LASK will effectively counter WSG in the upcoming match.
The much-anticipated match between LASK Linz and WSG Tirol is set to take place on Good Friday at 7:30 PM, with the contest to be live on Sky. The game will mark the 26th round opener of the Bundesliga qualification group and will be held at LASK's home ground.
Historically, LASK has dominated recent encounters, winning the last five matches against WSG Tirol without suffering a defeat. In fact, in their last five head-to-head matches in recent years, LASK has 12-13 wins, while WSG Tirol has none. The goal difference also favours LASK significantly, with LASK scoring 10 goals compared to WSG Tirol's 3 in those matches.
Looking at a broader series since 2016, the two teams have faced each other 24-25 times, where LASK has won 12-13 games and WSG Tirol has won 7, with 5 draws. Total goals scored were around 50 for LASK and 35-36 for WSG Tirol over these games, indicating LASK's overall stronger performance.
In the more recent five matches before the last encounter, WSG Tirol won three times, drew once, and lost once, scoring and conceding about 1.6 goals per match on average. On the other hand, LASK won twice, drew twice, and lost once, with an average of 2 goals scored and just 0.4 conceded per match, showing strong defense.
WSG Tirol has recently ended a nine-game winless streak with their victory against Klagenfurt. The team is currently in a stressful relegation battle, with a two-point lead over bottom team Altach. The coach of WSG Tirol, Philipp Semlic, aims to create an upset in the upcoming game against LASK.
LASK, under the guidance of coach Markus Schopp, has built an eight-point lead over the second-placed Hartbergers. Schopp expressed a preference for a 5:4 score over a 1:0, suggesting a more offensive approach. However, he also stated that LASK needs to invest a lot for these wins and can't afford to do less against WSG Tirol.
Jamie Lawrence and David Gugganig, previously suspended, will be available for WSG Tirol, which could potentially strengthen their offensive line. Despite their challenging position, Semlic remains optimistic about the team's performance.
As the two teams prepare to face off, the stage is set for an exciting and potentially game-changing match in the relegation battle. Fans of both teams are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this highly anticipated encounter.
In the upcoming match between LASK and WSG Tirol, the potential for profit for football enthusiasts betting on European leagues may lie with LASK, given their historical dominance over WSG Tirol and their recent strong defensive performance. However, WSG Tirol's recent victory and the return of key players like Jamie Lawrence and David Gugganig could provide an upset for the relegation-battling team.
