Austria Vienna vs Lask Linz preview and prediction
The match
Lask Linz travel to Generali Arena in the Bundesliga on Sunday 17 May (13:30 WAT) to face Austria Vienna. Austria Vienna are 11th with 8 points from 12 games (in the bottom three), while Lask Linz sit 3rd on 25 points (in the top four). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Austria Vienna's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat TSV Hartberg 1–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Lask Linz's last 5: WDWDD Most recently they beat Rapid Vienna 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Lask Linz arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 April 2026, finished Lask Linz 4–1 Austria Vienna. Across their last 2 meetings Austria Vienna have won 0, Lask Linz 1, with 1 draw and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.3 for Austria Vienna and 1.6 for Lask Linz. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Austria Vienna 34%, draw 21%, Lask Linz 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.65.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Austria Vienna 1–1 Lask Linz. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Austria Vienna34%fair 2.97 · @2.95
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.45
Lask Linz45%fair 2.20 · @2.25
2.88Expected goals
1.31Austria Vienna xG
1.57Lask Linz xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–29%
0–19%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Austria Vienna 1.3 – 1.6 Lask Linz expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Austria Vienna vs Lask Linz?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Austria Vienna vs Lask Linz?
On our numbers Austria Vienna have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Lask Linz 45%.
How many goals will there be in Austria Vienna vs Lask Linz?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Austria Vienna vs Lask Linz?
Our predicted score is Austria Vienna 1–1 Lask Linz, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Austria Vienna vs Lask Linz?
Austria Vienna vs Lask Linz (Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Generali Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
