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The first, second and sixth places are already taken in the Austrian Bundesliga. In between, however, much is possible. Especially the third place in the table is the object of desire, after all, this has a fixed qualification for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League result. The contenders for this position are the Vienna Austria and Wolfsberg. The Underdog has it in his own hands, but the Ilzer-Elf needs a home win in the duel between Wolfsberg and Sturm Graz!
Wolfsberg and Graz are only 80 kilometers apart, but the WAC will not be able to build on neighborhood havens. Should the Vienna Austria lose at the LASK, Sturm Graz could overtake the Vienna Austria with an away win in the Lavanttal. In this scenario, the WAC would also cheer, because the third place would be secured. In this case, a world-famous advertising slogan can be cited – “Everything is possible”. In terms of excitement, the Bundesliga reform has brought benefits in any case.
Wolfsberg:
The first match point Wolfsberg was still lying last weekend. Already with a draw the Ilzer-Elf could have fixed the third place, but in the Generali-Arena the Carinthians had to give 0: 2. Despite this defeat succeeded the Wolfsberger AC Historical. For the first time in the history of the Austrian Bundesliga, a Carinthian team will reach a top four place in the Austrian Bundesliga. For the second time in the club’s history, the club will also be represented internationally in the coming season. However, the question is still open as to whether this will be the case in qualifying or whether the group phase will be achieved for the first time. The final home game against Sturm Graz is the second match point in the fight for the group stage. With a win, the Ilzer-Elf has third place in the bag.
After the game last weekend against Austria outweighed the disappointment of players and coaches. Head coach Ilzer disturbed above all the unusual passivity in the game of the Carinthians. The fear of the great success seemed to paralyze a little. In addition, there were in the defensive behavior unusual simple mistakes that led to the goals. However, the WAC was often unconvincing abroad this season. Home, however, the balance reads very strong and only three of the 15 previous home games were lost. Most recently, Red Bull Salzburg was forced to its knees in the Lavanttal Arena.
Sturm Graz:
A home win against Red Bull Salzburg would have needed the team of head coach Roman Mählich. However, the Blackies had beaten the champions in the domestic Merkur Arena with 1: 2. Due to the second defeat in a row Sturm Graz lost the opportunity to third place in the Austrian Bundesliga. After all, the fifth place is secured and at least the two play-off games have the Blackies fixed in his pocket. Theoretically, the fourth place is possible, which would result in a Europa League starting place. However, an away win in Lavanttal is necessary for this. In addition, Vienna Austria can not score points at the LASK. If the violets in the TGW Arena get at least one point, Sturm Graz will end the season 2018/19 in fifth place. Especially in the home Merkur Arena storm again and again disappointed. The 1: 2 defeat against the Bulls was even the fourth home defeat in series.
Generally, the shape of the blackies in the master group is disappointing. Three wins – twice against SKN Sankt Pölten – are matched by no fewer than six defeats. Soberly, fourth place is just wishful thinking and mentally the Mählich team will have to prepare for two decisive play-off games against the winner from Rapid against Mattersburg. Despite the sometimes weak results of Roman Mählich has been heard over the last few weeks again and again that he highlighted the positive development of his team. Especially in this phase, however, football is a result sport and “play well and well” brings nothing if the ball does not find its way into the goal. Away, it went better the other day (three wins in four games). Accordingly, between Wolfsberg and Sturm Graz the tip on the score victory is not completely unrealistic. Should the Vienna Austria take an early lead in parallel play, Sturm could possibly switch to “austerity mode” and focus on Thursday (first leg of the Europa League play-offs).
AC Wolfsberger vs Sturm Graz head to head matches
21.04.19 BUN Sturm Graz AC Wolfsberger 1 : 2
02.12.18 BUN Sturm Graz AC Wolfsberger 3 : 0
25.08.18 BUN AC Wolfsberger Sturm Graz 1 : 1
21.04.18 BUN AC Wolfsberger Sturm Graz 2 : 1
10.02.18 BUN Sturm Graz AC Wolfsberger 0 : 1