Fight for the league: Altach before the away game against Klagenfurt!

Fight for the league: Altach before the away game against Klagenfurt!

This day, April 5, 2025, the SCR Altach plays against Austria Klagenfurt in the 24th round of the Austrian Bundesliga. The current game shows a stand of 1: 0 for Klagenfurt, which is a critical situation for Altach. The club is particularly challenged as the bottom of the table, since it urgently needs an away win to hand over the red lantern to the GAK, provided the GAK loses against LASK.

Austria Klagenfurt, on the other hand, is five points ahead of Altach and could significantly reduce relegation concerns with a win. Klagenfurt comes after a first victory in the qualifying group, a 3-2 against TSV Hartberg, and has the will to repeat this success. This encounter also marks the first time that Klagenfurt plays in the qualifying group, while Altach goes into this game with 0: 2 against LASK after a defeat.

table constellation and meaning of the game

Currently Klagenfurt occupies ninth place in the table, while Altach occupies last place. A victory could not only increase the distance to the relegation zone through a victory, but also bring the relegation within reach. Altach urgently needs points to consolidate the position over the GAK, which is only one point in front of them.

coach Fabio Ingolitsch from Altach achieved only one win in 14 games and a total of eight points. He warns of the unpredictability of the Klagenfurters, which can occur aggressively and defensively. Ingolitsch emphasizes the need to exploit opportunities in order to exist in the league. In a similar way, Klagenfurt coach Peter Pacult demands from his team to confirm the performance from the Hartberg game and to convince both combative and playful.

historical context of the league

The Austrian Bundesliga, the highest division in Men's Football Austrian, has a long history that goes back to the first entry in the 1911/12 season. Twelve teams are currently fighting for the championship title in the 2024/25 season. The league has been referred to as the Bundesliga since 1974/75 and has been wearing the sponsorship name Admiral since 2021/22. The current master is the SK Sturm Graz, while SK Rapid Vienna is considered a record winner.

The Bundesliga not only has an impressive tradition, but also plays an important role in European football, as the best teams have the opportunity to qualify for the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League. The games of the league enjoy a broad media presence and attract numerous spectators.