Austria Klagenfurt — Admira : Match Preview and Prediction for August 29,2025

Klagenfurt’s Strong Start

Austria Klagenfurt, relegated from the Bundesliga, has started their second-division campaign with remarkable vigor. Their impressive record of three wins in four league matches signals strong intent for the season. A key factor in their early success is their consistent ability to find the back of the net; Rolf Landerl’s squad has scored in all four championship games, accumulating a total of seven goals.

Performance Against Bregenz

Their recent 2-1 victory over Bregenz perfectly encapsulates the team’s current form. Klagenfurt generated numerous scoring opportunities, registering 15 shots, with 8 of those on target. Forward Bartol Barišić was on the scoresheet, alongside the highly influential full-back Michael Lang, who contributed both a goal and an assist.

Defensive Concerns

Despite their attacking prowess, Austria Klagenfurt’s defense appears less robust. In the aforementioned Bregenz game, they conceded an early goal in the 11th minute. Furthermore, their sole home defeat this season, a 2-3 loss against Austria Wien II, highlights defensive vulnerabilities when the team commits heavily to offense. Coach Landerl himself acknowledges these issues. Facing Admira, a strong title contender, such defensive lapses are likely to be heavily punished. Adding to this, a clear pattern emerges: both teams have scored in 8 out of their last 10 home matches.

Admira’s Unbeaten Run

Admira enters this fixture as one of the league’s primary favorites, maintaining an unbeaten record so far. The team has consistently found the net in their last five official matches, including a dominant 4-1 cup victory against Voitsberg. In that game, 21-year-old forward Filip Ristanic secured a hat-trick, underscoring their potent attacking capabilities.

Coach Silberberger’s Assessment

However, head coach Thomas Silberberger admits that his team “hasn’t yet hit the stride many expected.” This sentiment is reflected in their league results: a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wels, secured by a 95th-minute goal, and two high-scoring draws against Austria Wien II (1-1) and Amstetten (2-2). While Admira consistently scores, they also tend to allow opponents opportunities to create and convert chances.

Defensive Cohesion and Open Play

Klagenfurt’s coach Landerl accurately identified a potential weakness: “They also have a revamped squad, they’re not perfectly gelled yet.” The home side could certainly exploit this lack of defensive cohesion. Admira is expected to employ a high-pressing strategy and will not sit back, which will only contribute to a more open game with chances at both ends.