- LASK Linz are the in-form side (W3) with 3 straight wins.
- SV Ried have won one, drawn three and lost one of their last five matches.
A close Innviertel derby is expected
LASK Linz vs SV Ried preview suggests that LASK Linz have made a good start to the Bundesliga 2026/2027 season, sitting in 2nd on 3 points from 1 after last week's 3-0 home win against Grazer AK 1902. In contrast, SV Ried sit 6th on 1 point after their first league match of the new campaign.
These sides haven't faced each other in the Bundesliga 2026/2027 yet, but LASK won 2-1 away from home in the OFB Cup 2025/2026 back in April. However, the last 5 meetings between these two sides is much closer than that result suggests, with each side winning once and 3 draws. Ried have also avoided defeat in LASK's last 2 home games against them, which gives this Innviertel derby a sneaky close game feel.
LASK are the in-form team
LASK will be the more confident team on Friday as they come into this game on the back of 3 straight wins. Their most recent result was a 0-7 thrashing away to SC Kalsdorf in the OFB Cup, a week after making a statement with their 3-0 home win against the promoted Grazer AK 1902 in the Bundesliga. That win was accompanied by a clean sheet and a 3 goal haul, which have made them the in-form favourites to win this match.
Ried are no pushovers though, and their OFB Cup outing saw them go to FC Dornbirn and claim a 1-5 win. They then followed up that result with a 1-1 draw away to SC Austria Lustenau, showing they can grind and nick goals on the road. LASK Linz vs SV Ried betting tips point to the home side having the edge, but Ried's recent away form should not be ignored.
Expect a battle of styles at Raiffeisen Arena
The main difference between LASK and Ried so far this season has been their approach to the game. Dietmar Kuehbauer's men have been a typical vertical game, direct side with intensity, quick transitions and a set-piece threat. Ried have been a collective pressing unit who like to stay compact and make life difficult for their opponents whilst also being a high work-rate side.
LASK will look to punish Ried with their 3-4-3 formation, which can also shift into a four-man line, whereas Ried will look to overload the flanks with their 3 at the back and wing-backs whilst remaining compact.
LASK to win & both teams to score - no
LASK Linz vs SV Ried prediction is that LASK's confidence and form will be the deciding factor in this Innviertel matchup, and their increased scoring form in recent weeks will see them claim the 3 points. LASK winning with both sides not scoring is a lively alternative angle in this matchup.
LASK's Christoph Lang has been the in-form attacker so far, with 4 goals in 5 matches. LASK's top Bundesliga scorer is Samuel Adeniran with 2 goals in 1 game, so he will be the man to mark out in the box on Friday. Ried's top scorer in the Bundesliga is Jussef Nasrawe with 1 goal in 1 game, he will need service to cause an upset on Friday. Ried's Ante Bajic has 1 assist in 1 Bundesliga game, so look out for him in the middle of the park to unlock the visitors' play. Ried's Evan Eghosa Aisowieren is one to watch in transition, as he has 2 of their 6 goals in their last 5. LASK's Kasper Joergensen is a quick and creative player with 1 assist in 1 Bundesliga match, so look out for him to put LASK into dangerous positions. Another home win leans towards a controlled result.
