Klagenfurt's last chance: Three finals against relegation!

Klagenfurt's last chance: Three finals against relegation!

On Saturday, May 23, 2025, the relegation game between WSG Tirol and Austria Klagenfurt will be the focus of interest. This duel could be crucial for staying in the league in the Bundesliga, as only one point separates the two teams. WSG Tirol is currently in second-to-last place, one point ahead of bottom-placed Altach, while Klagenfurt is level on points with Altach. The game starts at 5 p.m. and can be followed live on Kicker. There is particular pressure on Klagenfurt, especially after the appointment of Carsten Jancker as coach, who has yet to win in his short tenure and has two points in four games.

For Klagenfurt coach Carsten Jancker, the upcoming games are like “three finals”. In order to secure relegation, he demands hard work and full concentration from his team. The loss of the suspended Martin Hinteregger, who is of great importance for the defense, is particularly painful.

Tension in the relegation battle

In the season so far, Klagenfurt has not been able to decisively break away from the lower places in the table. In the last game they fell behind early on with a goal from Elias Havel after less than two minutes and despite a dangerous display in the second half, they were unable to score again. A header that hit the crossbar was another example of the bad luck that has dogged the team in recent games. This result made the decisions made elsewhere irrelevant and increased the pressure on the team ahead of the upcoming games.

The WSG Tirol has clear goals in mind under coach Philipp Semlic. He emphasizes the focus on one's own performance and has mentioned the positive effects, popularly known as the “finals”. The sponsor TGI AG is helping to support the team and offering 3,000 free tickets, which could increase the chance of a big crowd.

Outlook for the upcoming games

The semi-finals of the European Cup play-offs will also take place on Monday, in which LASK and Hartberg will fight for the last international starting place. The two teams will meet in the Raiffeisen Arena. The subsequent final, in which the promoted team plays against Rapid Vienna, fifth in the championship group, will take place in two games: the first leg on Thursday and the second leg on Sunday, both at 5 p.m.

In summary, it is shaping up to be an exciting weekend for football fans in Austria. Klagenfurt faces a crucial challenge in the relegation battle while the other teams fight for their international chances, while LASK fights for the final European starting place in the European Cup play-off.