Lask Linz vs Ried: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Lask Linz welcome Ried to Raiffeisen Arena for a Cup fixture on Wednesday 28 October (20:30 WAT).
Current form
Lask Linz, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Ried, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Sturm Graz, away. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Momentum favours Ried, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.5 for Lask Linz.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Aug 2026) it ended Lask Linz 4–1 Ried. The last 2 head-to-heads: Lask Linz 1 win, Ried 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 3.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lask Linz 4.2 xG, Ried 2.3 xG – a total near 6.5. That is an open game on paper: 96% for three or more goals, 74% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lask Linz 67%, draw 19%, Ried 14%.
GG/NG: GG (74%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (74%, odds 1.62 – longer than our fair 1.35, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lask Linz 4–2 Ried. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lask Linz67%fair 1.50 · @1.44
Draw19%fair 5.27 · @4.20
Ried14%fair 6.90 · @5.50
6.50Expected goals
4.16Lask Linz xG
2.34Ried xG
74%Both score
96%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
4–25%
3–25%
4–14%
5–24%
3–14%
4–34%
From our goals model: Lask Linz 4.2 – 2.3 Ried expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Lask Linz vs Ried?
On our numbers Lask Linz have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Ried 14%.
How many goals will there be in Lask Linz vs Ried?
We expect about 6.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 96% likely and both teams score 74% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lask Linz vs Ried?
Our predicted score is Lask Linz 4–2 Ried, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 6.5 goals in total.
When is Lask Linz vs Ried?
Lask Linz vs Ried (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 20:30 (West Africa Time) at Raiffeisen Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.