Match Overview
In this UEFA Europa League Group Stage match, Lask Linz will face off against Toulouse on December 14, 2023, at the Raiffeisen Arena. The odds for the match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.21, Draw – 3.72, Away Winner – 3.40.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have only met once before in a competitive fixture. In their previous encounter earlier in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, Toulouse emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Lask Linz.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Lask Linz has had mixed results in their recent matches across all competitions. They have won two matches, lost two matches, and drawn two matches. In terms of goals scored and conceded, they have netted four goals while conceding seven goals.
Their most recent match was in the Austrian Bundesliga against Austria Lustenau where they secured a convincing 3-1 victory. This win will provide them with some momentum heading into this crucial European fixture.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League Group Stage so far, Lask Linz has struggled to find consistent success. They currently sit at the bottom of Group E with just three points from five matches played.
At home in this competition, Lask Linz has won one match and lost one match while scoring four goals and conceding three goals.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Toulouse has also had an inconsistent run of form recently. In their last six away matches across all competitions, they have won one game, lost two games, and drawn three games. During this period, they have scored five goals while conceding eight goals.
Their most recent away fixture was against Lyon in Ligue 1, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat. This loss will be a setback for Toulouse, but they have shown resilience in previous matches and will look to bounce back in this important European clash.
In the UEFA Europa League Group Stage, Toulouse currently sits in second place in Group E with eight points from five matches played. They have won two games, drawn two games, and lost one game. In away matches in this competition, they have drawn one and lost one while scoring two goals and conceding six goals.
Key Players Spotlight
For Lask Linz, Robert Žulj has been a standout performer recently. The midfielder has contributed 10 goals and five assists across all competitions this season. His creativity and goal-scoring ability make him a key player for Lask Linz.
Toulouse’s Thijs Dallinga has been their main source of goals lately. The forward has found the back of the net eight times and provided two assists so far this season. His clinical finishing will be crucial for Toulouse’s chances in this match.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent results and performances of both teams, it is clear that Lask Linz has struggled defensively, conceding seven goals in their last six matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Toulouse has also had defensive issues, conceding eight goals during the same period.
Both teams have shown vulnerability at the back recently, which could lead to an open and high-scoring match. In fact, three or more goals have been scored in four out of Lask Linz’s last six matches as well as four out of Toulouse’s last six matches across all competitions.
Match Prediction: Lask Linz 1 – 2 Toulouse
Based on the analysis above and considering both teams’ recent form and performance, Toulouse is predicted to come out on top in this match. With their strong attacking options and Lask Linz’s defensive struggles, Toulouse should be able to secure a narrow victory.
