League-position context
Sturm Graz rank5th
Lask Linz rank2nd
Sturm Graz points9
Lask Linz points17
Sturm Graz: #5 ยท 9 pts ยท GD -6
8 pts off the top 2. Inside the play-off places. 8 pts from safety.
Lask Linz: #2 ยท 17 pts ยท GD +7
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. Inside the play-off places. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.