FC BW Linz vs Admira Wacker preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Liga sees FC BW Linz take on Admira Wacker on Friday 18 September, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT) at Hofmann Personal Stadion. FC BW Linz are 1st with 31 points from 12 games (top of the table), while Admira Wacker sit 6th on 19 points (in the top half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
FC BW Linz's last 5: WLLWW Most recently they beat WSPG Wels 4–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.7 goals a game.
Admira Wacker's last 5: WWLWL Most recently they beat SV Kapfenberg 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded.
FC BW Linz arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.0 for FC BW Linz and 0.7 for Admira Wacker. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 59%.
Our pre-match pick was FC BW Linz to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.46, so there is value in it. Predicted score: FC BW Linz 2–0 Admira Wacker. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC BW Linz68%fair 1.46 · @1.50
Draw18%fair 5.56 · @3.90
Admira Wacker14%fair 7.36 · @5.00
2.75Expected goals
2.02FC BW Linz xG
0.73Admira Wacker xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–013%
1–013%
2–110%
1–19%
3–09%
3–16%
From our goals model: FC BW Linz 2.0 – 0.7 Admira Wacker 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✓
68%
1.46
1.50
Double chance
FC BW Linz or draw✓
86%
1.16
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
–
Half-time result
FC BW Linz ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC BW Linz / FT FC BW Linz✓
44%
2.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
13%
7.69
–
Form
FC BW Linz – last 6
WLLWWW
12 Sep
vs WSPG Wels
4–1
W
5 Sep
vs Wacker Innsbruck
2–3
L
28 Aug
@ SV Kapfenberg
1–2
L
23 Aug
vs Voitsberg
5–1
W
14 Aug
@ SKN ST. Polten
1–0
W
7 Aug
vs Wacker Innsbruck
3–0
W
2.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Admira Wacker – last 6
WWLWLL
11 Sep
vs SV Kapfenberg
1–0
W
28 Aug
@ WSPG Wels
3–1
W
21 Aug
vs First Vienna
0–1
L
15 Aug
@ Sturm Graz II
2–0
W
9 Aug
@ SKU Amstetten
1–2
L
31 Jul
vs Rapid Wien II
0–1
L
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC BW Linz and Admira Wacker.
What is the prediction for FC BW Linz vs Admira Wacker?
Our pick is FC BW Linz to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win FC BW Linz vs Admira Wacker?
On our numbers FC BW Linz have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Admira Wacker 14%.
How many goals will there be in FC BW Linz vs Admira Wacker?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC BW Linz vs Admira Wacker?
Our predicted score is FC BW Linz 2–0 Admira Wacker, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is FC BW Linz vs Admira Wacker?
FC BW Linz vs Admira Wacker (2. Liga) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Hofmann Personal 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.
