Early in the 2026-27 Austrian Bundesliga campaign, after just three to five matchdays, Grazer AK sits near the foot of the table with a heavy goal difference following heavy defeats, while WSG Tirol, SCR Altach, TSV Hartberg, and Austria Wien also occupy the lower positions with limited points. Promoted side Austria Lustenau has shown mixed early results. The league’s format—regular season followed by a relegation round where points carry forward in full this year—heightens the importance of avoiding the bottom spots, as only the last-place side drops to the Second League. Recent squad turnover, home/away form, and head-to-head trends among mid- and lower-table sides continue to shape trader views on the likely relegated clubs.