Austria Wien vs Liepāja preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Generali Arena
Europa Conference League
Austria WienFAK
3 1
LiepājaFKL
Full Time
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 5 - 1
Goal
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Goal
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Red Card Marvin Martins 8'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Austria Wien 3–1 Liepāja. The result saw Austria Wien take the points. Austria Wien showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Austria Wien 2.1 – 0.7 Liepāja. Possession was 66%–34%. The match featured at least one red card, which may have affected the flow of the game.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Austria Wien 3-1 Liepāja. Austria Wien showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expected performance levels throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the xG values of 2.12 to 0.71.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre-match market projections.
  • xG expectations: Austria Wien posted 2.12 xG while Liepaja recorded 0.71 xG.
  • Event impact: The away red card shaped second half adjustments and match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: The red card created measurable distortion in the second half proceedings.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
L. Zufferli
L. Zufferli
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
A. Berti
A. Berti
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Bercigli
F. Bercigli
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
G. Ayroldi
G. Ayroldi
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Austria Wien S. Helm
S. Helm
VS
Liepāja V. Vassiljev
V. Vassiljev
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Liepāja Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Wien Rank: 66 L
Dečić Rank: W
Dečić Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Austria Wien
73.27%
Draw
18.1%
Away Liepāja
8.63%

Movement

Changes since opening
Austria Wien
-23.86%
Draw
+16.2%
Liepāja
+7.67%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
30.13
36.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Austria Wien
Liepāja
Power Score
30.13
36.67
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Austria Wien — Opponent-weighted form score
Liepāja — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Austria Wien Liepāja

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Austria Wien

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Liepāja

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Austria Wien ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Liepāja
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.23
35.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
35.00
30.23
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Austria Wien -0.39 Efficiency Index
vs
Liepāja +0.39 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Austria Wien
Liepāja
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Austria Wien
vs
Liepāja
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Austria Wien Liepāja
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
29%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.25 vs -0.20
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Austria Wien Liepāja
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
29%
12%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.20 vs -0.25
Austria Wien
Liepāja
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Austria Wien
vs
Liepāja
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Austria Wien Liepāja
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Austria Wien 0.29
Liepāja 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Austria Wien Liepāja
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Austria Wien 0.03
Liepāja 0.05
Austria Wien
Liepāja
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FAK had peak pressure around 42'.
  • FKL started the game with stronger pressure.
FAK Pressure FKL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FAK reached the top pressure at 42' (86.19).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Austria Wien FAK Home
1 matches
Liepāja FKL Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
2
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
1.39
xG
1.74
1.74
xGA
1.39

Data last updated: 2026-07-31T00:06:26+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 5 - 1
Stadium
Generali Arena
Capacity
17500
Attendance
8300
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luca Zufferli
Alessio Berti
Filippo Bercigli
Giovanni Ayroldi

Statistics

Possession
FAK
61%
FKL
39%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 2
59 Dangerous attacks 38
66 Possession 34
8 Corners 3
9 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

60 Ball Safe 59
11 Goal Kicks 11
13 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 24
2 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
11 Dribble Attempts 7
4 Successful Dribbles 3
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43

Attacking

85 Attacks 65
4 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

52 Long Passes 52
492 Passes 248
434 Successful Passes 191
88 Successful Passes Percentage 77
32 Successful Long Passes 30
62 Successful Long Passes Percentage 58

Defensive

3 Saves 7
6 Tackles 14
10 Interceptions 9

Build-up

21 Total Crosses 13
7 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
10 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Luca Zufferli

Starting XI ▼

1
Samuel Sahin-Radlinger
Samuel Sahin-Radlinger Goalkeeper
6.69
3
Ibrahim Buhari
Ibrahim Buhari Defender
5.85
44
Valentin Toifl
Valentin Toifl
Defender60'
6.82
4
Jonas Feddersen
Jonas Feddersen Defender
7.62
16
Kang-hee Lee
Kang-hee Lee Defender
6.6
30
Manfred Fischer
Manfred Fischer
Midfielder60'
6.87
6
Philipp Maybach
Philipp Maybach Midfielder
7.16
21
Matteo Schablas
Matteo Schablas Midfielder
7.28
22
Florian Wustinger
Florian Wustinger Midfielder
6.53
46
Johannes Handl
Johannes Handl
Defender46'
7.36
26
Reinhold Ranftl
Reinhold Ranftl (C) Midfielder
7.82
7
Vasilije Markovic
Vasilije Markovic Attacker
6.17
14
Kelvin Boateng
Kelvin Boateng Attacker
7.32
19
Johannes Eggestein
Johannes Eggestein
Attacker61'
6.82
20
Julian Hettwer
Julian Hettwer Attacker
6.67
74
Hasan Deshishku
Hasan Deshishku
Attacker73'
6.58
Referee : Luca Zufferli

Starting XI ▼

12
Danijel Petkovic
Danijel Petkovic Goalkeeper
7.73
2
Bart Straalman
Bart Straalman Defender
6.64
4
Marvin Martins
Marvin Martins (C) Defender
5.22
26
Vjačeslavs Isajevs
Vjačeslavs Isajevs Defender
6.33
28
Andriy Korobenko
Andriy Korobenko
Midfielder42'
6.66
35
Vladislavs Sorokins
Vladislavs Sorokins Defender
6.68
6
Rodolphe Ekou
Rodolphe Ekou Midfielder
6.36
33
Ilja Korotkovs
Ilja Korotkovs
Defender36'
6.5
7
Abiodun Ogunniyi
Abiodun Ogunniyi Midfielder
6.3
44
Kyvon Leidsman
Kyvon Leidsman
Attacker46'
6.58
23
Amar Haïdara
Amar Haïdara Midfielder
7.19
—
Amar Haïdara
72'
32
Leonel Strumia
Leonel Strumia Midfielder
6.52
70
Danila Patijcuks
Danila Patijcuks Midfielder
6.99
29
Lauris Lākutis
Lauris Lākutis
Midfielder72'
6.6
18
Joseph Oloko Ede
Joseph Oloko Ede Attacker
6.63

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Hasan Deshishku → Julian Hettwer
10th Substitution
73'
72'
Event
Lauris Lākutis → Danila Patijcuks
8th Substitution
72'
Event
Afonso Leite → Amar Haïdara
9th Substitution
Event
Reinhold Ranftl
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
66'
Event
Johannes Eggestein → Kelvin Boateng
7th Substitution
61'
Event
Manfred Fischer → Kang-hee Lee
5th Substitution
60'
Event
Valentin Toifl → Ibrahim Buhari
6th Substitution
60'
Event
Johannes Handl → Florian Wustinger
3rd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Kyvon Leidsman → Abiodun Ogunniyi
4th Substitution
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
Andriy Korobenko → Vjačeslavs Isajevs
2nd Substitution
36'
Event
Ilja Korotkovs → Rodolphe Ekou
1st Substitution
34'
Event
Rodolphe Ekou
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Kelvin Boateng
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
29'
Event
Jonas Feddersen
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
19'
16'
Event
Leonel Strumia
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Florian Wustinger
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
11'
8'
Event
Marvin Martins
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard
4'
Event
Amar Haïdara
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Manfred Fischer takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Johannes Eggestein with his right foot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Schablas takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
89
Attempt Attempt
Bart Straalman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Johannes Eggestein with his right foot, but it's saved.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Update Update
Hasan Deshishku is on, and Julian Hettwer is off.
72
Update Update
Lauris Lakutis is on, and Danila Patijcuks is off.
72
Substitution Substitution
Afonso Leite is substituted off for Amar Haidara.
70
Attempt Attempt
Valentin Toifl attempts a header but misses the shot.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Reinhold Ranftl scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Manfred Fischer.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-1.
62
Attempt Attempt
Joseph Ede takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
61
Attempt Attempt
Jonas Feddersen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
61
Attempt Attempt
Julian Hettwer takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
61
Update Update
Johannes Eggestein comes on for Kelvin Boateng.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Substitution Substitution
Manfred Fischer is substituted off for Lee Kang Hee.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Buhari takes a right-footed shot but misses.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Amar Haidara takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
46
Substitution Substitution
Kyvon Leidsman is substituted for Abiodun Ogunniyi.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Johannes Handl comes on for Florian Wustinger.
45
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Schablas takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Abiodun Ogunniyi takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Kelvin Boateng takes a left-footed shot but misses.
42
Update Update
On comes Andriy Korobenko, off goes Vjaceslavs Isajevs.
41
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Kelvin Boateng with his right foot is saved.
39
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Schablas takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
39
Attempt Attempt
Vasilije Markovic takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
36
Update Update
Ilja Korotkov is on, and Ekou Rodolphe is off.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
32
Attempt Attempt
Vjaceslavs Isajevs takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
32
Attempt Attempt
Bart Straalman takes a shot, but it is blocked.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Kelvin Boateng with his right foot results in a goal.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kelvin Boateng takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
27
Attempt Attempt
Vasilije Markovic takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Vjaceslavs Isajevs takes a right-footed shot but misses.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Jonas Feddersen scores with a left-footed shot.
16
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Jonas Feddersen scores, making it 1-1.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Red Card Red Card Important
Marvin Martins Santos receives a red card.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Amar Haidara scores with a left-footed shot.
4
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Luca Zufferli.

CONCLUSION

Austria Wien completed a 3-1 win in the second leg to advance from the tie. The home team maintained control after the halftime score of 2-1 and capitalized on the numerical advantage following the away red card. Possession dominance at 66 percent supported their higher xG output and contributed to the final margin. The result reflected the data driven expectations without notable surprises in efficiency or alignment. Liepaja struggled to overcome the early deficit and the later dismissal which limited their opportunities. Overall the performance metrics confirmed Austria Wien as deserved winners on the night and across the aggregate. This outcome closes the tie with clear separation in both scoreline and underlying numbers.