SKU Amstetten vs Austria Lustenau Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this top-of-the-table clash in the Austrian 2. Liga. We've got SKU Amstetten in 4th hosting Austria Lustenau in 3rd, separated by just one point - proper six-pointer this one!

Now, you've got to love what Amstetten are doing at the moment. Ten games unbeaten! That's some going, ain't it? They're banging in 2.1 goals per game while keeping it tight at the back with only 0.8 conceded. Recent results show they're not mucking about - 3-0 wins against Stripfing and Kapfenberg, plus a tasty 3-1 over Rapid Wien II. They even had a go at Wolfsberger AC in the cup, drawing 2-2 with the big boys.

Lustenau ain't no mugs though, sitting pretty in third. But their recent form's a bit patchy if you ask me. Five wins, three draws, and two losses in their last ten. They're only scoring 1.2 goals per game, which is a bit worrying when you're coming up against a side that's keeping half their opponents quiet. They did grind out a 0-0 with Austria Salzburg recently, but got stuffed 0-3 by FC ST. Gallen in a friendly - not exactly confidence-boosting, is it?

Here's the interesting bit - these two have faced off nine times before, and get this: NO DRAWS! Amstetten have won four, Lustenau five. But at home, Amstetten have only won two out of five against these lot. Still, form over history, I say.

Amstetten are scoring 2.33 goals per game at their place, while Lustenau only manage 1.25 on their travels. The home side are keeping it solid defensively too, and with the momentum they've got going, I fancy them to keep that unbeaten run going.

Both teams tend to score in half their games, so there might be goals in this, but I'm leaning towards the home side's firepower and defensive solidity to see them through.