LASK Linz vs Fenerbahçe preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Raiffeisen Arena
Club Friendlies 1
Full Time
Regular Season

CONTEXT

LASK Linz hosted Fenerbahce in a match that concluded with a 1-2 final score after trailing 0-1 at halftime. Fenerbahce controlled possession at 76 percent while LASK Linz managed only 24 percent. The stronger side Fenerbahce secured the victory without any red cards on either team. A significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded with Fenerbahce as the deviation team. Efficiency remained in line with expectations and the outcome proved market aligned. No xG values were provided for further evaluation. The result reflected the away side's dominance throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Fenerbahce recorded a significant 100 percent deviation as the designated deviation team.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's overall performance.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was available to determine any alignment with the final result.
  • Market alignment: The match outcome was aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals information stayed unavailable for the entire match.
  • Event impact: Fenerbahce's two away goals shaped the decisive 1-2 victory.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards occurred for both teams with no resulting 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
C. Ciochirca
Referee 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
LASK Linz LASK Linz
LASK Linz
VS
Fenerbahçe Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Pogoń Szczecin Rank: 64 W
Admira Rank: 49 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

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.
70.9
85.88
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
LASK Linz
Fenerbahçe
Power Score
70.9
85.88
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
219
35

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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LASK Linz Opponent-weighted form score
Fenerbahçe Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) LASK Linz Fenerbahçe

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

LASK Linz

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Fenerbahçe

Left / Center / Right
Opposition 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

LASK Linz ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fenerbahçe
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.96
38.16
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
38.16
43.96
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)
-3 0 3
LASK Linz +0.07 Efficiency Index
vs
Fenerbahçe -0.07 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
LASK Linz
Fenerbahçe
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.

LASK Linz ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Fenerbahçe
Created Set-piece attacking threat
LASK Linz Fenerbahçe
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
LASK Linz Fenerbahçe
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
LASK Linz
Fenerbahçe
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.

LASK Linz
vs
Fenerbahçe
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
LASK Linz Fenerbahçe
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
LASK Linz Fenerbahçe
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
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
LASK Linz
Fenerbahçe
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FEN had peak pressure around 13'.
  • FEN started the game with stronger pressure.
ASK Pressure FEN Pressure
Pressure Index: FEN reached the top pressure at 13' (88.61).

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General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Raiffeisen Arena
Capacity
19080
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Statistics

Possession
ASK
31%
FEN
69%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
5 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 5
31 Dangerous attacks 100
24 Possession 76
0 Corners 8
10 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

62 Ball Safe 76
7 Goal Attempts 15
6 Substitutions 10
10 Throwins 15
10 Dribble Attempts 6
10 Successful Dribbles 6
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

55 Attacks 140

Possession

16 Long Passes 37
265 Passes 862
82 Successful Passes Percentage 94
7 Key Passes 16

Defensive

8 Saves 2
6 Tackles 12
8 Interceptions 7
33 Duels Won 38

Build-up

4 Total Crosses 8

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
11 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI

1
Lukas Jungwirth
Lukas Jungwirth Goalkeeper
8.18
2
George Bello
George Bello Defender
5.84
3
Miguel Freckleton
6.59
4
Xavier Mbuyamba
Xavier Mbuyamba Defender
6.82
20
Kasper Jørgensen
6.22
43
Alemão
Alemão Defender
6.85
9
Krystof Danek
Krystof Danek Midfielder
6.73
30
Sascha Horvath
Sascha Horvath Midfielder
6.43
51
Mate Ivkovic Midfielder
7
Samuel Adeniran
Samuel Adeniran Attacker
6.82
22
Ramiz Harakate
Ramiz Harakate Attacker
6.48
Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI

34
Mert Günok
Mert Günok Goalkeeper
6.36
18
Mert Müldür
Mert Müldür Defender
6.37
22
Levent Mercan
Levent Mercan Defender
6.4
24
Jayden Oosterwolde
6.9
37
Milan Škriniar
Milan Škriniar Defender
6.79
6
Mattéo Guendouzi
Mattéo Guendouzi Midfielder
7.1
7
Fred
Fred Midfielder
6.83
28
Bartuğ Elmaz
Bartuğ Elmaz Midfielder
6.98
9
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
7.18
17
İrfan Can Kahveci
6.91
94
Talisca
Talisca Attacker
6.93

Events

2ND-HALF
65'
52'
Event
2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
1st Yellowcard
5'

CONCLUSION

Fenerbahce completed a controlled away win against LASK Linz by two goals to one. The visitors led 1-0 after the first half and added a second goal while limiting the hosts to a single reply. Possession statistics highlighted Fenerbahce dominance at 76 percent against 24 percent. The significant deviation aligned with the stronger side prevailing without disciplinary interruptions. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent with the pre-match assessment and the result matched market alignment. Absence of xG figures prevented deeper statistical comparison yet the scoreline reflected clear territorial control by the away team. This outcome reinforced Fenerbahce superiority on the day.