AUSTRIA BUNDESLIGA
18.04.2026 15:00
Lavanttal-Arena
Referee: P. Ciochirca
Wolfsberger AC
Match Timeline
FC BW Linz
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
-5'
Donis Avdijaj
Wolfsberger AC
🟨
22'
Marco Sulzner
Wolfsberger AC
🔄
46'
M. Sulzner ↔ E. Agyeman
Wolfsberger AC
🔄
46'
F. Wohlmuth ↔ C. Diabate
Wolfsberger AC
🟨
52'
Alem Pašić
FC BW Linz
🔄
61'
D. Djuric ↔ B. Matic
Wolfsberger AC
🔄
61'
D. Avdijaj ↔ D. Atanga
Wolfsberger AC
🟨
63'
Nico Maier
FC BW Linz
🔄
74'
A. Pasic ↔ D. Riegler
FC BW Linz
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77'
E. Kojzek ↔ M. Pink
Wolfsberger AC
🔄
81'
N. Maier ↔ M. Fofana
FC BW Linz
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90+1'
Ronivaldo ↔ C. Cvetko
FC BW Linz
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90+1'
S. Pirkl ↔ D. Bumberger
FC BW Linz

Wolfsberger AC vs FC BW Linz Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 70.4%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 72.9%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 77.2%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
70.4%
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BTTS BTTS Yes
72.9%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
77.2%
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Probability Distribution
Wolfsberger AC Win 70.4%
Draw 10.8%
FC BW Linz Win 18.8%
Expected Goals (xG)
Wolfsberger AC1.46
FC BW Linz1.31
Recent Form (Last 5)
Wolfsberger AC Wolfsberger AC
WWDLW
47 GF / 45 GA
FC BW Linz FC BW Linz
WLDWL
39 GF / 47 GA
Key Stats
1.38
Average Goals Scored
1.3
1.32
Average Goals Conceded
1.57
20
BTTS Yes
14
20
Over 2.5
16
3.63
Shots on Goal
3.5

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Wolfsberger AC Wolfsberger AC 34 matches
FC BW Linz FC BW Linz 30 matches
Wolfsberger AC Statistic FC BW Linz
11 Wins 8
8 Draws 4
15 Losses 18
47 Goals For 39
45 Goals Against 47
1.38 Avg Goals Scored 1.3
1.32 Avg Goals Conceded 1.57
20 BTTS Yes 14
26 Over 1.5 23
20 Over 2.5 16
12 Over 3.5 9
7 Clean Sheets 6
10 Failed To Score 10
3.63 Shots On Goal 3.5
11.13 Total Shots 12.42
4.07 Corners 4.04
48.2% Ball Possession 49.4%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward FC BW Linz. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Wolfsberger AC expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and FC BW Linz in 3-4-2-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward FC BW Linz having the stronger overall control. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. Wolfsberger AC have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Wolfsberger AC Analysis

With 15 points from 26 games and a place of 5, Wolfsberger AC still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 7 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses, together with goals at 33:38, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through D. Zukic (6 goals), M. Pink (6 goals), A. Schopf (4 goals), with creative support from D. Zukic (10 assists), A. Schopf (5 assists), B. Matic (5 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

FC BW Linz Analysis

So far, FC BW Linz have built a campaign that leaves them 6 in the table on 13 points from 26 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 6 wins, 3 draws, and 17 losses, while the 30:43 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Ronivaldo (8 goals), S. Weissman (8 goals), S. Seidl (6 goals), with creative support from S. Seidl (4 assists), S. Pirkl (4 assists), D. Bumberger (3 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, a split that suggests a weak split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 13 head-to-head meetings, Wolfsberger AC won 6 times, FC BW Linz won 5 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 15:14 from Wolfsberger AC's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 5 matches, with an average of 2.23 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (89.2%)
Predicted formations: Wolfsberger AC 4-2-3-1 / FC BW Linz 3-4-2-1
H2H summary: Wolfsberger AC wins 6, draws 2, FC BW Linz wins 5

Standings

Bundesliga: Regular season
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 22 12 2 8 33:26 7 38
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2 22 10 7 5 42:26 16 37
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3 22 11 4 7 32:30 2 37
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4 22 11 3 8 34:30 4 36
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5 22 9 6 7 26:25 1 33
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6 22 8 9 5 29:24 5 33
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7 22 8 7 7 31:30 1 31
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8 22 7 8 7 22:23 -1 29
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9 22 8 4 10 26:30 -4 28
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10 22 7 5 10 31:32 -1 26
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11 22 4 8 10 22:36 -14 20
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12 22 4 3 15 20:36 -16 15
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Promotion - Bundesliga (Championship Group)
Bundesliga (Relegation Group)