LASK vs Salzburg: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As LASK Linz prepare to host Salzburg on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this AUSTRIA: Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

LASK Linz, currently 2nd in the standings with 33 points from 19 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 19 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Salzburg, sitting 1st with 33 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between LASK Linz and Salzburg have been competitive, with Salzburg claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Ried, LASK Linz recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Jungwirth, Andrade, Alemao, Mbuyamba, Bello, Horvath, Bogarde, Jorgensen, Danek, Adeniran, Kalajdzic. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Salzburg's last outing came against Grazer AK, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Schlager, Kratzig, Drexler, Gadou, Lainer, Diabate, Bidstrup, Alajbegovic, Kitano, Baidoo, Konate. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, LASK Linz are expected to maintain their unknown structure, LASK Linz and Salzburg 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: LASK Linz's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Salzburg's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 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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