Lask has significantly shaken up the Austrian Bundesliga in recent weeks, profoundly influencing the title race. Following setbacks for Red Bull Salzburg and FK Austria Vienna due to LASK victories, the situation at the top of the table is intensifying. Red Bull Salzburg faces a decisive double-header against Austria Vienna, while league leaders Sturm Graz also meet LASK – a constellation that could redefine the championship.

Red Bull Salzburg urgently needs to get back on track after their recent setback against LASK. This Sunday, April 19, the Red Bulls will face FK Austria Vienna away at the Generali Arena at 14:30 CEST, before hosting them just a few days later. To achieve a successful season and win the title, winning all remaining matches is essential.

The tension is rising as league leaders Sturm Graz will also play two matches against LASK in the coming weeks. If Sturm Graz drops points, especially against LASK, Red Bull Salzburg would have the title race entirely back in their own hands. LASK thus plays a crucial role as the kingmaker.

FK Austria Vienna has also had a difficult few weeks. A win against Hartberg was followed by a clear 1-4 defeat against LASK and a draw in the Vienna derby against Rapid. In their last encounter in February, Austria Vienna managed to end Salzburg's long winning streak, securing a 2-0 victory at the Red Bull Arena.

The away match on Sunday will be broadcast as usual on Sky Sport Austria. For Red Bull Salzburg, Takumu Kawamura (knee), Justin Omoregie (shoulder), and Oliver Lukic (back injury) are unavailable. It remains to be seen whether Damir Redzic (thigh injury) will be available, while John Mellberg has returned to team training after a long injury layoff.

The Red Bull Salzburg team will wear black armbands in this match to commemorate their former player, Alexander Manninger. As is often the case in the championship group, a very close match is expected, where the experience of the Austria Vienna players meets Salzburg's title ambitions, with LASK as an indirect but powerful factor in the background.