LASK Linz vs Rheindorf Altach preview

Austria flag 2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Raiffeisen Arena
Admiral Bundesliga
LASK LinzASK
Rheindorf AltachALT
KICKOFF :
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

LASK Linz welcomes Rheindorf Altach to the Raiffeisen Arena for an Admiral Bundesliga regular season clash in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts currently sit second in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy eleventh place. Power metrics reveal a substantial edge for the home side at 72.68 against 55.56 for the away team. This fixture underscores differing levels of squad capability between the two sides. Form readings also point to a pronounced gap with LASK Linz registering 30.56 and Rheindorf Altach at 2.75. Both teams approach the encounter with distinct objectives shaped by their respective league positions. The home environment at the venue offers LASK Linz an opportunity to leverage familiar surroundings. Overall team strength indicators suggest the stronger side may dictate the tempo throughout the match.

TL;DR

  • Structural: LASK Linz occupies second place domestically while Rheindorf Altach sits eleventh.
  • Form: LASK Linz posts a form score of 30.56 against Rheindorf Altach's 2.75.
  • Squad: Power scores favor LASK Linz at 72.68 over Rheindorf Altach at 55.56.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transition details lack specific records ahead of the fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with xG unavailable.
  • xVariable: Power advantage totals 17.1 points for the home team.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
LASK Linz D. Kühbauer
D. Kühbauer
VS
Rheindorf Altach O. Zaric
O. Zaric
2.27
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.06
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ried Rank: 57 W
Austria Wien Rank: 67 W
Grazer AK Rank: 55 W
Austria Wien Rank: 66 W
Salzburg Rank: 72 W
SK Rapid Rank: 65 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hartberg Rank: 61 L
Sturm Graz Rank: 74 L
WSG Tirol Rank: 57 W
SK Rapid Rank: 65 L
Ried Rank: 55 W
Grazer AK Rank: 55 D
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.68
55.56
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
LASK Linz
Rheindorf Altach
Power Score
72.68
55.56
League Position
2
11
Global Rank
183
678

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
LASK Linz — Opponent-weighted form score
Rheindorf Altach — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) LASK Linz Rheindorf Altach

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

LASK Linz ASK Home
6 matches
Rheindorf Altach ALT Away
Match Record
3
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
3
Goals
6
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
6
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:29:34+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 5 · Regular Season
Stadium
Raiffeisen Arena
Capacity
19080
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alexander Harkam
Johannes Stögerer
Jakob Bogner
Daniel Pfister

Expected Lineup

Referee : Alexander Harkam

Starting XI ▼

1
Lukas Jungwirth
Lukas Jungwirth Goalkeeper
6.7
20
Kasper Jørgensen
Kasper Jørgensen Midfielder
7.13
2
George Bello
George Bello Midfielder
6.85
8
Moses Usor
Moses Usor Attacker
8.04
7
Samuel Adeniran
Samuel Adeniran Attacker
7.96
4
Xavier Mbuyamba
Xavier Mbuyamba Right Back
7.21
30
Sascha Horvath
Sascha Horvath Central Midfield
7.05
6
Melayro Bogarde
Melayro Bogarde Right Back
6.87
9
Krystof Danek
Krystof Danek Central Midfield
7.04
16
Andrés Andrade
Andrés Andrade Left Back
8.07
43
Alemão
Alemão Left Back
7.11
Referee : Alexander Harkam

Starting XI ▼

1
Dejan Stojanovic
Dejan Stojanovic Goalkeeper
6.86
37
Benjamin Böckle
Benjamin Böckle Midfielder
6.89
29
Niklas Niehoff
Niklas Niehoff Midfielder
7.15
18
Patrick Greil
Patrick Greil Attacker
7.33
10
Ousmane Diawara
Ousmane Diawara Centre Forward
6.72
19
Srdjan Hrstic
Srdjan Hrstic Attacker
6.49
27
Filip Milojevic
Filip Milojevic Right Back
6.91
8
Mike-Steven Bähre
Mike-Steven Bähre Central Midfield
6.92
17
Lukas Jäger
Lukas Jäger Left Back
6.64
23
Benedikt Zech
Benedikt Zech Centre Back
6.93
6
Vesel Demaku
Vesel Demaku Central Midfield
6.71

CONCLUSION

LASK Linz holds clear advantages in multiple areas heading into this domestic league meeting. Their elevated power rating and superior form score create a platform for assertive play at home. Rheindorf Altach faces a challenging assignment given their lower standing and modest form indicators. The Raiffeisen Arena setting may further support the hosts in establishing early control. League positions add context to the differing ambitions each side brings. Available metrics highlight structural differences that could influence match dynamics. Both teams will look to exploit opportunities within their capabilities during the regular season encounter.