Prediction Stripfing vs LASK Linz 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Austrian Cup on 28/10/2025

Match preview: a cup test at the Job Consulting Arena

The Austrian Cup Round of 16 brings a tasty tie to Wien as Stripfing welcome LASK Linz to the Job Consulting Arena on 28/10/2025. Stripfing arrive off the back of a breathless 4-3 win over WSPG Wels on 24 October, a result that underlined their ability to produce goals at home and entertain the crowd in a compact 3,000-capacity arena. LASK Linz, meanwhile, come with the confidence of a comfortable 2-0 victory at SK Rapid on 19 October, a statement win in the Bundesliga that should not be underestimated going into a one-off cup tie.

Form, recent meetings and momentum

Stripfing’s recent run reads as feast or famine: a mix of wins, draws and losses that leaves them inconsistent but capable of surprise outcomes. Their latest scoreboard heroics indicate attacking intent at home, while their last meetings in cup competition are a reminder of LASK’s historical edge — the two sides met in the Austrian Cup back in 2021 where LASK prevailed 3-0. LASK’s form is slightly patchy in domestic play, but their ability to produce results away from home and to create opportunities is clear from the data.

Tactical edge: where the numbers matter

When you line up the stats, LASK carry superior attacking metrics. They average 125 attacks per match against Stripfing’s 86, and their dangerous attacks average (62) nudges ahead of Stripfing’s 54.5. Both sides have produced an identical 16 shots on target in their recent sample, suggesting quality chances for each, but LASK’s higher volume of overall activity and consistency in creating inside-box opportunities (19 shots inside box vs Stripfing’s 11) gives them the edge. Clean-sheet figures tilt marginally in LASK’s favour as well, with two clean sheets recorded to Stripfing’s one in the provided run.

Key recent performers

Stripfing’s Darijo Pecirep earned plaudits as his side’s best performer in that 4-3 win, while Sascha Horvath delivered a standout display for LASK in the 2-0 victory over Rapid. Those individual showings underline how decisive moments from leading contributors can swing a cup tie.

Prediction and betting tip

This has the makings of a competitive cup tie, but the underlying numbers favour the visitors. LASK Linz generate more sustained attacking pressure, produce more shots inside the box, and arrive with a recent statement win in the top flight that should carry momentum into knockout football. Stripfing’s home enthusiasm and recent 4-3 result mean they cannot be written off, yet the balance of play points to LASK edging this tie.

Betting suggestion: 1X2 — Back LASK Linz to win.