SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Match Preview
A true “David vs Goliath” battle takes place at the ImmoAgentur Stadion on Friday, 12 December 2025. League leaders SKN St. Pölten arrive in Vorarlberg sitting top of the table with 32 points, aiming to cement their promotion bid to the Bundesliga. In stark contrast, SW Bregenz are fighting for their lives in 15th place with just 7 points. After a brief glimmer of hope with a win against First Vienna, Bregenz crashed back to earth with a loss to Rapid II. St. Pölten, boasting the league’s best defense, will look to ruthlessly exploit the hosts’ fragility.
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Match Info
- Competition: Admiral 2. Liga (Round 16)
- Venue: ImmoAgentur Stadion, Bregenz (Capacity: 12,000)
- Date: Friday, 12 December 2025
- Kickoff: 18:00 CET | 17:00 GMT | 22:30 IST
- Referee: TBC (ÖFB Appointment)
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Match Stakes
SW Bregenz (15th — 7 pts):
- Win → Massive upset; could lift them off the bottom depending on other results
- Draw → A respectable point against the leaders; boosts morale
- Loss → Anchors them in the relegation zone; gap to safety widens
SKN St. Pölten (1st — 32 pts):
- Win → Maintains top spot and pressure on chasers (Admira/Ried)
- Draw → Disappointing; allows rivals to close the points gap
- Loss → A shock defeat that could see them lose the league lead
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Team News
SW Bregenz:
- Obermüller P. — Available (Key Defender)
- Monsberger M. — Available (Top Scorer)
- No major suspensions reported.
SKN St. Pölten:
- Tadic D. — Available (Veteran Striker)
- Ritzmaier M. — Questionable (Knock in training)
- Thesker S. — Out (Knee Injury)
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
SW Bregenz
- 05/12 — 1–3 vs SK Rapid II (Loss)
- 30/11 — 3–0 vs First Vienna (Win)
- 23/11 — 1–2 vs Austria Vienna Am (Loss)
- 08/11 — 1–2 vs A. Lustenau (Loss)
- 01/11 — 1–1 vs Hertha Wels (Draw)
SKN St. Pölten
- 06/12 — 2–0 vs Austria Vienna Am (Win)
- 28/11 — 1–1 vs Hertha Wels (Draw)
- 23/11 — 2–1 vs Kapfenberg (Win)
- 08/11 — 1–2 vs Admira Wacker (Loss)
- 01/11 — 0–2 vs Floridsdorfer AC (Loss)
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 08/08/2025 — St. Pölten 4–2 Bregenz
- 09/05/2025 — St. Pölten 3–1 Bregenz
- 08/11/2024 — Bregenz 0–4 St. Pölten
- 27/08/2024 — St. Pölten 0–2 Bregenz (Cup)
- 20/05/2024 — St. Pölten 2–2 Bregenz
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
SW Bregenz (4-2-3-1)
Flückiger; Brückler, Makovec, Dodig, Prirsch; Tiefenbach, Satin; Wanner, Monsberger, Gabryel; Renan
SKN St. Pölten (4-3-3)
Strasser; Keiblinger, Bauer, Carlson, Numbisi; Messerer, Nutz, Scharner; Just, Tadic, Sukiasyan
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Impact Bench
SW Bregenz: Herbety (Speed on wing), Flores (Creative option)
SKN St. Pölten: Dombaxi (Pace against tired legs), Gschweidl (Goal threat)
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Tactical Analysis
SW Bregenz
Bregenz struggles to keep clean sheets, having conceded 26 goals this season. Against the league leaders, they will likely sit deep in a low block and try to play long balls to Renan or Monsberger. Their transition defense is a weakness; if they lose the ball in midfield, they are often punished quickly.
SKN St. Pölten
The visitors play a dominant, possession-based game orchestrated by Stefan Nutz. They will look to overload the wings and deliver crosses for Dario Tadic. St. Pölten’s high press should force turnovers deep in the Bregenz half. Their main challenge is complacency; they must kill the game off early to avoid a nervous finish.
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Key Battles
- Dodig vs Tadic — young defender vs experienced goal machine
- Satin vs Nutz — battle for midfield control
- Prirsch vs Just — stopping the winger’s cut-ins
- Flückiger vs The St. Pölten Attack — goalkeeper must make big saves
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Spotlight Players
SW Bregenz — Franco Flückiger
The goalkeeper is often the busiest player on the pitch. To get any result against the league leaders, he will need to produce a “Man of the Match” performance.
SKN St. Pölten — Dario Tadic
The veteran striker is a cheat code at this level. His movement in the box is elite for the 2. Liga. If Bregenz gives him a yard of space, he will score.
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Prediction
SW Bregenz 1–3 SKN St. Pölten
The gap in quality is simply too large. St. Pölten have dominated recent H2H meetings (scoring 11 goals in the last 3 league games against Bregenz). Bregenz might grab a consolation goal at home, but the leaders should take all three points comfortably.
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Betting Insights
- St. Pölten to Win — Highly Likely
- Over 2.5 Goals — Yes
- Handicap (-1.5 St. Pölten) — Value Bet
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — Where to Watch
- Austria: Laola1.at (Free Stream), ORF Sport+
- International: OneFootball (Select Regions)
SW Bregenz vs SKN St. Pölten — FAQs
Q: When is the Bregenz vs St. Pölten match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 12 December 2025, at 18:00 CET.
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It will be played at the ImmoAgentur Stadion in Bregenz.
Q: Who is the favorite to win?
A: SKN St. Pölten are heavy favorites due to their position at the top of the table.
Q: How can I watch the match online?
A: The match is typically streamed for free on Laola1.at in Austria and globally.
Q: Did Bregenz win the last match?
A: No. Bregenz lost 1–3 to SK Rapid II in their last outing.
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