Match Preview and Recent Form
Austria Vienna is set to host LASK in the second round of the Austrian Bundesliga on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Generali-Arena in Vienna. The kick-off is scheduled for 20:00. This match marks Austria Vienna‘s first home league game of the new season.
LASK enters the match as the reigning league and cup champions, having secured a 3-0 victory against Grazer AK in their opening round fixture. Samuel Adeniran scored twice, and Christoph Lang also found the net in that game. In contrast, Austria Vienna began their season with a 3-0 away defeat to Wolfsberger AC at Lavanttal-Arena.
The previous encounter between these two teams at Generali-Arena on May 17, 2026, saw LASK win 3-0. This result confirmed their championship title. LASK has also secured back-to-back victories over Austria Vienna, including a 4-1 home triumph at Raiffeisen Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head matches, LASK has recorded five wins, with three draws and two victories for Austria Vienna.
Austria Vienna‘s recent form includes a 5-0 win against Wiener Sport-Club in the cup and victories of 2-0 and 3-1 against FK Liepāja in European Conference League qualifying matches before their league defeat.
Team Lineups and Key Players
Austria Vienna‘s confirmed lineup for the match is expected to feature a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Samuel Radlinger in goal. The defense will include Johannes Handl, Aleksandar Dragovic, and Ibrahim Buhari. The midfield is set to comprise Reinhold Ranftl, Kang-Hee Lee, Florian Wustinger, and Tae-Seok Lee, while Julian Hettwer, Sanel Saljic, and Johannes Eggestein are expected to lead the attack.
LASK, managed by Dietmar Kühbauer, is anticipated to use a 3-1-4-2 formation. Key players for LASK include Samuel Adeniran, who scored twice in their last league match, and Christoph Lang, who contributed a goal in the same game. Sascha Horvath is noted as a central figure in midfield, and Kasper Jørgensen provided an assist in the opening league goal of the season. Goalkeeper Lukas Jungwirth maintained a clean sheet in their recent league victory.
The match officials for the game include Arnes Talic as the referee, with Jakob Semler as the Video Assistant Referee. The assistant referees are Alexander Borucki and Njegos Vucanovic, and Alexander Harkam will serve as the fourth official.
Statistical Overview and Match Dynamics
In their last league game, Austria Vienna had 53% possession and managed one shot on target in their 3-0 loss to Wolfsberger AC. LASK, in their 3-0 win against Grazer AK, had 59% possession and recorded nine shots on goal.
Looking at the last 10 home games, Austria Vienna has recorded four victories, three draws, and three defeats. Over the same period, LASK has not been defeated in their last four consecutive away matches, securing five wins, four draws, and one defeat in their last 10 away games.
The upcoming match is significant for both teams. LASK aims to solidify their position at the top of the table and extend their strong run against Austria Vienna. For Austria Vienna, the priority is to secure their first points of the season and demonstrate a strong performance in front of their home supporters following their initial defeat. The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Source: sportsgambler.com
