Austria Lustenau vs Wolfsberger AC preview
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Planet Pure Stadion
Round 3 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Data last checked: Aug 28
CONTEXT
Austria Lustenau defeated Wolfsberger AC 2-1 at home. The halftime score stood at 2-1 and remained unchanged at full time. Wolfsberger AC held 63 percent possession against Austria Lustenau's 37 percent yet managed only 0.87 expected goals. Austria Lustenau created 2.84 expected goals and secured the victory despite being the weaker side on paper. No red cards were shown to either team. The result featured a significant deviation by Austria Lustenau from the anticipated structure. The outcome aligned with the xG values recorded during the contest.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Austria Lustenau recorded a significant structural deviation in securing the win.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall match dynamics.
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xG alignment: The final result was consistent with the xG alignment between the teams.
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Market alignment: The outcome proved to be aligned with market expectations.
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xG expectations: Austria Lustenau exceeded xG expectations with 2.84 compared to 0.87 for Wolfsberger AC.
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Event impact: Key events in the first half determined the 2-1 scoreline that persisted.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so there was no red card distortion in the match.
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
J. Semler
Referee
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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
P. Duschek
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
E. Kudic
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. Macanovic
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
0.5
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.18
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Grazer AK
Rank: 57
L
Ried
Rank: 58
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Salzburg
Rank: 71
D
Austria Wien
Rank: 69
W
Ried
Rank: 55
L
WSG Tirol
Rank: 54
W
Ried
Rank: 55
W
Rheindorf Altach
Rank: 56
W
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
43.88
62.93
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
Power Score
43.88
62.93
League Position
4
6
Global Rank
789
466
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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Austria Lustenau
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Opponent-weighted form score
Wolfsberger AC
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Austria Lustenau Wolfsberger AC
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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Austria Lustenau
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Wolfsberger AC
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
Austria Lustenau
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Wolfsberger AC
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
55.14
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.83
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
Austria Lustenau
+2.48
Efficiency Index
vs
Wolfsberger AC
-2.48
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
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 Lustenau
vs
Wolfsberger AC
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
23%
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.
-0.67
vs
-0.07
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
8%
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).
-0.07
vs
-0.67
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
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 Lustenau
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Wolfsberger AC
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
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
Austria Lustenau
0.68
Wolfsberger AC
0.24
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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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
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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
Austria Lustenau
0.02
Wolfsberger AC
0.07
Austria Lustenau
Wolfsberger AC
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- WAC had peak pressure around 88'.
- WAC started the game with stronger pressure.
AUT Pressure
WAC Pressure
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Pressure Index:
WAC reached the top pressure at 88' (80.35).
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-1-4-1
Match Formation
3-4-2-1
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Planet Pure Stadion
Capacity
8800
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jakob Semler
Philipp Duschek
Edin Kudic
Stefan Macanovic
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Statistics
Possession
AUT
40%
WAC
60%
Top Statistics
2
Goals
1
6
Big Chances Created
1
9
Shots
4
28
Dangerous attacks
58
37
Possession
63
6
Corners
4
11
Free kicks
11
2
Yellow Cards
1
Match Overview
50
Ball Safe
66
6
Goal Kicks
13
9
Goal Attempts
8
5
Substitutions
5
14
Throwins
28
2
Hit Woodwork
1
1
Assists
1
16
Dribble Attempts
13
8
Successful Dribbles
8
50
Successful Dribbles Percentage
62
Attacking
60
Attacks
116
4
Big Chances Missed
0
Possession
66
Long Passes
81
299
Passes
504
219
Successful Passes
418
73
Successful Passes Percentage
83
14
Key Passes
10
25
Successful Long Passes
50
38
Successful Long Passes Percentage
62
Defensive
3
Saves
4
22
Tackles
18
5
Interceptions
5
65
Duels Won
55
Build-up
8
Total Crosses
25
3
Accurate Crosses
5
Discipline
0
Offsides
4
11
Fouls
11
Lineup
Referee :
Jakob Semler
Manager ▼
M. Mader
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
30
Phillip Bohm
Goalkeeper
18
Robin Voisine
Defender
31
Adrian Zuranski
Defender
61
Haris Ismailcebioglu
Midfielder
Referee :
Jakob Semler
Manager ▼
T. Silberberger
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
21
David Skubl
Goalkeeper
8
Simon Piesinger
Midfielder
20
Thorsten Schriebl
Midfielder
34
Emmanuel Agyemang
Midfielder
Events
2ND-HALF
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+3'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
83'
9th Substitution
82'
10th Substitution
82'
77'
8th Substitution
7th Substitution
76'
67'
6th Substitution
4th Substitution
63'
5th Substitution
63'
46'
1st Substitution
46'
2nd Substitution
46'
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+5'
Penalty disallowed
45+4'
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
41'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
32'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
23'
CONCLUSION
Austria Lustenau claimed a 2-1 win over Wolfsberger AC after leading 2-1 at halftime. The home side converted limited possession into superior chance quality and held firm despite Wolfsberger AC controlling more of the ball. Expected goals supported the final score and confirmed the outcome consistency. Absence of red cards allowed uninterrupted play throughout the ninety minutes. Wolfsberger AC could not translate their possession edge into meaningful threats. The result illustrates how efficiency can override pre match team strength perceptions. Austria Lustenau delivered a performance that maximized available opportunities to secure the points.
Match Commentary