PREVIEW: Liefering Hosts Wels in Austrian 2. Liga Clash

VIENNA (Interstat) — A surging Liefering side will look to continue its push up the table when it hosts a struggling Wels team in the Austrian 2. Liga on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The match at the Liefering Arena pits two teams in contrasting form. Liefering, the reserve side for Red Bull Salzburg, enters on a two-game winning streak, including a notable 1-0 away victory over Sturm Graz on March 10. Their attack has shown potency, netting four goals in a wild 4-3 win over S-W Bregenz on March 6.

Wels, meanwhile, seeks to rebound from a 1-0 home loss to Young Violets Austria Wien on March 7. Their form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five league matches. That victory was a 1-0 result against FC Flyeralarm Admira on Feb. 27.

The head-to-head history suggests a tight contest. The teams played to a 1-1 draw in their last meeting on Sept. 19, 2025, in Wels.

Statistical projections heavily favor the hosts. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a decisive 4-0 victory for Liefering.

A win would solidify Liefering’s momentum ahead of a challenging April schedule, which includes fixtures against Floridsdorfer, Saint Polten and Young Violets Austria Wien. For Wels, finding points on the road is critical as they face a gauntlet of upcoming matches against mid-table sides Aust Klagenfurt and Austria Salzburg in early April.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time.