The Austrian Bundesliga prepares for another intriguing fixture as Wolfsberger AC hosts WSG Tirol at the Lavanttal-Arena on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 13:30 UTC. As the league approaches its crucial halfway point, every result carries significant weight, impacting teams’ aspirations for the Championship Group or their fight to avoid the Relegation Zone. This encounter pits a high-flying Wolfsberger AC side against a WSG Tirol team looking to find consistency, making for a captivating clash with vital points at stake.
Wolfsberger AC, currently positioned 4th in the Bundesliga table with 20 points from 11 matches, has shown impressive form and will be keen to solidify their standing in the upper echelons. Their opponents, WSG Tirol, sit 10th with 12 points, battling to climb away from the bottom half. While WAC enjoys home advantage and recent momentum, WSG Tirol has historically proven a challenging opponent. Will Wolfsberger AC’s current form prevail, or can WSG Tirol leverage their head-to-head resilience to spring a surprise?
Head-to-Head History
Encounters between Wolfsberger AC and WSG Tirol have often been closely contested affairs. Since 2019, the two sides have met 19 times across all competitions. In these matchups, WSG Tirol holds a slight edge with 7 wins, while Wolfsberger AC has secured 6 victories, and 6 matches have ended in a draw.
Recent results highlight WSG Tirol’s ability to trouble WAC:
- 31/08/2025: WSG Tirol 1 – 1 Wolfsberger AC (Bundesliga)
- 22/02/2025: WSG Tirol 3 – 3 Wolfsberger AC (Bundesliga)
- 29/09/2024: Wolfsberger AC 1 – 3 WSG Tirol (Bundesliga)
- 18/05/2024: Wolfsberger AC 3 – 1 WSG Tirol (Bundesliga)
- 16/03/2024: WSG Tirol 1 – 1 Wolfsberger AC (Bundesliga)
Notably, WSG Tirol is undefeated in their last three outings against Wolfsberger AC, demonstrating a knack for securing results against their upcoming hosts. Many of these clashes have also been high-scoring, indicating a tendency for open play and attacking football when these two teams meet.
Current Form & Team News
Wolfsberger AC
Wolfsberger AC arrives at this fixture in strong form, having won four of their last five competitive matches:
- 29/10/2025: SKU Ertl Glas Amstetten 2 – 3 Wolfsberger AC (Cup) – Win
- 26/10/2025: Sturm Graz 1 – 3 Wolfsberger AC (Bundesliga) – Win
- 18/10/2025: Wolfsberger AC 1 – 2 SV Ried (Bundesliga) – Loss
- 04/10/2025: Grazer AK 1 – 3 Wolfsberger AC (Bundesliga) – Win
- 27/09/2025: Wolfsberger AC 1 – 0 LASK (Bundesliga) – Win
The hosts have found the back of the net 11 times in these five matches, averaging 2.2 goals per game, and conceding 6. Their recent 3-1 away triumph over Sturm Graz, achieved despite only 35% possession, highlights their efficiency and clinical finishing.
In terms of team news, Wolfsberger AC will be without David Atanga due to injury. Key players in form include Dejan Zukic, who is ranked third in big chances created in the competition and has scored 5 goals this season, alongside Markus Pink with 6 goals and Alessandro Schöpf with 3 goals.
WSG Tirol
WSG Tirol’s recent form in the Bundesliga has been more inconsistent, with one win, three losses, and one draw in their last five league fixtures:
- 25/10/2025: WSG Tirol 2 – 0 Blau-Weiss Linz (Bundesliga) – Win
- 18/10/2025: WSG Tirol 2 – 3 Austria Wien (Bundesliga) – Loss
- 04/10/2025: Ried 2 – 0 WSG Tirol (Bundesliga) – Loss
- 28/09/2025: WSG Tirol 1 – 2 RB Salzburg (Bundesliga) – Loss
- 21/09/2025: SCR Altach 1 – 1 WSG Tirol (Bundesliga) – Draw
WSG Tirol secured a 2-0 victory in their last league outing against Blau-Weiss Linz, despite also having low possession (34%). However, they have struggled defensively, conceding a goal in each of their last 11 matches.
For this match, WSG Tirol faces significant challenges with key absences. Lukas Hinterseer is suspended, while Lukas Sulzbacher and Quincy Butler are sidelined due to injury. Valentino Müller is a crucial player to watch, being the competition’s top scorer with 7 goals. It’s also worth noting that WSG Tirol played a cup match against RB Salzburg on October 30th, just two days prior to this fixture, which could lead to some player fatigue.
Tactical Preview
Both Wolfsberger AC and WSG Tirol have demonstrated a willingness to play without extensive possession, suggesting that this match could feature tactical battles focused on quick transitions and counter-attacks. Wolfsberger AC, under coach Peter Pacult, is likely to leverage their home support and current goal-scoring prowess, with Dejan Zukic and Markus Pink posing significant threats in attack.
WSG Tirol, coached by Philipp Semlic, will rely on the clinical finishing of Valentino Müller, even with key players out. The midfield battle will be crucial, as both teams will aim to win back possession and launch swift offensives. Given WSG Tirol’s defensive record, Wolfsberger AC will likely seek to exploit any vulnerabilities at the back, particularly considering the absence of a suspended Lukas Hinterseer and injured defenders.
The match takes place at Lavanttal-Arena, Wolfsberger AC’s home ground, providing them with a clear advantage. The recent cup fixture for WSG Tirol could also play a role, potentially impacting their energy levels and match sharpness against a well-rested WAC side.
