- Recent form: Grazer AK 1902 are in good form with four wins from their last five, but have a mixed away record in this competition (W2, D3, L7).
- Home form: Altach have a strong home record in the Bundesliga Relegation Group 2026, with only six wins, five draws and one loss at home (W6, D5, L1).
- Head-to-head: Grazer AK 1902 have a very slight edge in the head-to-head record over the last three meetings between the two teams (W1, D2, L0).
Stalemate at the bottom
Grazer AK 1902 currently occupy 2nd place in the Bundesliga Relegation Group 2026 after 25 games with 19 points. They are just one point ahead of 3rd placed SC Rheindorf Altach, who have 18 points. Both sides need to pick up a win on Saturday to enhance their chances of avoiding automatic relegation to the second tier of Austrian football.
Grazer AK 1902 are in much better form than their hosts going into Saturday’s game. They have won four of their last five and come into this game on the back of a three-game winning streak, while Altach have two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five. 1902 beat Altach 3-1 in the reverse fixture at home five months ago in the Bundesliga, but Grazer AK’s away form in this lower tier has been poor with just two wins from 12, three draws and seven losses.
Head-to-Head
Grazer AK 1902 have a good record against Altach, winning one and drawing two of their three previous meetings in all competitions. Altach have not won any of their previous three home games against Grazer AK 1902.
All of the stats point towards the visitors taking all three points, and the odds are good enough to justify a bet on them at 3.1.
Team news
Altach setup
Ognjen Zaric’s Altach are a 4-3-3 side that set the pace with an energetic and high-tempo style since he took over in January 2026. The team high presses, looks to transition quickly and plays fast on the wings to create chances. Rheindorf are solid at the back at home in the Relegation Group, conceding just 11 goals in 12 games, an average of 0.92 goals conceded per game.
Grazer AK 1902 setup
Ferdinand Feldhofer has brought stability and good results to Grazer AK 1902 with his tactical nous since his appointment in March 2025. 1902 set up in a back three system, are very structured and compact in the way they play, sit deep and counter with discipline and use their wingbacks to counterattack.
- Ramiz Harakate is in red-hot form for Grazer AK 1902, having scored four of his team’s last 11 goals in their last five matches.
- Jacob Italiano is an ever-present threat in the 1902 line-up, scoring three goals in three Relegation Group matches this season and is always a threat to the goal.
Game analysis
With both teams vying for points that could keep them in the top flight, expect a gritty chess match with a lot of intensity and flow on Saturday. Altach’s high-tempo, vertical style and 1902’s compact, structured style will make for a match with lots of chances at both ends.
1902 have scored 12 goals in 12 away Relegation Group games and have the firepower to score on the road, but lack the consistency and are up against a solid Altach defence at home. 1902 are the form team and have an edge in the direct competition. I am going with Grazer AK 1902 to take all three points and a game full of goals. Over 2.5 goals - yes, at 2.38 and both teams to score - yes, at 1.95.
