Preview: Amstetten Hosts First Vienna in Austrian 2. Liga Clash

VIENNA (Interstat) — A lopsided recent history will be on the line Friday when SC Amstetten hosts First Vienna FC 1894 in an Austrian 2. Liga match.

Kickoff is set for Friday, April 24, 2026, at Amstetten’s home ground.

The hosts enter with a clear psychological edge, having won the last three head-to-head meetings, all played at Vienna’s venue. The most recent was a 2-1 victory on March 29. Overall, Amstetten has outscored Vienna 7-4 in those three contests.

However, both teams are looking to rebound from disappointing results last Friday. Amstetten (W-D-L: 3-2-5 in last 10) is coming off a heavy 5-0 road defeat to Floridsdorfer AC. First Vienna (4-2-4 in last 10) played to a scoreless draw at FC Flyeralarm Admira.

Vienna’s form has been inconsistent, mixing wins over clubs like Sturm Graz II with losses to lower-table sides. Amstetten’s results have been similarly uneven, highlighted by the recent heavy loss but also featuring a win over Admira in December.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the pattern of recent meetings is projected to continue with a 2-1 victory for Amstetten.

The match could be pivotal for mid-table positioning as the season enters its final weeks. Following this contest, Amstetten’s next fixture is at home against Austria Klagenfurt on May 8. First Vienna will host SV Wels on May 2.

Key Matchup: Amstetten’s attack, which has found success against Vienna recently, versus a Vienna defense that has kept two clean sheets in its last three matches but conceded multiple goals in the prior three head-to-head games.

Injury and lineup reports for both clubs will be released Thursday.