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LASK vs Antwerp Prediction & Betting tips
Three teams from the Austrian Bundesliga are represented in the group stage this season and after the first half of the season the trio can still count on chances of international wintering. With six points from three games, LASK has the best point yield. On the fourth matchday, LASK welcomes the Belgian representative Antwerp.
The direct duel in Upper Austria could already bring a preliminary decision in the fight for entry into the knockout phase. Together with group favorite Tottenham, the trio each have six points on the credit side, but with the Mourinho-Elf it must be assumed that the higher quality will ultimately prevail. The second promotion place is thus determined between the two teams.
According to the betting base odds comparison, in the duel between LASK and Antwerp, the tip on the victory of the Austrians is to be favored. In our Europa League tip category, readers will not only find a preview of this duel, but all the games in the group stage will be analyzed by our authors and given a betting recommendation.
LASK:
Due to the lack of chances, LASK missed catching up with front-runner Red Bull Salzburg last weekend. The Thalhammer-Elf could not use the surprising bull fallover and had to be content with a 1: 1 draw in the duel with TSV Hartberg. In terms of play, the athletes could not be accused of anything, but the exploitation of chances caused an outburst of anger at head coach Thalhammer.
Also this season, LASK can cast its spell over fans with its attractive offensive football. In comparison to the previous year, however, it is striking that significantly fewer goals are scored. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that Hoffenheim loan Klauss is no longer there and on the other hand, striker Marko Raguz will be out for the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament.
A player with a built-in goal guarantee is missing, but this is compensated by the collective. In the Austrian Bundesliga, seven players currently have two goals.
Internationally, the black and white are represented for the second time in a row in the Europa League group stage. After winning the group in their debut a year ago and later losing out in the round of 16 against Manchester United, reaching the knockout phase is again the big goal this year.
The team can lay the foundation for this in their home games. Over the past few years, LASK has won nine of the last eleven home games. In the group stage of the Europa League, the Upper Austrians celebrated only wins in four games so far.
In addition to the aforementioned Marko Raguz, Dominik Thalhammer also has to do without the yellow-red suspended James Holland and the injured Lukas Grgic.
Antwerp:
The fans of “The Great Old” from Antwerp had to wait 28 years before another title could be celebrated. Thanks to a success in the final against Club Bruges, Royal Antwerp not only secured the title in the Belgian Cup, but also fixed the first-time participation in the group stage of the Europa League. After the greatest success in the club’s recent history, successful coach Laszlo Bölöni briefly went to KAA Gent and is now at Panathinaikos Athens.
As a successor a “Belgium connoisseur” was signed in the 42-year-old Croatian Ivan Leko. He completed a large part of his career in Belgium and spent two years successfully with Club Bruges.
The debut on the international stage was outstanding. For the first time since 1992 (at that time against Admira from Lower Austria) Antwerp celebrated an international away win against Bulgarian representatives Rasgrad Ludogorets on matchday one. On the second day of the match, the 1-0 win over Tottenham created a huge sensation. Thanks to these six counters, the chance of advancement is still intact.
Another defeat against the Austrians would reduce this chance to a minimum. The previous away record does not give the Belgians courage, because Royal Antwerp conceded all three defeats of the season in the Jupiler League on foreign surfaces.
In addition, the Leko-Elf has only collected two points in the last three league games and has therefore been waiting for a victory (four games) since the sensational victory against Spurs. Due to the weaker away record and the latest setbacks, a forecast appears on Thursday between LASK and Royal Antwerp that the guests are associated with great risk.
Last international win before this season. 1992 vs. Admira. Then won against Ludogorets.
LASK vs Antwerp head to head matches
05.11.20 EL Antwerp LASK 0 : 1