Salzburg vs LASK Linz Match Preview

In the previous round, Salzburg took another comfortable victory, prevailing 5-1 over Sturm Graz, proceeding one step closer to their 7th consecutive title. Currently, their distance from the 2nd placed Rapid Vienna is 7 points , something that os not likely to change in the remaining 7 rounds of the championship playoffs. . 

Attacker S. Koita, and midfielder M. Okugawa are the two most important missings for the hosts, neither of them played in last week's game against Sturm Graz. 

LASK Linz comes from a rather unexpected 1-0 home defeat to Rapid Vienna. This was another disappointing performance from LASK Linz, who are now 11 points away from the top spot having virtually no hopes for the title.

Left-back Potzmann and winger Goiginger are once again unavailable, but on the other hand, striker M. Raguz who was slightly injured in the previous match is available today

Based on what these two sides have shown after three rounfs played in the championship playoffs, Salzburg have definitely more chances to win here. LASK Linz finished 1st in the regular season, remaining undefeated to Salsburg (3-2 victory and 2-2 draw). However, the 6-point deduction for illegal trainings during the period of the coronavirus pandemic affected a lot their performances in this mini championship.

Salzburg to win is my call, possibly with a two or more goal margin (Asian Handicap -1.5).