Wolfsberger AC
€30.75m
Austria Vienna
€18.12m
Preview
The Bundesliga serves up an intriguing mid-table battle this Sunday as Wolfsberger AC welcomes Austria Vienna to the Lavanttal Arena. Our Wolfsberger AC vs Austria Vienna prediction for this December 7th fixture hinges on a fascinating clash of current form against historical resilience, with both sides carrying significant baggage into the match.
On paper, Austria Vienna arrives as the slight favourite. Sitting 5th with 23 points, their season has been marked by impressive away form, winning over half of their matches on the road. In contrast, Wolfsberger's campaign has stuttered; 7th place with 21 points tells only part of the story. A run of four losses in their last six league games, coupled with a three-match winless streak at home, paints a picture of a team struggling for consistency.
However, football is rarely that simple. A glance at the medical reports for both clubs reveals a crisis that could heavily influence tactics. The injury lists are staggering, reading more like squad rosters.
This context makes their recent exploits even more remarkable. Wolfsberger's gritty 0-0 draw away to Greek giants PAOK in August showed their capacity to dig in. Austria Vienna's legendary 3.25 draw away to Salzburg in 2023, defying massive odds, proves their never-say-die attitude. These are teams that can surprise when least expected.
With squads stretched thin, the managers' tactical setups become paramount. New Wolfsberger coach Ismail Atalan is expected to set up in a solid 3-4-1-2 or 3-4-2-1 formation, likely aiming to solidify his defense first and build through the creativity of Zukić. Austria Vienna, under Michael Wimmer, traditionally prefers an attacking 3-4-3, but their missing firepower may force a more pragmatic approach.
The historical head to head record heavily favours the Violets, who have won four of the last six Bundesliga meetings, including a 2-1 victory in their most recent encounter in May 2025. This psychological edge could be crucial in a tight match.
Crunching the numbers, our AI model sees a game of fine margins, aligning with the story of two hampered teams. The algorithm calculates a high probability of a close, perhaps cagey, affair.
The core of our Wolfsberger AC vs Austria Vienna prediction from a betting perspective focuses on value and probability. The 1x2 market is incredibly tight, reflecting the match's even nature. Our AI's pick of a Draw (X) at odds of 3.25 carries a confidence score of 2.0, indicating it sees this as the most likely single outcome from three difficult choices.
More compelling is the goal market. Our AI's best tip, with a trust score of 4.2/10, is for Over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.34. This aligns with the statistical forecast of both teams managing 3 shots on target each from a total of 22 attempts. While a goal-fest seems unlikely given the absentees, the data suggests both teams have enough to find the net at least once.
Piecing the tactical and statistical analysis together, our AI forecasts a final score of 1-1, with a goalless first half (0-0). This paints a clear picture:
In conclusion, this is a match where current form, historical dominance, and crippling injury lists create a perfect storm for a stalemate. Austria Vienna's better league position and strong away form are balanced by Wolfsberger's desperation for a home win and their own capacity for resilient displays. The smart betting tips point towards a draw and at least two goals, a outcome that would leave both teams relatively satisfied given the circumstances. Sunday's encounter at the Lavanttal Arena promises to be a tense, tactical battle decided by who best adapts to the players they have available, not the ones they wish they did.
The Bundesliga serves up an intriguing mid-table battle this Sunday as Wolfsberger AC welcomes Austria Vienna to the Lavanttal Arena. Our Wolfsberger AC vs Austria Vienna prediction for this December 7th fixture hinges on a fascinating clash of current form against historical resilience, with both sides carrying significant baggage into the match.
On paper, Austria Vienna arrives as the slight favourite. Sitting 5th with 23 points, their season has been marked by impressive away form, winning over half of their matches on the road. In contrast, Wolfsberger's campaign has stuttered; 7th place with 21 points tells only part of the story. A run of four losses in their last six league games, coupled with a three-match winless streak at home, paints a picture of a team struggling for consistency.
However, football is rarely that simple. A glance at the medical reports for both clubs reveals a crisis that could heavily influence tactics. The injury lists are staggering, reading more like squad rosters.
This context makes their recent exploits even more remarkable. Wolfsberger's gritty 0-0 draw away to Greek giants PAOK in August showed their capacity to dig in. Austria Vienna's legendary 3.25 draw away to Salzburg in 2023, defying massive odds, proves their never-say-die attitude. These are teams that can surprise when least expected.
With squads stretched thin, the managers' tactical setups become paramount. New Wolfsberger coach Ismail Atalan is expected to set up in a solid 3-4-1-2 or 3-4-2-1 formation, likely aiming to solidify his defense first and build through the creativity of Zukić. Austria Vienna, under Michael Wimmer, traditionally prefers an attacking 3-4-3, but their missing firepower may force a more pragmatic approach.
The historical head to head record heavily favours the Violets, who have won four of the last six Bundesliga meetings, including a 2-1 victory in their most recent encounter in May 2025. This psychological edge could be crucial in a tight match.
Crunching the numbers, our AI model sees a game of fine margins, aligning with the story of two hampered teams. The algorithm calculates a high probability of a close, perhaps cagey, affair.
The core of our Wolfsberger AC vs Austria Vienna prediction from a betting perspective focuses on value and probability. The 1x2 market is incredibly tight, reflecting the match's even nature. Our AI's pick of a Draw (X) at odds of 3.25 carries a confidence score of 2.0, indicating it sees this as the most likely single outcome from three difficult choices.
More compelling is the goal market. Our AI's best tip, with a trust score of 4.2/10, is for Over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.34. This aligns with the statistical forecast of both teams managing 3 shots on target each from a total of 22 attempts. While a goal-fest seems unlikely given the absentees, the data suggests both teams have enough to find the net at least once.
Piecing the tactical and statistical analysis together, our AI forecasts a final score of 1-1, with a goalless first half (0-0). This paints a clear picture:
In conclusion, this is a match where current form, historical dominance, and crippling injury lists create a perfect storm for a stalemate. Austria Vienna's better league position and strong away form are balanced by Wolfsberger's desperation for a home win and their own capacity for resilient displays. The smart betting tips point towards a draw and at least two goals, a outcome that would leave both teams relatively satisfied given the circumstances. Sunday's encounter at the Lavanttal Arena promises to be a tense, tactical battle decided by who best adapts to the players they have available, not the ones they wish they did.
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Wolfsberger AC didn't play better in the last H2H match!
O1.5 -294
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -294X 225
The match is expected to end in a drawOver 1.5 -294
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes -132
Both teams are expected to score1X&O1.5 -112
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1:1
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10
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25
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Austria V |
10-Aug-25
0:2
| Wolfsberg ![]() |
Wolfsberg |
18-May-25
1:2
| Austria V ![]() |
Austria V |
06-Apr-25
0:0
| Wolfsberg ![]() |
Wolfsberg |
09-Nov-24
0:1
| Austria V ![]() |
Austria V |
11-Aug-24
3:1
| Wolfsberg ![]() |
Wolfsberg |
21-May-24
1:2
| Austria V ![]() |
Austria V |
11-May-24
0:4
| Wolfsberg ![]() |
Wolfsberg |
13-Apr-24
0:1
| Austria V ![]() |
Wolfsberg |
26-Nov-23
1:0
| Austria V ![]() |
Austria V |
20-Aug-23
0:0
| Wolfsberg ![]() |
| 10 Jan | W |
Wolfsberg.
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8:0
| Atus Velden.
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| 14 Dec | L |
Salzburg.
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2:1
| Wolfsberg.
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| 07 Dec | W |
Wolfsberg.
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2:1
| Austria V.
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| 29 Nov | L |
Ried.
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1:0
| Wolfsberg.
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| 22 Nov | L |
Altach.
|
3:1
| Wolfsberg.
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| 08 Nov | L |
Wolfsberg.
|
1:2
| Hartberg.
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| 02 Nov | D |
Wolfsberg.
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0:0
| Tirol.
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| 29 Oct | W |
SKU A.
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2:3
| Wolfsberg.
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| 26 Oct | W |
Sturm Graz.
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1:3
| Wolfsberg.
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| 18 Oct | L |
Wolfsberg.
|
1:2
| Ried.
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| 10 Jan | W | Austria V. |
5:1 |
Fach-Dona.![]() |
| 14 Dec | W | Austria V. |
3:1 |
Sturm Graz.![]() |
| 07 Dec | L | Wolfsberg. |
2:1 |
Austria V.![]() |
| 29 Nov | D | Austria V. |
0:0 |
Tirol.![]() |
| 22 Nov | W | BW Linz. |
2:3 |
Austria V.![]() |
| 08 Nov | W | Austria V. |
2:1 |
Grazer AK.![]() |
| 01 Nov | L | Hartberg. |
2:1 |
Austria V.![]() |
| 26 Oct | L | Austria V. |
0:3 |
Red B.![]() |
| 18 Oct | W | WSG Wattens. |
2:3 |
Austria V.![]() |
| 04 Oct | L | Austria V. |
0:1 |
FC BW Linz.![]() |
Austria - Bundesliga| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Red Bull Salzb | 16 | 34-20 | 29 |
| 2 |
Sturm Graz | 16 | 26-20 | 28 |
| 3 |
Lask Linz | 16 | 22-20 | 26 |
| 4 |
Rapid Vienna | 16 | 20-20 | 24 |
| 5 |
Wolfsberger AC | 16 | 24-19 | 24 |
| 6 |
TSV Hartberg | 16 | 24-21 | 23 |
| 7 |
Austria Vienna | 16 | 22-25 | 23 |
| 8 |
Ried | 16 | 20-23 | 23 |
| 9 |
SCR Altach | 16 | 18-16 | 21 |
| 10 |
WSG Wattens | 16 | 23-24 | 21 |
| 11 |
Grazer AK | 16 | 16-27 | 15 |
| 12 |
FC BW Linz | 16 | 14-28 | 10 |