Lask Linz 1-1 Sturm Graz – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Lask Linz at 39% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Lask Linz face Sturm Graz.
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Match Analysis
Lask Linz host Sturm Graz at Raiffeisen Arena in Bundesliga (Championship Group - 27). Kick-off is Sunday 19 April 2026 at 17:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Lask Linz have gone 5W 3D 2L — a 1.80 PPG return. Last five: W D L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
At home, Lask Linz have gone 7W 2D 1L in their last 10 home games (2.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home.
Sturm Graz — last 10 games: 5W 3D 2L — 1.80 PPG. Last five: W W D W D. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 0.90. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
Sturm Graz's away record over their last 10 away games: 6W 1D 3L (1.90 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Lask Linz at 1.80 PPG versus Sturm Graz's 1.80. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 7 H2H matches, Lask Linz have won 2, Sturm Graz 4, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture — the 7 H2H matches in our data averaged 3.4 per game, which gives Over 2.5 a solid head-to-head foundation. The most recent of those, on 23 Nov 2025, ended Lask Linz 3–1 Sturm Graz — a Lask Linz win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.4 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Lask Linz in-play tendencies (last 58 games, 29 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 72% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 28%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games).
Sturm Graz in-play tendencies (last 58 games, 29 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 79% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 93% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; of the 12 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 33%; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Lask Linz 55% versus Sturm Graz 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Lask Linz 59% | Sturm Graz 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Lask Linz 1.54 xG and Sturm Graz 1.45 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Lask Linz attack 1.129 / defence 1.140 | Sturm Graz attack 1.112 / defence 1.011. League average goals — home 1.346 / away 1.147. Data: built from Lask Linz's last 44 games and Sturm Graz's last 44.
Result probabilities: Lask Linz 39% | Draw 26% | Sturm Graz 35%. Fair-value odds: Lask Linz 2.57 | Draw 3.90 | Sturm Graz 2.83. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS Yes probability 61% | Total xG 2.99. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.99 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% — both xG figures (1.54 / 1.45) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Lask Linz at 39% — marginal model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Lask Linz offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.99 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 57% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Lask Linz's last 10 home games and Sturm Graz's last 10 away games) averaging 3.1 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 3.4 goals per game across 7 H2H matches.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 61%. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Lask Linz 40% (last 10 home games) | Sturm Graz 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz | Competition: Bundesliga, Championship Group - 27 | Venue: Raiffeisen Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 19 April 2026 at 17:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Lask Linz 39% | Draw 26% | Sturm Graz 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% (Under 43%) | BTTS Yes 61% (No 39%) | xG Lask Linz 1.54 / Sturm Graz 1.45 • Poisson strength factors: Lask Linz attack 1.129 / def 1.140 | Sturm Graz attack 1.112 / def 1.011 | league avg home 1.346 / away 1.147 • Poisson stance: Lask Linz (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.54
Lask Linz xG
Expected Goals
1.45
Sturm Graz xG
61%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
35%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz FAQs
What time does Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz kick off?
Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz kicked off at 17:00 UK time on Sunday 19 April 2026 at Raiffeisen Arena.
What was the final score in Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Lask Linz 1 - 1 Sturm Graz.
Where is Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz being played?
The match is being played at Raiffeisen Arena.
What competition is Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz part of?
Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz is a Bundesliga fixture (Championship Group - 27) (Austria).
Who is favourite to win Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Our statistical model gives Lask Linz a 39% chance of winning, Sturm Graz a 35% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Lask Linz the favourite.
Will both teams score in Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Lask Linz and Sturm Graz will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Lask Linz's attack at 1.13x the league average against Sturm Graz's defence at 1.01x — combine the two and it projects 1.54 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Sturm Graz's attack versus Lask Linz's defence, projects 1.45 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Lask Linz's last 44 games and Sturm Graz's last 44 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.6%), 1-2 (8.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Lask Linz Win
39%
2.57
26%
3.90
35%
2.83
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.6%
Home win
1 – 2
8.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.54
Lask Linz xG
Total xG
2.99
1.45
Sturm Graz xG
2.57
39%
Home win
3.90
26%
Draw
2.83
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.64
39%
BTTS No
2.55
Clean Sheet
23%
4.28
22%
4.65
Win to Nil
9%
10.99
8%
13.14
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 7.7 | 11.2 | 8.2 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.9 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.7%.
How many goals are Lask Linz and Sturm Graz expected to score?
The model projects 1.54 expected goals for Lask Linz and 1.45 for Sturm Graz, a combined total of 2.99.
How confident is the prediction model for Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 58 outings, Lask Linz have picked up 1.74 PPG on a 30W 11D 17L record — W-D-L-W-W across the most recent five.
Sturm Graz's form line: 33W 10D 15L from 58 games, 1.88 PPG, last five W-W-D-W-D.
Form-wise this is close to level: Lask Linz on 1.74 PPG, Sturm Graz on 1.88. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Lask Linz have posted 1.97 PPG from their last 29 home games (17W 6D 6L).
On the road, Sturm Graz have gone 17W 4D 8L from their last 29 away games — 1.90 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Lask Linz are averaging 1.62 goals scored and 1.26 conceded per game recently; Sturm Graz are on 1.84 scored and 1.17 conceded.
Last 58 Results
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Sturm Graz
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Lask Linz (Home) vs Sturm Graz (Away)
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❓ Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz Form FAQs
What form are Lask Linz and Sturm Graz in coming into this match?
Lask Linz have gone 30W 11D 17L in their last 58 games (1.74 PPG), while Sturm Graz have gone 33W 10D 15L in their last 58 (1.88 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Lask Linz at home or Sturm Graz away?
Lask Linz's home record (1.97 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Lask Linz at home: 1.97 PPG; Sturm Graz away: 1.90 PPG.
Have Lask Linz or Sturm Graz been keeping clean sheets recently?
Lask Linz have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Sturm Graz in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 10 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 2 years from November 2023. All of them came in Bundesliga. The most recent was as recently as 13 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
Lask Linz's record when hosting Sturm Graz specifically: 1W 2D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Lask Linz
3
Draws
5
Sturm Graz
Recent Meetings
❓ Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Lask Linz and Sturm Graz?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Lask Linz have won 2, Sturm Graz have won 5, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Lask Linz and Sturm Graz last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 13 September 2026: Sturm Graz 2-1 Lask Linz.
Who has won more matches between Lask Linz and Sturm Graz?
Sturm Graz have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Lask Linz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Sturm Graz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 31% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 43% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Lask Linz 48%, Sturm Graz 59% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Lask Linz) and 62% (Sturm Graz). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 28% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Lask Linz keep a clean sheet in 48% of their matches; Sturm Graz in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Lask Linz home games / Sturm Graz away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Lask Linz and Sturm Graz matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 48% of Lask Linz's recent matches and 59% of Sturm Graz's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Lask Linz and Sturm Graz matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 55% of Lask Linz's matches and 62% of Sturm Graz's.
Do Lask Linz and Sturm Graz matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 72% of Lask Linz's recent matches and 79% of Sturm Graz's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Lask Linz and Sturm Graz share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Lask Linz and Sturm Graz finished level at 1-1 at Raiffeisen Arena, Championship Group - 27, in the Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Lask Linz 1.54 xG and Sturm Graz 1.45 xG, a combined 2.99. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Lask Linz attack 1.13 / defence 1.14 against Sturm Graz attack 1.11 / defence 1.01, drawn from 44/44 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Lask Linz 39% | Draw 26% | Sturm Graz 35%, with Lask Linz to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 57%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 81% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Lask Linz 59%, Sturm Graz 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Lask Linz's trading profile (58 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Sturm Graz's trading profile (58 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Lask Linz 1.74 PPG, Sturm Graz 1.88 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.