LASK Linz travel to Sturm Graz looking to extend their perfect start to the season and solidify their early control of the title race.
Sturm Graz enter this fixture sitting 4th in the table on 8 points. Fabio Ingolitsch's side is looking to rediscover consistency after a mixed start to the campaign, most recently suffering a 1-3 defeat away to Rapid Vienna. However, they remain a threat at home, having secured a 1-0 win over SCR Altach in their last outing at the Merkur Arena.
LASK Linz arrive as the early pace-setters, sitting top of the table on 15 points with a perfect five-win record. Fresh from being crowned champions the previous season, they have maintained that momentum with a 3-1 victory over Wolfsberger AC last week. They are currently in full control of the title race with 27 games remaining.
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Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — Sturm Graz 7 games, Lask Linz 7 games.
Bundesliga (Austria) standings · both teams highlighted in context.