Descent battle: Austria Lustenau threatens defeat in Ried!

Descent battle: Austria Lustenau threatens defeat in Ried!

Lustenau, Österreich - Today, Austria Lustenau has a decisive game in the 2nd league. On April 21, 2025, the Lustenauer fight against SV Ried for important points in the relegation battle. The situation for the team of coach Markus Mader is tense, because only two points separate you from a relegation zone. The pressure on the players is growing increasingly because new risks and challenges are added every week.

A look at the possible table constellation on the upcoming Easter Monday shows that the situation is serious: Win Stripfing against Voitsberg and Fac Vienna in Bregenz-most recently with a 1-0 victory by Anthony Schmid-and loses Austria Lustenau against Ried, the team could slide into the relegation zone.

difficult starting position

The previous meetings with Ried were unfavorable for Lustenau; The last four games all ended. In the second half of the season, the team was only able to get seven points from eight games and is there with five defeats and only 17 goals scored - the weakest offensive in the league. The home defeats against Liefering and Admira were particularly disappointing, which also tighten the relegation battle.

For the coming weeks, it is crucial to win a point win in the Innviertel. The rest of the program includes encounters against Bregenz, Amstetten, Vienna, Stripfing and Voitsberg, all of which represent demanding tasks for the Lustenauer. A descent to the Regionalliga West would not only have sporting, but also economic consequences for the club.

the schedule

The next game, which is of enormous importance for Austria Lustenau, will take place against SV Ried on Monday at 3 p.m. The claims are clear: In order to maintain hope for relegation, a point gain or better is necessary.

For more information about the games of the 2nd league and the current developments, take a look at the side of Kicker. The Lustenau fans hope that their team will keep their nerves and secure the important points to avoid the relegation zone and enable the team to turn a positive turn.