SK Rapid vs Grazer AK preview
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Allianz Stadion
Round 3 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 28
CONTEXT
SK Rapid defeated Grazer AK by a final score of 8-0. The halftime score was 5-0. SK Rapid held 72 percent possession while Grazer AK had 28 percent. Home expected goals reached 5.72 against an away total of 0.6 for a differential of 5.12. The stronger team SK Rapid won the contest. The outcome proved consistent with expected goals. Deviation measured 100 percent at a significant level for SK Rapid. Efficiency remained in line with projections. No red cards occurred during the match. The result aligned with available indicators. Second half adjustments were not required. Possession and chance creation favored the home side throughout both periods without disciplinary interruptions.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: SK Rapid recorded a significant 100 percent deviation in the match outcome.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team projection.
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xG alignment: The final result stayed consistent with the expected goals differential.
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Market alignment: The outcome aligned with pre-match market indicators.
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xG expectations: SK Rapid produced 5.72 expected goals while Grazer AK produced 0.6.
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Event impact: The 8-0 scoreline reflected sustained dominance by the home side.
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Red card distortion: No red cards were issued and therefore no distortion occurred.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.32
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. Rekik
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
M. Undesser
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
S. Sampl
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
1.59
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.53
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ried
Rank: 57
W
Rheindorf Altach
Rank: 58
W
Ried
Rank: 55
W
Ried
Rank: 55
L
Sturm Graz
Rank: 74
L
Austria Wien
Rank: 66
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Lustenau
Rank: 52
W
LASK Linz
Rank: 74
L
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rank: 54
W
Rheindorf Altach
Rank: 56
D
WSG Tirol
Rank: 53
W
Wolfsberger AC
Rank: 63
L
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 1
1
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.12
55.66
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
Power Score
65.12
55.66
League Position
1
9
Global Rank
395
671
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
SK Rapid
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Opponent-weighted form score
Grazer AK
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
SK Rapid Grazer AK
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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SK Rapid
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Grazer AK
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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
SK Rapid
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Grazer AK
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
42.29
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
35.36
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
SK Rapid
+0.61
Efficiency Index
vs
Grazer AK
-0.61
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
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.
SK Rapid
vs
Grazer AK
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
20%
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.
-1.17
vs
-0.13
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
22%
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).
-0.13
vs
-1.17
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
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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SK Rapid
vs
Grazer AK
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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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
SK Rapid
0.39
Grazer AK
0.50
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
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
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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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
SK Rapid
0.00
Grazer AK
0.12
SK Rapid
Grazer AK
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- SCR had peak pressure around 62'.
- SCR started the game with stronger pressure.
SCR Pressure
GAK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
SCR reached the top pressure at 62' (100.00).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
SK Rapid
SCR
Home
4
matches
Grazer AK
GAK
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
6
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-17T00:08:54+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
3-1-4-2
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Allianz Stadion
Capacity
28345
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
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Statistics
Possession
SCR
69%
GAK
31%
Top Statistics
8
Goals
0
9
Big Chances Created
1
5
Shots
6
69
Dangerous attacks
18
72
Possession
28
8
Corners
1
19
Free kicks
5
0
Yellow Cards
4
Match Overview
89
Ball Safe
57
5
Goal Kicks
5
13
Goal Attempts
5
5
Substitutions
3
19
Throwins
10
2
Hit Woodwork
0
4
Assists
0
1
Injuries
0
13
Dribble Attempts
6
9
Successful Dribbles
3
69
Successful Dribbles Percentage
50
Attacking
115
Attacks
68
4
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
53
Long Passes
40
778
Passes
291
721
Successful Passes
235
93
Successful Passes Percentage
81
20
Key Passes
6
29
Successful Long Passes
23
55
Successful Long Passes Percentage
58
Defensive
2
Saves
8
10
Tackles
8
5
Interceptions
7
45
Duels Won
25
Build-up
25
Total Crosses
10
9
Accurate Crosses
4
Discipline
1
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
19
Lineup
Referee :
Arnes Talic
Manager ▼
J. Hoff Thorup
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
25
Paul Gartler
Goalkeeper
23
Jonas Auer
Defender
17
Tobias Gulliksen
Midfielder
21
Louis Schaub
Midfielder
Referee :
Arnes Talic
Manager ▼
F. Feldhofer
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
1
Jakob Meierhofer
Goalkeeper
30
Christoph Hasenhüttl
Defender
10
Christian Lichtenberger
Midfielder
17
Souleyman Mandey
Midfielder
70
Nicky Fatayi Brown Ugo
Midfielder
11
Mark Grosse
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
Left foot shot / 8th Goal
86'
8th Substitution
84'
6th Substitution
80'
7th Substitution
80'
Left foot shot / 7th Goal
74'
4th Substitution
69'
5th Substitution
69'
68'
3rd Substitution
58'
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Left foot shot / 6th Goal
56'
46'
1st Substitution
46'
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
45+4'
45+1'
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Header / 4th Goal
42'
41'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
22'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Goal awarded
15'
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
14'
Header / 2nd Goal
12'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
5'
CONCLUSION
The match data shows SK Rapid controlled proceedings from the opening minutes through to the final whistle. Possession dominance combined with an expected goals advantage produced a clear result that matched projections. The absence of red cards allowed both teams to maintain their intended structures without forced adjustments. Halftime lead of 5-0 set the platform for continued control in the second period. Overall metrics confirmed the stronger side delivered performance levels aligned with pre-match assessments. The final margin reflected efficient conversion of opportunities created during open play. No external factors altered the expected trajectory of the contest.
Match Commentary