Wolfsberger vs Blau-Weiss Linz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026
Bundesliga Betting Preview: Wolfsberger vs Blau-Weiss Linz
Wolfsberger welcome Blau-Weiss Linz to Lavanttal-Arena, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 18 April.
Blau-Weiss Linz look a nice wager to topple Wolfsberger and we can take them at -120 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
Wolfsberger faced Ried at home when last in action. It was a 0-0 draw at Lavanttal-Arena. The Wolfsberg outfit recorded just 39% possession and had two shots on target.
Blau-Weiss Linz have suffered successive Bundesliga road losses. Their most recent league game was a 5-0 home victory at Hofmann Personal Stadion where they beat WSG Tirol. Michael Koellner's men enjoyed 52% possession and had six shots on goal, with Shon Weissman and Ronivaldo scored two apiece.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last clash between BW Linz and Wolfsberger saw the former triumph at home. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Hofmann Personal Stadion. The previous 10 H2H meetings have seen Wolfsberger win five times, one draw and four BW Linz triumphs.
| Bundesliga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wolfsberger |
26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 33 | 38 | -5 | 33:38 | 15 |
| 6 | BW Linz |
26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 30 | 43 | -13 | 30:43 | 13 |
6 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. WAC have had 52.8% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.
Erik Kojzek is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Jessic Ngankam, Nicolas Wimmer, Dominik Baumgartner and Boris Matic each have 1. Dejan Zukic is the top assists maker with 4.
BW Linz have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Blue and White average 46.2% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 6.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.
Ronivaldo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Shon Weissman has 3, with Nico Maier and Simon Seidl both on 2. Look no further than Simon Seidl for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Wolfsberger predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nikolas Polster (GK), Cheick Mamadou Diabaté, Dominik Baumgartner, Nicolas Wimmer, Tobias Gruber, Marco Sulzner, Simon Piesinger, Angelo Gattermayer, Dejan Zukic, Donis Avdijaj, David Atanga.
Blau-Weiss Linz predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Nico Mantl (GK), Alem Pasic, Manuel Maranda, Fabio Strauss, Dominik Reiter, Simon Seidl, Alexander Briedl, Simon Pirkl, Nico Maier, Ronivaldo, Shon Weissman.
Wolfsberger vs Blau-Weiss Linz Prediction & Betting Tips
Make the most of Wolfsberger vs Blau-Weiss Linz with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’ll side with Blau-Weiss Linz +0.25 for this Bundesliga clash, with an attractive -120 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
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Key Wolfsberger vs Blau-Weiss Linz league stats:
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
A potentially entertaining bet is going for BW Linz to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +700, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Blau-Weiss Linz in their past two away games, while Wolfsberger have conceded 3.40 corners on average in their last 5 matches. We’re happy to back the -143 when it comes to BW Linz falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got Blau-Weiss Linz with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals in total merged with Blau-Weiss Linz to have under 4.5 corners.
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Wolfsberger vs Blau-Weiss Linz Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Wolfsberger are forecasted to have a 46% chance of triumphing in this Bundesliga encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +118. The market suggests that Blau-Weiss Linz are least likely to win at +210.
Should you want to back Wolfsberger to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -175 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents BW Linz have been chalked up at +120.
If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get similar odds on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -154.
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Wolfsberger are unbeaten over their previous five games at Lavanttal-Arena. The Wolfsberg outfit have recorded five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Blau-Weiss Linz haven’t won any of their past eight away games. Michael Koellner's men have eight defeats, one win and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
In the last meeting at Lavanttal-Arena, Wolfsberger defeated BW Linz by a 3-0 scoreline. Wolfsberger have won three of the past 5 H2H meetings at Lavanttal-Arena, with BW Linz landing two victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wolfsberger Home Stats |
3-5-2 | 2.40 | 1.30 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
Blau-Weiss Linz Away Stats |
1-1-8 | 2.30 | 0.60 | 1.70 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Bundesliga: 15/02 2026 BW Linz 2 Wolfsberger 1
- Bundesliga: 17/08 2025 Wolfsberger 3 BW Linz 0
- Bundesliga: 11/05 2025 Wolfsberger 2 BW Linz 0
- Bundesliga: 11/04 2025 BW Linz 1 Wolfsberger 2
- Bundesliga: 09/03 2025 Wolfsberger 1 BW Linz 2
- Bundesliga: 19/10 2024 BW Linz 0 Wolfsberger 1
- Bundesliga: 27/04 2024 Wolfsberger 0 BW Linz 2
- Bundesliga: 06/04 2024 BW Linz 0 Wolfsberger 0
- Bundesliga: 28/10 2023 BW Linz 2 Wolfsberger 0
- Bundesliga: 29/07 2023 Wolfsberger 2 BW Linz 1
Wolfsberger League Stats
Blau-Weiss Linz League Stats
- 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Wolfsberger this season are Dejan Zukic (6), Markus Pink (6), Alessandro Schoepf (4)
- Top Assistors for Wolfsberger this season are Dejan Zukic (7), Alessandro Schoepf (5), Boris Matic (5)
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Wolfsberger vs Blau-Weiss Linz Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for WAC vs BW Linz before making your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Bundesliga along with the latest injury news.
Wolfsberger Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
BW Linz Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Wolfsberger Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
BW Linz Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2
Previous Wolfsberger Lineups
Previous Blau-Weiss Linz Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Wolfsberger Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Thomas Silberberger
Blau-Weiss Linz Player Stats & Squad
Bundesliga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sturm Graz | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 33:26 | 38 |
| 2 | RB Salzburg | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 42:26 | 37 |
| 3 | LASK | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 32:30 | 37 |
| 4 | Austria Vienna | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 34:30 | 36 |
| 5 | Rapid Vienna | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 26:25 | 33 |
| 6 | Hartberg | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29:24 | 33 |
| 7 | WSG Tirol | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31:30 | 31 |
| 8 | SCR Altach | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22:23 | 29 |
| 9 | Ried | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 26:30 | 28 |
| 10 | Wolfsberger | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31:32 | 26 |
| 11 | Grazer | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 22:36 | 20 |
| 12 | BW Linz | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20:36 | 15 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sturm Graz | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 41:29 | 27 |
| 2 | LASK | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 41:37 | 25 |
| 3 | Rapid Vienna | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 32:30 | 23 |
| 4 | RB Salzburg | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 47:32 | 22 |
| 5 | Austria Vienna | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 39:40 | 22 |
| 6 | Hartberg | 26 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 30:27 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ried | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 33:36 | 21 |
| 2 | SCR Altach | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 29:28 | 21 |
| 3 | Grazer | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 31:39 | 19 |
| 4 | WSG Tirol | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 36:43 | 18 |
| 5 | Wolfsberger | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 33:38 | 15 |
| 6 | BW Linz | 26 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 30:43 | 13 |
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