Imst vs Lochau - Regionalliga - West

When Imst and Lochau clash at the home ground on September 26, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Regionalliga - West fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

Both Imst and Lochau will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Regionalliga - West. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, D over their last five and a win rate of 71.43% that few in the Regionalliga - West can match. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, WLLLW in their last five reflecting a win rate of 28.57%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. The on-loan Southampton striker had scored on his debut for Auxerre in defeat last weekend but followed it up with the winning goal against Nice to earn his old boss Will Still his first points in the job.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Imst favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Lochau are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Speaking in his unveiling press conference on Thursday, he said: Bayern Munich had attempted to sign Benjamin Sesko ahead of Manchester United, but a deal proved too expensive, according to cfbayerninsider.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. The former midfielder went on to choose that defensive combination a further five times - and they did not lose any of those games (W5, D1).

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.