First Vienna vs St. Polten: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As First Vienna prepare to host St. Polten on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this AUSTRIA: 1 Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

First Vienna, currently 9th in the standings with 17 points from 15 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 8 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

St. Polten, sitting 1st with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between First Vienna and St. Polten have been competitive, with St. Polten claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Austria Salzburg, First Vienna recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Giuliani, Rosenberger, Luxbacher, Dantas, Nnamdi, Bauer, Stratznig, Pistrol, Abdijanovic, Seo, Zimmermann. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

St. Polten's last outing came against Bregenz, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Kurz, Carlson, Altersberger, Skogen, Thesker, Barlov, Krasniqi, Stendera, Amoah, Mane, Hausjell. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, First Vienna are expected to maintain their unknown structure, First Vienna and St. Polten are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: First Vienna's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. St. Polten's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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