Prediction for match Ried — BW Linz

Match Analysis: Ried vs BW Linz

In the Austrian Bundesliga, Ried will face BW Linz on May 2nd. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Ried is priced at 2.22, a draw at 3.24, and a victory for BW Linz at 3.26. In terms of probabilities, Ried has a 42.26% chance, a draw 28.96%, and BW Linz 28.78%. This suggests a moderate advantage for Ried, but BW Linz is not a clear underdog, promising an exciting contest for points.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Ried has averaged 54.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. BW Linz, over the same period, has 45.2% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. Ried's recent results include: April 25, 2026 - WSG Tirol 1-0 Ried, April 21, 2026 - Ried 2-1 Grazer AK, April 17, 2026 - Grazer AK 1-1 Ried. BW Linz's recent results are: April 24, 2026 - BW Linz 3-0 Altach, April 21, 2026 - BW Linz 3-0 Wolfsberger, April 18, 2026 - Wolfsberger 0-0 BW Linz. The last head-to-head was on March 21, 2026: BW Linz 3-2 Ried.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, Ried has averaged 2.2 goals per game, while BW Linz has averaged 2.8. Ried scores 1.2 and concedes 1, while BW Linz scores 2.4 and concedes just 0.4. Ried has seen over 2.5 goals in 2 out of their last 5 games, while BW Linz has in 4. In the first half, both teams have had over 1.5 goals once, while in the second half, Ried has twice and BW Linz four times. Ried most often scores between the 46th and 75th minutes (29% in two intervals), while BW Linz scores most between the 61st and 75th minutes (38%). Ried concedes most goals between the 61st and 75th minutes (50%), as does BW Linz (100%). Given BW Linz's high scoring rate, frequent over 2.5 goals, and decent average scoring from both sides, betting on over 2.5 goals at 2.01 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Ried averages 5 corners per match, while BW Linz averages 5.4. In the last five matches, Ried had over 9.5 corners twice, and BW Linz once. Betting on the total corners, over 9.5 is priced at 2.00, and under 9.5 at 1.75. There is no clear favorite in terms of corner outcomes. Expect around 10 corners, which aligns with the average activity of both teams in this area.