1:2 and 0:1 with decisive goals conceded in the 78th and 65th minute, respectively, ended the two Austria home games against FC Red Bull Salzburg in pre-season, and the Veilchen have been waiting for a point win against the league leaders for quite some time:

"So far we have always managed to annoy them, especially in the home games. Salzburg are clear favourites, especially as they also have two days longer to prepare for the game. We will again think of something to make the game as difficult as possible for Salzburg and deliver a real fight," says coach Manfred Schmid.

The fans proved their great support once again in the European Cup home match against Villarreal, and we expect a good crowd of more than 10,000 on Sunday as well, and there will be plenty of entertainment away from the pitch at the "Violett Oktoberfest":

"What the fans can expect, and I can guarantee that: A team that will give its all for 90 minutes - where one stands up for the other, where a team is on the pitch that will do everything for the three points. A win is our clear goal. We have often come close against Salzburg, especially in home games. We want to make up for that on Sunday," explained Schmid.

Personnel news

The personnel situation is tense. El Sheiwi, Handl, Wustinger, Husković and Raguž are out, Mühl and Martins are still questionable: "Since the beginning of the season, we have always managed to put a good team on the pitch. I expect that to be the case on Sunday as well," said Manfred Schmid.