Blau-Weiß Linz vs Rheindorf Altach preview
2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Linzer Stadion
Fri, 24 Apr - 5:30 PM
Round 7 ·
Relegation Round
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 15
CONTEXT
Blau-Weiß Linz claimed a decisive 3-0 home win against Rheindorf Altach, overcoming 44% possession with clinical second-half finishing. The halftime score stood at 0-0, despite Altach's 56% ball control. Linz, identified as the stronger team, netted all three goals after the break, showcasing superior efficiency and defensive solidity. Altach failed to convert their territorial dominance into threats, resulting in a shutout. No red cards disrupted play, allowing a straightforward contest. This outcome highlights Linz's ability to outperform expectations, validating their pre-designated strength. The match proceeded without major tactical shifts, emphasizing Linz's opportunistic play.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Significant 53.9% structural deviation favored Blau-Weiß Linz.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with expectations.
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xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
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Market alignment: Outcome aligned with pre-match market expectations.
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xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable without data.
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Event impact: No events or adjustments altered match dynamics.
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Red card distortion: No red cards caused zero distortion.
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
M. Weiss
2nd Assistant
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25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
19.38
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.52
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.31
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.33
A. Harkam
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
19.38
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.52
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.31
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.33
M. Obritzberger
1st Assistant
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
19.38
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.52
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.31
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.33
D. Divkovic
4th Official
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0.52
League Avg
19.38
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0.12
League Avg
3.52
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.31
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0.33
M. Köllner
VS
O. Zaric
0.83
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.39
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wolfsberger AC
Rank:
W
Wolfsberger AC
Rank:
D
WSG Tirol
Rank:
W
Grazer AK
Rank:
L
Ried
Rank:
W
Rheindorf Altach
Rank:
L
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
WSG Tirol
Rank:
D
WSG Tirol
Rank:
D
Grazer AK
Rank:
W
Ried
Rank:
L
Wolfsberger AC
Rank:
D
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rank:
W
3
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 3 - 3
3
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Blau-Weiß Linz
46.1%
Draw
28.5%
Rheindorf Altach
25.41%
Movement
Changes since opening
Blau-Weiß Linz
-51.74%
Draw
+26.58%
Rheindorf Altach
+25.17%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
21
19.66
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
Power Score
21
19.66
League Position
12
8
Global Rank
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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
Blau-Weiß Linz
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Opponent-weighted form score
Rheindorf Altach
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Blau-Weiß Linz Rheindorf Altach
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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Blau-Weiß Linz
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Rheindorf Altach
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
Blau-Weiß Linz
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Rheindorf Altach
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.52
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
Blau-Weiß Linz
+1.99
Efficiency Index
vs
Rheindorf Altach
-1.99
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
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.
Blau-Weiß Linz
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Rheindorf Altach
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
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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Blau-Weiß Linz
vs
Rheindorf Altach
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
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
Blau-Weiß Linz
0.30
Rheindorf Altach
0.24
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
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
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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
Blau-Weiß Linz
0.00
Rheindorf Altach
0.05
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- ALT had peak pressure around 87'.
- BWL started the game with stronger pressure.
BWL Pressure
ALT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
ALT reached the top pressure at 87' (93.85).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 9 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Blau-Weiß Linz
BWL
Home
9
matches
Rheindorf Altach
ALT
Away
Match Record
3
Wins
3
3
Draws
3
3
Losses
3
Goals
10
Goals Scored
12
12
Goals Conceded
10
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
2.99
xG
1.20
1.20
xGA
2.99
Data last updated: 2026-04-25T00:01:47+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
3-4-1-2
Match Formation
3-4-3
58 N. Mantl
17 A. Pasic
15 M. Maranda
2 F. Strauss
D. Reiter
#2983'
20 S. Seidl
19 A. Briedl
S. Pirkl
#6046'
23 D. Bumberger
C. Cvetko
#1490+5'
30 N. Maier
M. Fofana
#682'
9 R. Sales
P. Mensah
#1090+4'
18 S. Weissman
L. Gugganig
#590+4'
17 L. Jäger
23 B. Zech
27 F. Milojevic
29 M. Ouédraogo
8 M. Bähre
25 S. Ingolitsch
14 M. Oswald
10 O. Diawara
General Information
Date & Time
Apr 24, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 7 · Relegation Round
Stadium
Linzer Stadion
Capacity
21005
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Maximilian Weiss
Alexander Harkam
Michael Obritzberger
Davor Divkovic
Next Match
Blau-Weiß Linz
vs
Ried
League: Admiral Bundesliga
Kickoff: Sat, 2 May - 3:00 PM
Venue: Josko ARENA
Rheindorf Altach
vs
Wolfsberger AC
League: Admiral Bundesliga
Kickoff: Mon, 4 May - 4:30 PM
Venue: CASHPOINT Arena
Statistics
Possession
BWL
47%
ALT
53%
Top Statistics
3
Goals
0
3
Big Chances Created
0
7
Shots
1
56
Dangerous attacks
41
44
Possession
56
5
Corners
4
4
Free kicks
5
Match Overview
20
Dribble Attempts
20
9
Successful Dribbles
8
24
Throwins
32
45
Successful Dribbles Percentage
40
5
Goal Kicks
5
5
Substitutions
4
3
Assists
0
84
Ball Safe
101
0
Hit Woodwork
1
1
Injuries
2
9
Goal Attempts
5
Attacking
2
Big Chances Missed
0
93
Attacks
102
Possession
14
Successful Long Passes
27
29
Successful Long Passes Percentage
43
74
Successful Passes Percentage
79
49
Long Passes
63
289
Successful Passes
387
12
Key Passes
5
388
Passes
491
Defensive
53
Duels Won
48
16
Interceptions
13
28
Tackles
19
1
Saves
3
Build-up
4
Accurate Crosses
5
19
Total Crosses
14
Discipline
3
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
4
Lineup
Referee :
Alexander Harkam
Manager ▼
M. Köllner
Coach
Starting XI ▼
58
Nico Mantl
Goalkeeper
6.6 2
Fabio Varesi-Strauss
Defender
6.64 15
Manuel Maranda
Defender
6.8 17
Alem Pasic
Defender
6.64 29Dominik Reiter
Midfielder83'
23
David Bumberger
Midfielder
6.76 60Simon Pirkl
6.6Defender46'
9
Ronivaldo
Attacker
6Mamadou Fofana
6.64Midfielder82'
10Paul Mensah
6.54Attacker90+4'
14Christopher Cvetko
6.68Midfielder90+5'
Substitutes ▼
24
Thomas Turner
Goalkeeper
6.5 22
David Riegler
Defender
6.73 11
João Luiz
Midfielder
6.54
Referee :
Alexander Harkam
Manager ▼
O. Zaric
Coach
Starting XI ▼
5Lukas Gugganig
6.19Defender90+4'
25
Sandro Ingolitsch
Midfielder
6.8 14
Moritz Oswald
Attacker
6.52 Substitutes ▼
30
Elias Scherf
Goalkeeper
31
Daniel Antosch
Goalkeeper
32
Nemanja Krstovic
Midfielder
9
Marlon Mustapha
Attacker
6.64
Events
2ND-HALF
Christopher Cvetko → Nico Maier
9th Substitution
90+5'
Paul Mensah → Shon Weissman
8th Substitution
90+4'
90+4'
Lukas Gugganig → Lukas Jäger
7th Substitution
Dominik Reiter
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
90+2'
Dominik Reiter → Isak Dahlqvist
6th Substitution
83'
Mamadou Fofana → Ronivaldo
5th Substitution
82'
74'
3rd Substitution
74'
4th Substitution
Ronivaldo
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
68'
Goal awarded
67'
Header / 1st Goal
66'
56'
2nd Substitution
Simon Pirkl → David Bumberger
1st Substitution
46'
CONCLUSION
Blau-Weiß Linz's 3-0 victory over Rheindorf Altach cements their stronger standing, achieved through second-half dominance despite lower possession. Scoring all goals post-halftime while keeping a clean sheet, Linz demonstrated ruthless efficiency against Altach's possession-heavy but goalless approach. The absence of red cards ensured undistorted play, with the result reflecting true on-field merits. Significant structural deviation underscored Linz's outperformance, aligning with market views and efficiency norms. This win bolsters Linz's momentum, exposing Altach's conversion issues in a disciplined encounter.
