LASK Linz vs Sturm Graz Prediction: A competitive encounter is expected

Raiffeisen Arena will host week 11 Austria Bundesliga League game between LASK Linz and Sturm Graz. In their last match, coming into the European competition, the two teams ended on the losing end. Which side resumes their league game with a win?

LASK Linz's last encounter was in the Europa Conference League, where they suffered a defeat. In that game, LASK Linz conceded in each half, with Alejandro Blanco and Pedro Lucas Schwaizer both scoring for their side. In the meantime, LASK Linz had gone unbeaten in six competitive encounters prior to that defeat, securing a win in four games and drawing two. This season, LASK Linz have accumulated 13 points from 10 matches, leaving them seated in the 8th spot.

Sturm Graz suffered a defeat at the hands of Sporting CP the previous time out in a Champions League game. In a match that ended 0-2, Sturm Graz conceded in each half, with Nuno Santos' strike putting their opponent in the lead before a 53rd-minute Viktor Gyokeres’ strike sealed maximum points for their side. In the meantime, prior league games before that defeat saw Sturm Graz pull off a 5-2 win, having also defeated Red Bull Salzburg 5-0. This season, Sturm Graz have accumulated the most points, 22, one point ahead of their closest opponent, SK Rapid. 

The two teams have a lot to give in this fixture, but Sturm Graz have been proven this season. While LASK Linz are at home, they will look to show competitiveness and desire to win. The road team has been very strong offensively this season, and I expect them to convert many of their chances. Bet on both teams scoring in this game while the road team wins.