Austria Wien vs Sporting Braga preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Generali Arena
Europa Conference League
Austria WienFAK
Sporting BragaSCB
KICKOFF :
Play-offs Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 2

CONTEXT

Austria Wien welcomes Sporting Braga to the Generali Arena for the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off encounter in the 2026/2027 season. The visitors hold a commanding position after claiming a 2-0 victory in the opening fixture. Power ratings favor the Portuguese side at 81.61 compared to the hosts at 65.71, creating a 15.9-point gap that underscores the away team's overall strength. Recent form scores reflect moderate levels with Austria Wien at 30 and Sporting Braga at 43.33. Both clubs enter this stage without domestic league positions listed, emphasizing the international cup focus. Set-piece metrics remain limited due to unavailable xG data and reliance on proxies with low confidence. The match represents a critical opportunity for the home side to overturn the deficit while the stronger visitors aim to protect their advantage through disciplined play.

TL;DR

  • Structural: This Europa Conference League play-off second leg takes place at Generali Arena between Austria Wien and Sporting Braga.
  • Form: Austria Wien holds a form score of 30 while Sporting Braga sits at 43.33 ahead of the fixture.
  • Squad: Sporting Braga enters as the stronger side based on power ratings of 81.61 against 65.71.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency details remain unavailable for both teams in this encounter.
  • Transition: Transition metrics show no specific data for either Austria Wien or Sporting Braga.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece analysis relies on proxies with low confidence and unavailable xG figures.
  • xVariable: Power advantage stands at 15.9 points in favor of the away side.
  • Market: Austria Wien 27.1% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.1% (Δ+0%) | Sporting Braga 46.9% (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
Austria Wien S. Helm
S. Helm
VS
Sporting Braga C. Vicens
C. Vicens
1.8
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.6
1.8 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting Braga Rank: 82 L
Beitar Jerusalem Rank: L
Beitar Jerusalem Rank: W
Liepāja Rank: W
Liepāja Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.6 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Wien Rank: 66 W
Dinamo Minsk Rank: D
Dinamo Minsk Rank: W
Železničar Pančevo Rank: W
Železničar Pančevo Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Austria Wien
27.07%
Draw
26.07%
Away Sporting Braga
46.86%

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.
65.71
81.61
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Austria Wien
Sporting Braga
Power Score
65.71
81.61
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
364
57

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

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
Sporting Braga SCB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
0
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0.59
xG
3.18
3.18
xGA
0.59

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T01:25:26+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 2
Stadium
Generali Arena
Capacity
17500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Samuel Sahin-Radlinger
Samuel Sahin-Radlinger Goalkeeper
13
Lukas Wedl
Lukas Wedl Goalkeeper
99
Mirko Kos
Mirko Kos Goalkeeper
32
Kenan Jusic
Kenan Jusic Goalkeeper
15
Aleksandar Dragović
Aleksandar Dragović Defender
26
Reinhold Ranftl
Reinhold Ranftl Defender
28
Philipp Wiesinger
Philipp Wiesinger Defender
46
Johannes Handl
Johannes Handl Defender
17
Tae-Seok Lee
Tae-Seok Lee Defender
3
Ibrahim Buhari
Ibrahim Buhari Defender
21
Matteo Schablas
Matteo Schablas Defender
40
Daniel Nnodim
Daniel Nnodim Defender
4
Jonas Feddersen
Jonas Feddersen Defender
44
Valentin Toifl
Valentin Toifl Defender
30
Manfred Fischer
Manfred Fischer Midfielder
20
Julian Hettwer
Julian Hettwer Midfielder
16
Kang-Hee Lee
Kang-Hee Lee Midfielder
22
Florian Wustinger
Florian Wustinger Midfielder
10
Sanel Saljic
Sanel Saljic Midfielder
33
Marijan Österreicher
Marijan Österreicher Midfielder
34
Romeo Mörth
Romeo Mörth Midfielder
6
Philipp Maybach
Philipp Maybach Midfielder
7
Vasilije Markovic
Vasilije Markovic Midfielder
19
Johannes Eggestein
Johannes Eggestein Attacker
11
Manprit Sarkaria
Manprit Sarkaria Attacker
9
Noah Botic
Noah Botic Attacker
14
Kelvin Owusu Boateng
Kelvin Owusu Boateng Attacker
37
Moritz Wels
Moritz Wels Attacker
47
Abdoulaye Kanté
Abdoulaye Kanté Attacker
74
Hasan Deshishku
Hasan Deshishku Attacker

Squad ▼

12
Tiago Magalhães Sá
Tiago Magalhães Sá Goalkeeper
78
João Gonçalo Carapinha
João Gonçalo Carapinha Goalkeeper
31
Bernardo Caltabiano Parise Fontes
Bernardo Caltabiano Parise Fontes Goalkeeper
—
Sikou Niakate
Sikou Niakate Defender
6
Vitor Carvalho Vieira
Vitor Carvalho Vieira Defender
2
Víctor Gómez Perea
Víctor Gómez Perea Defender
14
Gustaf Lagerbielke
Gustaf Lagerbielke Defender
—
Bartłomiej Wdowik
Bartłomiej Wdowik Defender
22
Sergio Barcia Laranxeira
Sergio Barcia Laranxeira Defender
5
Leonardo Filipe Cruz Lelo
Leonardo Filipe Cruz Lelo Defender
37
Leon Adrian Barišić
Leon Adrian Barišić Defender
26
Bright Akwo Arrey-Mbi
Bright Akwo Arrey-Mbi Defender
44
Adrian Bajrami
Adrian Bajrami Defender
7
Diogo Martins Travassos
Diogo Martins Travassos Defender
53
Jónatas Xavier Zamith Oliveira Noro
Jónatas Xavier Zamith Oliveira Noro Defender
8
João Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho
João Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho Midfielder
23
Denis Huseinbasic
Denis Huseinbasic Midfielder
11
Gabriel Silva Vieira
Gabriel Silva Vieira Midfielder
77
Gabriel Martínez Aguilera
Gabriel Martínez Aguilera Midfielder
34
Demir Ege Tıknaz
Demir Ege Tıknaz Midfielder
29
Gorby Jean Baptiste
Gorby Jean Baptiste Midfielder
50
Diego Henrique Oliveira Rodrigues
Diego Henrique Oliveira Rodrigues Midfielder
20
Mario Dorgeles
Mario Dorgeles Midfielder
—
Thiago Helguera Merello Volante
Thiago Helguera Merello Volante Midfielder
16
Tomás Noël Marqués Morera
Tomás Noël Marqués Morera Midfielder
90
Luís Teixeira Pinto
Luís Teixeira Pinto Midfielder
21
Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta
Ricardo Jorge Luz Horta Attacker
9
Francisco José Navarro Aliaga
Francisco José Navarro Aliaga Attacker
19
Jonas Older Wind
Jonas Older Wind Attacker
10
Pau Victor Delgado
Pau Victor Delgado Attacker
—
João Miguel Vieira Freitas Silva Marques
João Miguel Vieira Freitas Silva Marques Attacker
17
Jovan Milošević
Jovan Milošević Attacker
72
João Soares Aragão
João Soares Aragão Attacker

CONCLUSION

Sporting Braga arrives with momentum from the first-leg result and superior overall metrics that position them ahead in this tie. Austria Wien must find ways to exploit home conditions at Generali Arena to bridge the gap created earlier. Limited efficiency and transition insights leave emphasis on general team organization and individual contributions during open play. Set-piece opportunities could prove decisive given the narrow data available yet both sides will prioritize defensive structure. The visitors appear equipped to manage the occasion through their higher power rating while the hosts seek an aggressive response. Expect a contest shaped by the need for Austria Wien to create chances quickly against a side comfortable protecting leads in European ties.