KlinPredict brings you this Amstetten vs BW Linz prediction, covering the Austrian 2. Liga Round 8 clash at Ertl Glas Stadion in Amstetten on Friday, October 9, 2026, kickoff 18:30 local time. It is a meeting between league leaders and Bundesliga relegation victims Blau-Weiß Linz and fourth-placed Amstetten, with six points separating them after seven rounds.
Amstetten vs BW Linz Match Details
| Competition | Austria 2. Liga 2026/27, Round 8 |
| Date | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 18:30 local time (Amstetten, CEST) / 16:30 UTC |
| Venue | Ertl Glas Stadion, Amstetten |
| Home team | SKU Amstetten |
| Away team | FC Blau-Weiß Linz |
KlinPredict’s Key Amstetten vs BW Linz Predictions
| Market | KlinPredict Pick | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner (1X2) | BW Linz to Win | 🟡 Moderate |
| Double Chance | BW Linz Win or Draw (X2) | 🟢 High |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | Yes | 🟠 Low to Moderate |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Over 2.5 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Correct Score | 2-1 to BW Linz | 🟠 Low to Moderate |
What Happened in the Previous Round
Round 7 was played on September 18, before a long international break. BW Linz beat Admira Wacker 3-0 at home through goals from Diego Madritsch (8th minute), Jacob Collmann (66th) and Erik Weinhauer (86th), keeping first place. Amstetten won 4-3 away at bottom-placed Kapfenberg, coming from behind twice, with David Peham scoring twice and Armin Haider and Philipp Offenthaler adding the others. Offenthaler’s header came in the 87th minute.
Amstetten Form Ahead of Amstetten vs BW Linz
Amstetten, coached by Andreas Gahleitner, have taken 12 points from seven games (three wins, three draws, one defeat) with 14 goals scored and 11 conceded. Their last three league results were a 1-0 loss at First Vienna, a 4-2 home win over the Young Violets and the 4-3 win at Kapfenberg. At home they have won twice and drawn once from three matches, scoring 7 and conceding 4. Gahleitner spent four years as an assistant at BW Linz, and has described his team as clear underdogs while aiming for a single-digit league finish.
BW Linz Form Ahead of Amstetten vs BW Linz
BW Linz, managed by Michael Köllner, have won six of seven league games and sit top with 18 points and a 20-4 goal record. Their only defeat was a 2-1 loss at Kapfenberg on August 28, after which they beat Hertha Wels 4-1 and Admira 3-0. Earlier they beat Voitsberg 5-1. Away from home they have won two and lost one of three, scoring 5 and conceding 2. The club finished 12th in the 2025/26 Bundesliga and was relegated.
Amstetten vs BW Linz H2H: Austria 2. Liga Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BW Linz | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +16 | 18 |
| 2 | First Vienna | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 16 |
| 4 | Amstetten | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 12 |
| 5 | Young Violets | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | +2 | 12 |
Third place is not shown. For the live table, full fixtures, and squad news, see the official Austrian 2. Liga standings.
Amstetten vs BW Linz Historical Head to Head
In this Amstetten vs BW Linz H2H, the sides are level. Across 11 meetings between 2018 and 2023 listed by Kicker, each team has won five and one game was drawn, with BW Linz scoring 18 goals to Amstetten’s 13. The most recent meeting was a 2-1 BW Linz win on March 19, 2023, and Amstetten won the one before it 1-0 at home on September 3, 2022. The clubs have not met in a listed competitive match since, as BW Linz spent three seasons in the Bundesliga.
Amstetten vs BW Linz Match Analysis
BW Linz are the better team on paper, with the best attack and defence in the league and a squad Köllner has praised for its depth. Amstetten arrive in good heart with two wins in a row and goals flowing, but they have also conceded 11 times in seven games, which gives a high-scoring leader room to hurt them. BW Linz’s three goals or more in each of their last four league games, and 13 goals across Amstetten’s last two, point to an open match. Confirmed injury and suspension lists were not available in the sources checked, so lineups should be verified before kickoff.
Amstetten vs BW Linz Prediction: Our Verdict
KlinPredict’s headline pick: BW Linz to Win
Confidence: Moderate
The league leaders’ form and goal difference give them the edge, but a home side in form, an even head to head record and BW Linz’s one away defeat this season keep this from being a high confidence selection.
The Five Market Predictions Explained
Match Winner: BW Linz to Win. They have won six of seven and have the league’s best goal difference.
Double Chance: BW Linz Win or Draw (X2). Covers the draw, given Amstetten’s unbeaten home record of two wins and a draw.
Both Teams to Score: Yes. Amstetten scored four in each of their last two games, though BW Linz have conceded in only three of their seven matches, so confidence is low.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5. BW Linz’s last four league games all had three or more goals, as did Amstetten’s last two.
Correct Score: 2-1 to BW Linz. A narrow away win that fits both teams’ recent scoring patterns.
Final Verdict: Amstetten vs BW Linz Prediction
Amstetten will give the leaders a proper test in front of what is expected to be a full house, but BW Linz’s attacking quality and league form make them slight favourites to take the points from a lively contest.
KlinPredict headline prediction: BW Linz to Win
Best supporting markets: Over 2.5 Goals & BW Linz Win or Draw (X2)
Correct Score: 2-1
Prediction Methodology
This Amstetten vs BW Linz prediction draws on Round 7 match reports, the current 2. Liga table and home and away records, each club’s recent results, the coaches’ pre-match comments, and the head to head record listed by Kicker. Where information could not be confirmed, such as injuries, suspensions and final starting lineups, it has been left out rather than guessed at. Head to head totals vary between data sites, so the Kicker list is used here. All information in this preview is current as of 5 October 2026 and may change closer to kickoff as official team news is confirmed.
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