Grazer AK vs Rheindorf Altach preview

Austria flag 2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Merkur Arena Yesterday - 3:00 PM
Admiral Bundesliga
Grazer AK GAK
Rheindorf Altach ALT
KICKOFF : Yesterday - 3:00 PM
Round 9 Relegation Round

CONTEXT

In the Admiral Bundesliga's Relegation Round, Grazer AK host Rheindorf Altach at Merkur Arena in a pivotal 2025/2026 season clash. Grazer AK enter as the marginally stronger side, boasting a power score of 52.7 to Altach's 51.78, a 0.9-point edge that underscores their slight superiority. Sitting 11th in the table, Grazer AK trail their 8th-placed visitors but hold better recent form at 13.94 compared to Altach's 10.28, hinting at positive momentum heading into this fixture. Home advantage at Merkur Arena could prove decisive for Grazer AK, who aim to leverage their power differential in a tightly contested relegation scrap. Both sides desperately need points to solidify their positions and distance from the drop zone, setting the stage for a gritty encounter where fine margins will decide the outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Grazer AK holds a 0.9-point power advantage over Rheindorf Altach with scores of 52.7 versus 51.78.
  • Form: Grazer AK's form score of 13.94 surpasses Rheindorf Altach's 10.28.
  • Squad: Grazer AK occupies 11th place while Rheindorf Altach sits 8th in the league standings.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in available data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance data unavailable due to lack of xG information.
  • xVariable: xVariable metrics are not available.
  • Market: Grazer AK 41.3% (Δ+0%) | Draw 28.5% (Δ+0%) | Rheindorf Altach 30.3% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Grazer AK F. Feldhofer
F. Feldhofer
VS
Rheindorf Altach O. Zaric
O. Zaric
1.41
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
WSG Tirol Rank: 53 W
Wolfsberger AC Rank: 57 L
Ried Rank: 52 L
Ried Rank: 51 D
Rheindorf Altach Rank: 52 L
Blau-Weiß Linz Rank: 53 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wolfsberger AC Rank: 58 L
Blau-Weiß Linz Rank: 52 L
WSG Tirol Rank: 52 D
WSG Tirol Rank: 51 D
Grazer AK Rank: 53 W
Ried Rank: 54 L
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 4 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Grazer AK
41.26%
Draw
28.46%
Away Rheindorf Altach
30.28%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
52.7
51.78
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Grazer AK
Rheindorf Altach
Power Score
52.7
51.78
League Position
11
8
Global Rank
719
741

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
Grazer AK — Opponent-weighted form score
Rheindorf Altach — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Grazer AK Rheindorf Altach

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 11 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Grazer AK GAK Home
11 matches
Rheindorf Altach ALT Away
Match Record
4
Wins
3
4
Draws
4
3
Losses
4
Goals
17
Goals Scored
16
16
Goals Conceded
17
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-08T00:07:51+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
F. Stolz
12 F. Stolz
B. Owusu
82 B. Owusu
D. Pines
2 D. Pines
M. Kreuzriegler
4 M. Kreuzriegler
M. Olesen
6 M. Olesen
J. Italiano
14 J. Italiano
T. Schriebl
20 T. Schriebl
C. Lichtenberger
10 C. Lichtenberger
L. Klassen
32 L. Klassen
R. Harakaté
22 R. Harakaté
A. Hofleitner
25 A. Hofleitner
D. Stojanovic
1 D. Stojanovic
L. Jäger
17 L. Jäger
B. Zech
23 B. Zech
F. Milojevic
27 F. Milojevic
M. Ouédraogo
29 M. Ouédraogo
M. Bähre
8 M. Bähre
V. Demaku
6 V. Demaku
S. Ingolitsch
25 S. Ingolitsch
O. Diawara
10 O. Diawara
S. Hrstić
11 S. Hrstić
Y. Massombo Litawumba
28 Y. Massombo Litawumba

General Information

Date & Time
May 09, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 9 · Relegation Round
Stadium
Merkur Arena
Capacity
16764
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Isa Simsek
Manuel Undesser
Patrick Csobadi
Emil Ristoskov

Expected Lineup

Referee : Isa Simsek

Starting XI ▼

12
Franz Stolz
Franz Stolz Goalkeeper
6.82
14
Jacob Italiano
Jacob Italiano Midfielder
6.95
32
Leon Klassen
Leon Klassen Midfielder
7.01
25
Alexander Hofleitner
Alexander Hofleitner Attacker
6.71
22
Ramiz Harakate
Ramiz Harakate Attacker
7.02
4
Martin Kreuzriegler
Martin Kreuzriegler Left Back
6.61
82
Beres Owusu
Beres Owusu Right Back
6.85
2
Donovan Pines
Donovan Pines Centre Back
6.94
10
Christian Lichtenberger
Christian Lichtenberger Central Midfield
6.67
20
Thorsten Schriebl
Thorsten Schriebl Central Midfield
6.91
6
Mathias Olesen
Mathias Olesen Defensive Midfield
6.85
Referee : Isa Simsek

Starting XI ▼

1
Dejan Stojanovic
Dejan Stojanovic Goalkeeper
6.98
25
Sandro Ingolitsch
Sandro Ingolitsch Midfielder
6.79
29
Mohamed Ouédraogo
Mohamed Ouédraogo Midfielder
6.93
28
Yann Massombo
Yann Massombo Attacker
6.71
11
Srdjan Hrstic
Srdjan Hrstic Centre Forward
6.66
10
Ousmane Diawara
Ousmane Diawara Attacker
6.71
17
Lukas Jäger
Lukas Jäger Left Back
6.71
27
Filip Milojevic
Filip Milojevic Right Back
6.78
23
Benedikt Zech
Benedikt Zech Centre Back
6.83
6
Vesel Demaku
Vesel Demaku Central Midfield
6.81
8
Mike-Steven Bähre
Mike-Steven Bähre Central Midfield
6.86

CONCLUSION

Grazer AK's subtle power and form edges position them favorably against Rheindorf Altach in this Relegation Round showdown at Merkur Arena. Despite Altach's higher league standing, Grazer's home turf and superior recent metrics suggest they can edge a hard-fought contest. Key battles in midfield and defense will dictate flow, with Grazer AK poised to exploit any lapses. Expect a cagey affair where clinical finishing proves pivotal, potentially handing the hosts a vital boost in their survival bid.