Relegation battle is coming to a head: Altach is threatened with big tremors!

Relegation battle is coming to a head: Altach is threatened with big tremors!

On April 18, 2025, the focus will be on the relegation battle in the Austrian Bundesliga. Particular attention is paid to LASK, who are hosting WSG Tirol this evening. In the current qualifying round, LASK has already achieved its fourth win in its fourth game and leads the group with 24 points. With a lead of eight points over Hartberg, coach Thomas Sageder's team defends its top position. The last success came with a 1-0 win against TSV Hartberg, with Maximilian Entrup shining as the gold goal scorer. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. today and LASK fans are hoping for a continuation of their winning streak, while WSG Tirol goes into the game with a 5-3 win against Klagenfurt and is two points ahead of bottom-placed Altach laola1.at reported.

In the shadow of the positive news for LASK, the situation for the Tyrolean clubs is becoming increasingly dramatic. TSV Altach in particular is deep in the relegation battle, and coach Fabio Ingolitsch is demanding that his team return to basic virtues such as fighting and aggressiveness. Altach is currently in a relegation zone, only two points separate them from last place in the table. A win is urgently needed to avoid being dragged further into relegation. The situation will become more complicated on Saturday, as both Klagenfurt and GAK could score against other teams, which would put Altach in an even more precarious position, as kleinezeitung.at reports.

The situation in Altach and Klagenfurt

The numbers are alarming for Altach: The team has been without a win in six games against Hartberg. With a current lead of just five points over relegation, the club is fighting in vain for its place in the league. After the duel with Hartberg, Altach is expecting an “English week” with two more important games against WSG Tirol.

On the other side is Klagenfurt, which after turbulent days is looking at a difficult path back to the licensing and a 3:5 defeat against WSG Tirol. Coach Peter Pacult highlights the need to improve his team's defense as Klagenfurt have conceded a whopping ten goals in their last three qualifying group games. Positive news comes in the form of Martin Hinteregger, Dikeni Salifou and Bob Bobzien returning to action, raising hopes for the next match.

A look at the league

The relegation battle in the Bundesliga is shaped by different teams. Six teams face important decisions. Every league game can be decisive for the outcome of the season, and the signs couldn't be more different. While LASK maintains its position at the top, Altach and Klagenfurt are fighting for survival. The upcoming game between LASK and WSG Tirol could not only be important for the guests, but also for the entire table. This is the assessment of sportschau.de.