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BW Linz vs Salzburg Prediction

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BW Linz

€12.23m

6 Dec11:00
0 : 2

Salzburg

€130.00m

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BW Linz vs Salzburg Prediction Bundesliga

BW Linz vs Salzburg Prediction: Can the Underdogs Upset the Leaders?

If you’re looking for a fresh take on the BW Linz vs Salzburg prediction, you’re in the right place. This Bundesliga match, set for December 6, 2025, at 16:00 GMT, brings together two teams at opposite ends of the table. While Salzburg are sitting pretty at the top, BW Linz are fighting to escape the bottom. But as any football fan knows, the ball is round and anything can happen—especially in Austria!

Head to Head: More Even Than You’d Expect

When you hear Salzburg, you might think of a team that steamrolls everyone in its path. But the head to head stats tell a more interesting story. In their last 11 meetings, Salzburg have won 5, BW Linz 4, and 2 have ended in a draw. That’s not exactly one-way traffic! Even more interesting, the last seven games have seen Salzburg win 3, Linz 2, and 2 draws. The most recent encounter in August 2025 ended in a surprise 2-2 draw, with Linz holding their own away from home. Salzburg did manage 2-1 wins in both May and April, but Linz have shown they can make life difficult.

Form Guide: Top vs Bottom, But With a Twist

Let’s break down the current form:

  • BW Linz: Struggling, to put it kindly. They’re 12th in the league, winless in their last six, with just one draw and five defeats. Their attack is misfiring, averaging only 0.83 goals per game, and their defense leaks an average of 2 per match. Home advantage hasn’t helped much either—they haven’t won at the Hofmann Personal Stadion in their last three attempts.
  • Salzburg: On paper, the clear favorites. They’re top of the Bundesliga, with two wins and two draws in their last six. They score 1.83 per match and have a solid 55.83% average possession. However, they haven’t won in their last four games in all competitions, so maybe the wheels are wobbling just a little.

Salzburg’s away form is strong, winning half of their last 20 road games, but recent stumbles mean Linz might fancy their chances of sneaking a point.

Squad News and Tactics: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Injuries are piling up for both sides, but Salzburg’s squad depth is their secret weapon. Linz are missing Anderson (cruciate ligament), Goiginger (muscle), and Wetschka (foot). Salzburg have a laundry list of absentees, including Zawieschitzky, Mellberg, Gourna-Douath, Kjærgaard, Kitano, Kawamura, Omoregie, Vertessen, Onisiwo, and Chase. But with a squad valued at €130m (compared to Linz’s €12.23m), they can rotate without losing much quality.

Tactically, Salzburg love to keep the ball, expecting 56% possession here, while Linz will look to hit on the break. Expect Salzburg to push forward, with Linz hoping to soak up pressure and maybe nick a goal on the counter.

BW Linz vs Salzburg Prediction and Betting Tips

Let’s talk numbers, because that’s what we’re all here for! Our BW Linz vs Salzburg prediction is based on a blend of stats, recent form, and a little bit of gut feeling (the good kind).

  1. Best Bet: X2 (Salzburg win or draw) – Odds: 1.27, Trust Score: 8.5/10. Given Linz’s struggles and Salzburg’s overall quality, it’s hard to see the home side taking all three points. Even if Salzburg are wobbling, they rarely lose to teams at the bottom.
  2. 1x2 Market Prediction: Away Win – Odds: 1.89, Trust Score: 8.1. Salzburg’s firepower and depth should see them through, even if it’s not a walk in the park. Linz might make it tricky, but the away win looks solid.
  3. Over 1.5 Goals – Odds: 1.29, Confidence: 5.5. Recent head to heads average 3.55 goals per game, so expecting at least two goals seems safe. Both teams have leaky defenses, so don’t be shocked if the net bulges a few times.

Our AI sees this finishing 0:2 to Salzburg, with a half-time score of 0:1. Expect Salzburg to control the game (projected 56% possession), take more shots (13 to Linz’s 11), and test the keeper more often (5 shots on target vs 2). Corners and cards should be about even, but Salzburg’s superior finishing should make the difference.

Final Thoughts: Value, History, and a Little Hope for Linz

Salzburg’s squad is worth more than ten times that of Linz, and they’re top of the league for a reason. But football is never that simple. Linz have managed to draw and even win at home against Salzburg in recent seasons, so there’s a glimmer of hope for the underdogs. Still, with Linz conceding the most penalties this season and struggling for form, the smart money is on Salzburg to get back to winning ways.

So, to sum up the BW Linz vs Salzburg prediction: Salzburg to win, over 1.5 goals, and maybe a cheeky bet on X2 if you’re feeling cautious. As always, expect the unexpected—but don’t bet your lunch money on a Linz upset!

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The best betting football prediction for BW Linz vs Salzburg

X2 -370

Salzburg to win or draw with odds of -370
8/10

1x2 Tip

2 -112

Salzburg is expected to win with odds of -114
8/10

Total Goals

Over 1.5 -345

At least 2 goals will be scored in the match
5/10

Both Teams To Score

No 102

At least one team is not expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -208

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
3/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

0:2

Stats Predictions

0.85
xG
2
44%
Ball Possession
56%
11
Total Shots
13
2
Shots on Goal
5
5
Shots Off Goal
4
3
Corners
3
2
Yellow Cards
1

Average / Match

0.91
Expected Goals
1.81
3.2
Total Goals
3.7
1.5
Goals Scored
2.1
1.7
Goals Against
1.6
52%
Possession
53%
12.1
Total Shots
12.3
3.6
Shots on Goal
5
5.9
Shots off Goal
4.3
13.1
Fouls
10
3.7
Corners
3.4
1.3
Offsides
1.8
2.44
Yellow Cards
2
420
Total Passes
452

Overview Last 10 Matches

3
Wins
4
7
Over 1.5 Goals
10
6
Over 2.5 Goals
7
5
Over 3.5 Goals
6
5
Both Teams Scored
8
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
1

Head to Head

BW Linz
3 - 2 - 3
Salzburg
Salzburg Salzburg 30-Aug-25
2:2
BW Linz BW Linz
BW Linz BW Linz 18-May-25
1:2
Salzburg Salzburg
Salzburg Salzburg 06-Apr-25
2:1
BW Linz BW Linz
BW Linz BW Linz 10-Nov-24
2:0
Salzburg Salzburg
Salzburg Salzburg 10-Aug-24
5:1
BW Linz BW Linz
BW Linz BW Linz 17-Feb-24
1:1
Salzburg Salzburg
Salzburg Salzburg 23-Sep-23
0:1
BW Linz BW Linz
Salzburg Salzburg 23-Mar-23
1:2
BW Linz BW Linz

Profile time Recent Matches of BW Linz

10 JanD Hertha Wels Hertha Wels.
2:2
BW Linz. BW Linz
14 DecD BW Linz BW Linz.
1:1
SK Rapid. SK Rapid
06 DecL BW Linz BW Linz.
0:2
Salzburg. Salzburg
29 NovL Grazer AK Grazer AK.
3:1
BW Linz. BW Linz
22 NovL BW Linz BW Linz.
2:3
Austria V. Austria V
08 NovL Ried Ried.
2:1
BW Linz. BW Linz
01 NovL BW Linz BW Linz.
0:1
LASK. LASK
28 OctD BW Linz BW Linz.
2:2
Hartberg. Hartberg
25 OctL WSG Wattens WSG Wattens.
2:0
BW Linz. BW Linz
19 OctL BW Linz BW Linz.
3:4
Sturm Graz. Sturm Graz

Profile time Recent Matches of Salzburg

15 JanWSalzburg Salzburg.
2:0
Crvena zvezd.Crvena zvezda
10 JanDRakow Rakow.
1:1
Salzburg.Salzburg
06 JanLSalzburg Salzburg.
0:5
Bayern Munic.Bayern Munich
14 DecWSalzburg Salzburg.
2:1
Wolfsberg.Wolfsberg
11 DecLFreiburg Freiburg.
1:0
Salzburg.Salzburg
06 DecWBW Linz BW Linz.
0:2
Salzburg.Salzburg
30 NovDAltach Altach.
1:1
Salzburg.Salzburg
27 NovLBologna Bologna.
4:1
Salzburg.Salzburg
23 NovLSalzburg Salzburg.
2:3
Tirol.Tirol
09 NovDSturm Graz Sturm Graz.
1:1
Red B.Red B

Austria - Bundesliga Austria - Bundesliga

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Red Bull Salzburg Red Bull Salzb16
34-20
29
2 Sturm Graz Sturm Graz16
26-20
28
3 Lask Linz Lask Linz16
22-20
26
4 Rapid Vienna Rapid Vienna16
20-20
24
5 Wolfsberger AC Wolfsberger AC16
24-19
24
6 TSV Hartberg TSV Hartberg16
24-21
23
7 Austria Vienna Austria Vienna16
22-25
23
8 Ried Ried16
20-23
23
9 SCR Altach SCR Altach16
18-16
21
10 WSG Wattens WSG Wattens16
23-24
21
11 Grazer AK Grazer AK16
16-27
15
12 FC BW Linz FC BW Linz16
14-28
10
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