2. Liga
The 2. Liga is Austria's second-tier professional football division, sitting directly below the Bundesliga. It features a mix of traditional clubs, developing teams, and ambitious outfits vying for promotion, with a focus on youth development and competitive balance. The league serves as the main pathway to the Bundesliga and a proving ground for rising talents.
⚡ Attacking, high-pressing play with quick transitions and a focus on player development
📌 Notable Facts
- Rebranded from Erste Liga to 2. Liga in 2018/19.
- Promotion to the Bundesliga rewards teams with greater visibility, television revenue, and prestige.
- Reserve teams of larger clubs are allowed to compete in the 2. Liga but cannot be promoted to the Bundesliga.
① Classic rivalry encounter.
② Form often goes out the window in derbies.
③ Passion and intensity will define this match.
① Form favors hosts.
② Home team sits higher in the table.
③ Their recent results give them the psychological edge.
① Admira Wacker have a stronger squad and recent form.
② Wels will push at home but struggle to keep them out.
③ Expect a narrow away win with chances for both sides.
① Austria Lustenau bring quality and better form, giving them the edge away from home.
② SV Stripfing will sit deep and try to disrupt the flow, but may struggle to score.
③ An away win with a clean sheet for Lustenau is likely.
① Klagenfurt's higher league pedigree should overpower Bregenz.
② Bregenz may grab a consolation, but the away attack can break through.
③ The match likely features goals from both sides.
① SKN St. Pölten control the game at home and score twice.
② Amstetten push to respond, keeping it competitive.
③ An entertaining clash with goals from both sides.
① Austria Salzburg showcase stronger form and home advantage.
② Floridsdorfer AC will need to defend stoutly to stay in the game.
③ A clean sheet caps off a comfortable home victory.
① Kapfenberg are slightly favored at home against Sturm Graz II.
② Sturm Graz II can threaten on the break, so expect chances for both sides.
③ A narrow win for Kapfenberg is the most likely outcome.
① Austria Salzburg bring the stronger squad and recent results.
② Rapid Wien II will push high with a home atmosphere.
③ Expect a tight, goal-scoring battle with Salzburg edging it late.
① Home momentum continues.
② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
