Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Lask Linz at 41%, yet other data sources diverge — this Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Lask Linz host Sturm Graz at Raiffeisen Arena in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 18. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 30 January 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Bundesliga games this season, Lask Linz have gone 6W 1D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.90 PPG return. Last five: D L W L W. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Lask Linz, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Raiffeisen Arena, Lask Linz have gone 7W 1D 2L this season (10 games, 2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Sturm Graz — All Games: 5W 3D 2L from 10 Bundesliga fixtures this season — 1.80 PPG. Last five: L W W D D. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.20. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Sturm Graz, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sturm Graz's away record: 4W 4D 2L from 10 road trips in Bundesliga this season (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Lask Linz at 1.90 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.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Lask Linz register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant matches, Sturm Graz in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
Sturm Graz have tended to come out on top in this fixture, winning 5 of the last 10 encounters against Lask Linz's 2 victories.
The 10 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.1 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 13 Sep 2026, ended 1–2 with Sturm Graz winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Sturm Graz have won 5 of 10 previous encounters, and at 3.1 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Profile
Lask Linz in-play tendencies (43 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 42%.
Sturm Graz in-play tendencies (43 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures 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 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Lask Linz 58% versus Sturm Graz 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Lask Linz 65% | Sturm Graz 42%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Lask Linz 1.63 xG and Sturm Graz 1.32 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 1.098 / defence 1.029 | Sturm Graz attack 0.933 / defence 0.856. League average goals — home 1.732 / away 1.378. Data: 33 Lask Linz games / 33 Sturm Graz games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Lask Linz 41% | Draw 31% | Sturm Graz 28%. Fair-value odds: Lask Linz 2.44 | Draw 3.23 | Sturm Graz 3.57. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 2.95. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.95 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.63 / 1.32) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Lask Linz at 41% — marginal model lean. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Lask Linz offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.95 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 57% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.1 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 62%. Form rates corroborate: Lask Linz 70% | Sturm Graz 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Raiffeisen Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 30 Jan 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Lask Linz 41% | Draw 31% | Sturm Graz 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 62% | xG Lask Linz 1.63 / Sturm Graz 1.32 • Poisson strength factors: Lask Linz attack 1.098 / def 1.029 | Sturm Graz attack 0.933 / def 0.856 | league avg home 1.732 / away 1.378 • Poisson stance: Lask Linz (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.63
Lask Linz xG
Expected Goals
1.32
Sturm Graz xG
62%
BTTS
83%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz kick off?
Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 30 January 2027 at Raiffeisen Arena.
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 Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Bundesliga (Austria).
Who is favourite to win Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Our statistical model gives Lask Linz a 41% chance of winning, Sturm Graz a 28% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Lask Linz the favourite.
Will both teams score in Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Our model estimates a 62% probability that both Lask Linz and Sturm Graz will score (BTTS).
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%.
What is the head-to-head record between Lask Linz and Sturm Graz?
Record (10 meetings): Lask Linz 2W | Draws 3 | Sturm Graz 5W.
What form are Lask Linz and Sturm Graz in?
Lask Linz (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-L-W-L-W. Sturm Graz (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-W-W-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Lask Linz's attack at 1.10x the league average against Sturm Graz's defence at 0.86x — combine the two and it projects 1.63 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Sturm Graz's attack versus Lask Linz's defence, projects 1.32 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 33/33 games of current-season data — a full enough 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 (9.2%), 1-2 (7.4%). 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
41%
2.42
31%
3.23
28%
3.60
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.3%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
1 – 0
8.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.63
Lask Linz xG
Total xG
2.95
1.32
Sturm Graz xG
2.42
41%
Home win
3.23
31%
Draw
3.60
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.60
38%
BTTS No
2.66
Clean Sheet
27%
3.75
20%
5.09
Win to Nil
11%
9.10
5%
18.34
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.5 | 11.3 | 7.4 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 9.2 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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 1.63 expected goals for Lask Linz and 1.32 for Sturm Graz, a combined total of 2.95.
How confident is the prediction model for Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 43 outings, Lask Linz have picked up 1.86 PPG on a 24W 8D 11L record — D-L-W-L-W across the most recent five. The sample for Lask Linz is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sturm Graz's form line: 21W 12D 10L from 43 games, 1.74 PPG, last five L-W-W-D-D. The sample for Sturm Graz is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Lask Linz on 1.86 PPG, Sturm Graz on 1.74. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Lask Linz have posted 2.05 PPG from 22 outings (14W 3D 5L).
On the road, Sturm Graz have gone 12W 5D 5L from 22 away games — 1.86 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Lask Linz are averaging 1.91 goals scored and 1.28 conceded per game recently; Sturm Graz are on 1.63 scored and 1.12 conceded.
Last 43 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Lask Linz
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Sturm Graz
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Lask Linz and Sturm Graz in coming into this match?
Lask Linz have gone 24W 8D 11L in their last 43 games (1.86 PPG), while Sturm Graz have gone 21W 12D 10L in their last 43 (1.74 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Lask Linz at home or Sturm Graz away?
Lask Linz's home record (2.05 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Lask Linz at home: 2.05 PPG; Sturm Graz away: 1.86 PPG.
Have Lask Linz or Sturm Graz been keeping clean sheets recently?
Lask Linz have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, Sturm Graz in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. The two were last together as recently as 13 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
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
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Lask Linz and Sturm Graz?
From 10 meetings on record, 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?
They last met on 13 September 2026, when 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 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Lask Linz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Sturm Graz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 46% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Lask Linz 54%, Sturm Graz 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 64% (Lask Linz) and 46% (Sturm Graz).
On the defensive side: Lask Linz keep a clean sheet in 36% of their matches; Sturm Graz in 36%.
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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Lask Linz play Sturm Graz?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 54% of Lask Linz's recent matches and 54% of Sturm Graz's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Lask Linz vs Sturm Graz usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 64% of Lask Linz's recent games and 46% of Sturm Graz's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Lask Linz and Sturm Graz tend to score early?
Lask Linz have had a goal before half-time in 82% of their recent matches, Sturm Graz in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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