League-position context
Sturm Graz rank2nd
Lask Linz rank8th
Sturm Graz points37
Lask Linz points25
Sturm Graz: #2 ยท 37 pts ยท GD +14
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Lask Linz: #8 ยท 25 pts ยท GD -1
12 pts off the top 2. 2 pts above the play-off edge. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.