SV Kapfenberg vs FC BW Linz preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Liga sees SV Kapfenberg take on FC BW Linz on Friday 28 August, kicking off at 17:30 (WAT) at Franz-Fekete-Stadion. SV Kapfenberg are 14th with 8 points from 12 games (in the bottom three), while FC BW Linz sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). A gap of 23 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
SV Kapfenberg's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Austria Salzburg 2–3 away. They average 1.5 scored and 3.0 conceded.
FC BW Linz's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Voitsberg 5–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
FC BW Linz arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 0.8 for SV Kapfenberg and 2.5 for FC BW Linz. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 64% and both teams to score at 55%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was FC BW Linz to win – a 72% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: SV Kapfenberg 0–2 FC BW Linz. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
SV Kapfenberg9%fair 11.11 · @8.60
Draw19%fair 5.26 · @4.80
FC BW Linz72%fair 1.39 · @1.30
3.36Expected goals
0.85SV Kapfenberg xG
2.51FC BW Linz xG
55%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–211%
1–29%
0–39%
0–19%
1–38%
1–17%
From our goals model: SV Kapfenberg 0.8 – 2.5 FC BW Linz expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC BW Linz to win✗
72%
1.39
1.30
Double chance
FC BW Linz or draw✗
91%
1.10
1.03
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.80
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.15
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.57
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.75
1.62
Half-time result
FC BW Linz ahead at half-time✗
54%
1.84
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC BW Linz / FT FC BW Linz✗
50%
2.00
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–2✗
11%
9.14
–
Form
SV Kapfenberg – last 6
LLLLWL
21 Aug
@ Austria Salzburg
2–3
L
15 Aug
vs Wacker Innsbruck
0–1
L
8 Aug
@ Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz
2–3
L
31 Jul
vs FC Liefering
0–4
L
25 Jul
@ Treibach
4–1
W
17 Jul
@ Wolfsberger AC
1–6
L
1.5Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
FC BW Linz – last 6
WWWWDD
23 Aug
vs Voitsberg
5–1
W
14 Aug
@ SKN ST. Polten
1–0
W
7 Aug
vs Wacker Innsbruck
3–0
W
31 Jul
@ Austria Vienna (Am)
3–0
W
24 Jul
@ Gurten
1–1
D
18 Jul
vs Eintracht Braunschweig
1–1
D
2.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between SV Kapfenberg and FC BW Linz.
What is the prediction for SV Kapfenberg vs FC BW Linz?
Our pick is FC BW Linz to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win SV Kapfenberg vs FC BW Linz?
On our numbers SV Kapfenberg have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 19% and FC BW Linz 72%.
How many goals will there be in SV Kapfenberg vs FC BW Linz?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SV Kapfenberg vs FC BW Linz?
Our predicted score is SV Kapfenberg 0–2 FC BW Linz, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is SV Kapfenberg vs FC BW Linz?
SV Kapfenberg vs FC BW Linz (2. Liga) kicks off on Friday 28 August 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Franz-Fekete-Stadion.
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.
