The Bundesliga relegation battle: GAK and Altach in the survival duel!

The Bundesliga relegation battle: GAK and Altach in the survival duel!

On Saturday, April 13, 2025, there is a decisive duel in the qualification group in the Bundesliga. The GAK, currently the bottom of the table, receives the third last Altach. After 24 out of 32 rounds, the two teams are only separated by two points, which is why the game is of great importance for both sides. According to Vienna.at Gak-coach Ferdinand Feldhofer has emphasized that courage is asked and his team should not fall into a sacrificial role.

Another exciting point on the agenda is the game between WSG Tyrol, which is in the penultimate place, and Klagenfurt. WSG Tirol, just a point in front of GAK, is under pressure and urgently needs a victory to distance yourself from the relegation zone. WSG coach Philipp Semlic calls for an increase in intensity. Klagenfurt's Christopher Cvetko emphasized the importance of the game for the sporting existence of his team, which increases the pressure on both sides.

current form and expectations

for Altach coach Fabio Ingolitsch can be assumed to be an open exchange of blows. However, his team, who has a 1: 1 and a 2: 1 against the GAK in a direct comparison, has been without victory for seven games. The GAK returns with the return of Daniel Maderner for a lock, which offers the team additional options on the front. The last time GAK was able to win in Altach was on February 8, since then the team has only received defeats.

On the same day, Hartberg, the Cup finalist, also plays against the LASK, which is in a solid fifth place and has been unbeaten in Hartberg since 2021. LASK trainer Markus Schopp returns to his former workplace, while Hartberg coach Manfred Schmid with his players, especially offensive player Jed Drew, is optimistic.

ranking and outlook

The current table shows a tense situation in the relegation battle, in which six teams are fighting for their sporting existence before the end of the season. According to Sportschau.de is relatively stable for 1899 Hoffenheim; They rank 13th with a score of 25th Union Berlin, FC St. Pauli, VfL Bochum and Holstein Kiel and FC Heidenheim, however, fight for relegation, whereby each point could now be decisive.

According to the current information, the league expects an exciting match day on which not only the direct duels, but also the upcoming encounters of the other relegation candidates could cause surprises.