LASK vs. Sturm Graz Prediction: A close contest ahead

In what is one of the biggest matchups of the week, LASK will take on Sturm Graz in the round of sixteen matches of the Austrian Bundesliga. Full match details and expected betting outcomes are given below.

LASK Linz had a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie in their past encounters against Austria Klagenfurt, Floridsdorfer AC, Wolfsberger AC, Rapid Vienna, Austria Wien, and Austria Wien, respectively. Overall, LASK Linz scored eight goals and gave up nine. This season in the league, ASK Linz has averaged 1.93 goals per game. For their part, the home team's disciplinary record reads 24 cautions, 3 ejections, and an average of 11.80 fouls per game.

Sturm Graz has won two of its previous five matches against Feyenoord and Ried, lost one to Midtjylland, and tied two against Salzburg and Rheindorf Altach. The team managed just four goals while allowing six. Sturm Graz averaged 1.67 goals scored and 0.67 goals allowed per game from home. There were 205 fouls committed, 28 yellow cards issued, and 1 red card shown. The typical match rating for Sturm Graz is 6.93.

Thirty-six games between LASK Linz and Sturm Graz have been played over the past few seasons, with LASK Linz winning 13 and Sturm Graz winning 15. Eight games ended in a tie. After careful consideration, we have concluded that both teams will have scoring opportunities in this game.