Match Previews

Holland/Braunoder/Guenouche return. Asllani may start. Boss Wimmer may be suspended. Fischer should return. Galvao out. Fitz should play.

Finally ended their miserable run of form by annihilating Blau-Weiss Linz 4-0 before the international break. Were very impressive throughout, and could have won by more goals.

Captain Fischer's injury is less damaging now that both Holland and Braunoder return from suspension. The former is expected to return here but may start from the bench.

Rotation CB Plavotic has torn ankle ligaments, which is more problematic now that Galvao is carrying an injury. CB has become a bit thin on the ground. Can cope with this fixture but any more injuries in this position may cripple them.

Talented youngsters El Sheiwi and Wustinger are long-term absentees. Both are missed in their own way but neither have played for a long time too. Raguz is another long-term absentee; they miss someone in his position but he's been fit enough to be that person so he's not specifically missed.

Rotation options Jukic, Vucic, and Pazourek may be omitted.

Rotation LWB Guenouche returns from injury.

New striker Asllani may keep his starting berth ahead of Huskovic following an impressive showing last match.

A conditional one-match suspension has been levied against boss Wimmer for unsportsmanlike behaviour in the derby with Rapid. Sources are unclear whether it's only activated if another offence is committed or if it applies here.

Midfield regular Fitz should have shaken off his injury in time for this game.