Austrian Bundesliga kicks on

After two weeks of international football, the Austrian Bundesliga kicks on.

Leaders SC Rapid are traveling to West Austria to meet Altach. Altach was one of the three Austrian representatives in qualifiers for Uefa Europa league. This euro journey stopped them to progress in Bundesliga. With only 2/7 victories they have six points, two more over last Reid in the drop zone. All eyes will be set on Rapid`s newcomer Matej Jelic, who has to replace striker Robert Beric who left Rapid in direction St.Etiene (France). Victory will heat up the “boys in green“ for upcoming match in Uefa Europa league against Villareal nex week.

- We used this two weeks to fulfill the energy and to get back on the right track. In last days we`ve work hard and we are ready for the match against the best team in the moment – said Altach coach Damir Cadani

 

Austria Vienna in Generali arena welcomes last placed Reid. Austria scored most goals (10) in home matches, while Ried are the worst defensive team. In 4 away matches they conceded 15 goals. The "violets" are confident on 2nd place two point behid leader Rapid.

Defending champions Red Bull Salzburg are welcoming Sv Grodig in “Salzburg” derby. The champions currently are lying on 5th place on the table with five points less than leaders Rapid. Sv Grodig, who are lead by Rapid legend Peter Schoettel, after first seven rounds have collected only eight points. Red Bull head coach Peter Ziegler looks forward to the derby on Saturday. “Our goal is, to take the 3 points with us this weekend”.

High-flying Admira takes on WAC. Host are playing attractive football, from 7 matches they have 14 points, only two behind the league leaders. WAC manager Didi Kuhbaer is on the edge after poor start of the campaign. The “wolfs” are equal with Ried with only four point in relegation battle. Loss can easily mean “one way” ticket for Kuhbaer. The wolfs are victory less 15 away matches. (2 draws, 13 loses) Longest rally in their history.

In the middtable battle Mattersburg vs Sturm  the ‘greens’ are facing “the blacks” defending their 100% record at home this season. 3 out 3 victories against Red Bull,Ried and WAC make the hosts slightly favorites to win this one. Sturm perfect away run was ruined last round when they suffered anexpected lose at Ried.