BW Linz vs Red Bull Salzburg Prediction: Salzburg have a lot to prove in this game

Hofmann Personal Stadion will be the venue for the round 13 Austria Bundesliga League encounter between BW Linz and Red Bull Salzburg. Heading into this game, the better team is the better side. Can BW Linz respond here?

BW Linz lost to Austria Wien the previous weekend in a league game and will look to do better. In that game, BW Linz took the lead before the break through Simon Seidl's strike, but two second-half strikes for Austria Wien from Maurice Malone and Nik Prelec denied them maximum points. However, BW Linz lost their last four league matches and failed to win any of their last six, their best result being a 1-1 draw with Tirol. This season, the home side has 14 points from 12 matches, leaving them seated 8th spot. 

Red Bull Salzburg's last encounter was against Feyenoord, and they won 1-3. In that encounter, Karim Konate scored twice for his side and missed from the spot to secure a hartrick. However, Daouda Guindo's strike in the 86th minute was enough to secure a win for Red Bull Salzburg. In the meantime, Red Bull Salzburg have won two and drew two of their last matches. In the league this season, Red Bull Salzburg have 18 points from 10 matches, leaving them 4th in the standings. 

Red Bull Salzburg have not been dominant this season, and I expect more from them. However, their performances this season have been inconsistent, struggling heavily offensively and lagging in the level they have set for themselves. While BW Linz are at home, their performances have been way below par in recent weeks, and I do not see them as a challenge for Salzburg. Take the road team to win, especially drawing inspiration from their last encounter, an encounter that could end 0-2.