SVG Reichenau vs Wolfsberger AC preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 16, 2025

A classic “David versus Goliath” story is set to unfold in the second round of the ÖFB-Cup (Austrian Cup) as third-tier amateurs SVG Reichenau welcome the might of Austrian Bundesliga professionals, Wolfsberger AC. For the home side from the Regionalliga West, this is the biggest match of their season, a chance to test themselves against the elite and dream of a monumental upset in front of their home supporters. Wolfsberger, meanwhile, will be looking to avoid a potential banana skin and professionally navigate their way into the next round.

This fixture represents the magic of the cup, but for punters, it’s a classic mismatch where the challenge lies in finding value in handicap and goals markets. This match preview will examine the huge gulf in class between the two sides, the potential for squad rotation, and the key stats to provide an expert analysis for this cup clash.

SVG Reichenau v Wolfsberger AC Match Preview

Team Recent Form

SVG Reichenau: WWDLW

Wolfsberger AC: LWDLD

Key Stats

Gulf in Class: Wolfsberger AC have a history of dominating lower-league opposition in the cup. They have scored 15 goals in their last four ÖFB-Cup matches against teams from the third tier or lower, winning all four games comfortably.
Reichenau’s Home Form: While facing a monumental step up in quality, the hosts are in strong form in their own division. SVG Reichenau are unbeaten in their last eight home matches in the Regionalliga West.
No Room for Upsets: The Bundesliga side are typically very professional in these ties. Wolfsberger have successfully progressed to the next round in nine of their last ten ÖFB-Cup ties against non-professional opposition.

I predict a 4-1 victory for Wolfsberger AC. While the romance of the cup gives SVG Reichenau a glimmer of hope, the overwhelming gap between a semi-professional third-tier side and a full-time Austrian Bundesliga team is simply too vast to ignore. Wolfsberger are expected to rotate their squad, but even their second-string players will possess a level of quality and fitness that the hosts cannot match. The passion of the home side on their biggest day will likely see them grab a memorable consolation goal, but the professional visitors should cruise to a comfortable and high-scoring victory.

SVG Reichenau v Wolfsberger AC H2H

First Ever Meeting: This will be the first-ever competitive match between SVG Reichenau and Wolfsberger AC.
Wolfsberger’s Cup Record: The Bundesliga side have won their last six consecutive ÖFB-Cup matches against teams from the Regionalliga or lower.
Goals Against Amateurs: Wolfsberger have scored three or more goals in five of their last six cup ties against non-professional opposition.
Reichenau’s Best Run: SVG Reichenau’s best-ever performance in the ÖFB-Cup saw them reach this same stage in the 2022/23 season, where they were eliminated by a fellow Bundesliga side.

Pre-game Odds

SVG Reichenau Win: 15.00
Draw: 8.50
Wolfsberger AC Win: 1.15

Team News SVG Reichenau

For the hosts, this is the pinnacle of their season and they have no new injury concerns. Manager Gernot Glänzer will field his strongest possible starting eleven as the amateur side looks to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the club’s history. The team will be relying on their organisation and home support to try and compete with the top-flight visitors.

Team News Wolfsberger AC

Wolfsberger AC manager Dietmar Kühbauer will use this cup tie as an opportunity to heavily rotate his squad and rest key players for their upcoming Bundesliga fixtures. Star striker Thierno Ballo and influential captain Mario Leitgeb are expected to be given the night off entirely. This will provide valuable minutes for fringe players and promising young talents from the club’s academy.