Vienna, July 28, 2026

A clear majority of Austrian football Bundesliga coaches see Red Bull Salzburg as the title favorites ahead of the season start, while LASK and Rapid Vienna are most frequently named as possible challengers.

What is new since July 27, 2026

Update from July 28, 2026: Ahead of the start of the new Austrian football Bundesliga season, the head coaches of the clubs have spoken out in a survey regarding the title race. The result: Most coaches see Red Bull Salzburg as the favorite.

Dietmar Kühbauer (LASK), Fabio Ingolitsch (Sturm Graz), Ognjen Zaric (Altach), and Markus Mader (Austria Lustenau) are betting on the "Bulls." Kühbauer described the former serial champions, who have not won a title since 2023, as "den Favoriten schlechthin".