Red Bull Salzburg vs LASK Linz Prediction: Crucial day for Salzburg

Red Bull Arena Salzburg will host this Austria Bundesliga game between Red Bull Salzburg and LASK Linz. How will this game end?

Red Bull Salzburg are coming off a 1-5 win over Hartberg. In that game, Red Bull Salzburg scored three goals in the first half while scoring two in the second half. However, prior games to that win saw Red Bull Salzburg play three games without winning. In those encounters, Red Bull Salzburg lost to Austria Klagenfurt and SK Rapid, while they drew Sturm Graz. This season, Red Bull Salzburg have 39 points from 31 games, leaving them 2nd in the standings.

LASK Linz are off a 2-2 draw with Sturm Graz; with that result, they are unbeaten in four straight games. In that run of games, LASK Linz defeated Hartberg, SK Rapid, and Austria Klagenfurt. In those matches, LASK Linz scored 11 goals while conceding three. This season, LASK Linz have a total of 34 points from 31 matches, positioning them 3rd in the standings. 

Salzburg are the favorites in this game, and they need this encounter more. However, LASK Linz are in better form and have been unbeaten in recent times. In recent games, Salzburg have conceded many goals, while they have scored also. While LASK Linz have been good offensive lately, I am backing this game to end in goals. Also, while Salzburg have the better squad and are also playing on the home turf, I expect the home team to win.