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VIENNA (Interstat) — SPG LASK Amateure/OÖ hosts Rapid Vienna on Monday, May 4, 2026, in an Austrian Bundesliga matchup with playoff implications, as both teams bring contrasting recent form to the pitch.

The home side enters on the heels of a 4-2 victory Friday over SC Rheindorf Altach, a result that extended a strong offensive run. In their last five matches, SPG LASK Amateure/OÖ has scored 14 goals, including a 5-1 dismantling of Hocheg Dacher E/H on April 26. However, consistency remains a concern: the team also suffered a 3-0 defeat to SV Licht-Loidl Lafnitz on April 24 and managed only a 1-1 draw with Sturm Graz on April 22.

Rapid Vienna, meanwhile, arrives with momentum after a 1-0 win over FC Red Bull Salzburg on April 26 — a result that snapped a two-match losing streak. Prior to that, Rapid fell to Hocheg Dacher E/H 2-0 on April 22 and Sturm Graz 2-0 on April 5. The visiting side has shown defensive resilience, keeping clean sheets in two of its last three matches, but has struggled to generate consistent offense outside a 4-2 win over Monday’s host on March 22.

The head-to-head history favors the home side. In the past three meetings, the team playing at home has won each time. SPG LASK Amateure/OÖ defeated Rapid Vienna 3-0 on Nov. 30, 2025, and 2-0 on Oct. 19, 2025. Rapid Vienna’s lone win in the series came March 22, 2026, when it prevailed 4-2 at home.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the teams’ statistical parity. SPG LASK Amateure/OÖ has been the higher-scoring side overall, averaging 2.4 goals per match in its last 10 outings, while Rapid Vienna averages 1.3 goals over the same span. Defensively, both teams have shown vulnerability: the home side has conceded in six of its past 10 matches, and Rapid has allowed goals in seven of its last 10.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. local time. The match will be played at SPG LASK Amateure/OÖ’s home venue.