FC BW Linz vs FC Liefering: prediction and stats
2. LigaRegular Season - 9Kick-off on October 16, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Hofmann Personal Stadion, Linz
The Footlab model makes FC BW Linz the favourite at 51%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for FC Liefering. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win FC BW Linz vs FC Liefering?
A very open match: only 81 Elo points separate FC BW Linz (1,954) and FC Liefering (1,873).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC BW Linz have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; FC Liefering have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Voitsberg(home) | 5-1 | 2. Liga |
| Aug 14, 2026 | SKN ST. Polten(away) | 1-0 | 2. Liga |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Wacker Innsbruck(home) | 3-0 | 2. Liga |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Austria Vienna (Am)(away) | 3-0 | 2. Liga |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Gurten(away) | 3-1 | Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Austria Vienna (Am)(home) | 2-1 | 2. Liga |
| Aug 16, 2026 | First Vienna(away) | 2-2 | 2. Liga |
| Aug 7, 2026 | WSPG Wels(home) | 2-3 | 2. Liga |
| Jul 31, 2026 | SV Kapfenberg(away) | 4-0 | 2. Liga |
| Jul 18, 2026 | SV Wehen(home) | 2-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 FC BW Linz win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 FC Liefering win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 | FC Liefering 2-2 FC BW Linz | 2. Liga |
| Oct 29, 2022 | FC BW Linz 4-0 FC Liefering | 2. Liga |
| May 13, 2022 | FC BW Linz 3-0 FC Liefering | 2. Liga |
| Nov 6, 2021 | FC Liefering 0-0 FC BW Linz | 2. Liga |
| May 23, 2021 | FC Liefering 1-1 FC BW Linz | 2. Liga |
| Feb 19, 2021 | FC BW Linz 1-0 FC Liefering | 2. Liga |
Last archived meeting: FC Liefering vs FC BW Linz on Apr 14, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
FC BW Linz score 2.2 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; FC Liefering score 2.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC BW Linz | 2.2 | 0.7 | 8 | 5/15 | 9/15 |
| FC Liefering | 2.0 | 1.2 | 6 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FC BW Linz sit 1st in 2. Liga (12 points from 4 matches) and FC Liefering sit 4th (7 points from 4 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC BW Linz | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| 4 | FC Liefering | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for FC BW Linz vs FC Liefering?
- The Footlab model makes FC BW Linz the favourite at 51%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for FC Liefering.
- Where and when is FC BW Linz vs FC Liefering played?
- FC BW Linz vs FC Liefering is played on October 16, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Hofmann Personal Stadion, in the 2. Liga.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 56% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.