LASK Linz vs Grazer AK preview

Austria flag 2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Raiffeisen Arena
Admiral Bundesliga
LASK LinzASK
3 0
Grazer AKGAK
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Samuel Adeniran - 20', 29' (P)
Goal
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CONTEXT

LASK Linz defeated Grazer AK by a score of 3-0 in the match. At halftime the score stood at 2-0. LASK Linz recorded 2.38 expected goals while Grazer AK managed 0.56 expected goals for a differential of 1.82. LASK Linz held 59 percent possession compared to 41 percent for Grazer AK. No red cards were shown to either side. The stronger team LASK Linz secured the victory and the outcome proved consistent with the expected goals data. A significant deviation was noted for LASK Linz. Efficiency remained in line with projections throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: LASK Linz recorded a significant structural deviation from pre-match projections.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The 3-0 result aligned with the 2.38 to 0.56 expected goals split.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals projected a clear advantage for LASK Linz at 2.38 to 0.56.
  • Event impact: Match events produced the final 3-0 scoreline without second half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued resulting in no distortion to play.
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
S. Gishamer
S. Gishamer
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
S. Schreiner
S. Schreiner
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
A. Rekik
A. Rekik
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
F. Jäger
F. Jäger
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
LASK Linz D. Kühbauer
D. Kühbauer
VS
Grazer AK F. Feldhofer
F. Feldhofer
1.93
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.47
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Wien Rank: 70 W
Salzburg Rank: 72 W
SK Rapid Rank: 65 W
Hartberg Rank: 66 W
Sturm Graz Rank: 77 D
Sturm Graz Rank: 77 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Blau-Weiß Linz Rank: 54 W
Rheindorf Altach Rank: 59 D
WSG Tirol Rank: 57 W
Wolfsberger AC Rank: 65 L
Ried Rank: 59 L
Ried Rank: 59 D
4
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.64
59.53
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
LASK Linz
Grazer AK
Power Score
74.64
59.53
League Position
1
12
Global Rank
201
660

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

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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vs

LASK Linz

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Grazer AK

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 Grazer AK
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.17
9.76
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
9.76
45.17
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 +3.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Grazer AK -3.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
LASK Linz
Grazer AK
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
vs
Grazer AK
Created Set-piece attacking threat
LASK Linz Grazer AK
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
52%
24%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.24 vs -0.14
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
LASK Linz Grazer AK
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
24%
52%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.14 vs -0.24
LASK Linz
Grazer AK
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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LASK Linz
vs
Grazer AK
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
LASK Linz Grazer AK
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
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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
LASK Linz 0.32
Grazer AK 0.15
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
LASK Linz Grazer AK
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
—
—
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
LASK Linz 0.00
Grazer AK 0.04
LASK Linz
Grazer AK
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ASK had peak pressure around 25'.
  • ASK started the game with stronger pressure.
ASK Pressure GAK Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ASK reached the top pressure at 25' (83.48).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

LASK Linz ASK Home
6 matches
Grazer AK GAK Away
Match Record
4
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
4
Goals
8
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
8
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-01T00:01:19+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-1-4-2
Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Raiffeisen Arena
Capacity
19080
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Sebastian Gishamer
Santino Schreiner
Amar Rekik
Florian Jäger

Statistics

Possession
ASK
60%
GAK
40%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
4 Big Chances Created 1
11 Shots 2
73 Dangerous attacks 20
59 Possession 41
6 Corners 2
12 Free kicks 12
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

76 Ball Safe 91
1 Penalties 0
3 Goal Kicks 15
16 Goal Attempts 3
6 Substitutions 5
14 Throwins 15
1 Hit Woodwork 0
2 Assists 0
19 Dribble Attempts 11
13 Successful Dribbles 7
68 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

124 Attacks 62
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

55 Long Passes 46
548 Passes 387
481 Successful Passes 304
88 Successful Passes Percentage 79
17 Key Passes 2
37 Successful Long Passes 18
67 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

1 Saves 6
11 Tackles 11
9 Interceptions 10

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 8
5 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

4 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Sebastian Gishamer

Starting XI ▼

1
Lukas Jungwirth
Lukas Jungwirth Goalkeeper
6.81
4
Xavier Mbuyamba
Xavier Mbuyamba Defender
6.81
16
Andrés Andrade
Andrés Andrade Defender
7.86
43
Alemão
Alemão Defender
7.3
2
George Bello
George Bello Midfielder
7.14
25
Yvan Dibango
Yvan Dibango
Defender87'
9
Krystof Danek
Krystof Danek Midfielder
7.48
18
Alessandro Schöpf
Alessandro Schöpf
Midfielder67'
6.62
10
Robert Ljubicic
Robert Ljubicic Midfielder
7.17
6
Melayro Bogarde
Melayro Bogarde
Defender67'
6.88
20
Kasper Jørgensen
Kasper Jørgensen Midfielder
7.16
30
Sascha Horvath
Sascha Horvath (C) Midfielder
7.88
7
Samuel Adeniran
Samuel Adeniran Attacker
2
8.85
—
Samuel Adeniran
67'
27
Christoph Lang
Christoph Lang Attacker
7.39
45
N. Kane
N. Kane
Midfielder81'
6.3
Referee : Sebastian Gishamer

Starting XI ▼

23
C. Stanković
C. Stanković Goalkeeper
7.07
2
Donovan Pines
Donovan Pines Defender
6
27
Yannick Oberleitner
Yannick Oberleitner Defender
5.63
72
Petar Markovic
Petar Markovic
Defender87'
82
Beres Owusu
Beres Owusu Defender
6.43
6
Liam Hermesh
Liam Hermesh Midfielder
6.26
28
Anderson
Anderson
Midfielder71'
6.4
32
Leon Klassen
Leon Klassen Midfielder
6.39
34
Peter Michorl
Peter Michorl Midfielder
6.18
48
Matthias Gragger
Matthias Gragger Midfielder
6.54
9
Daniel Maderner
Daniel Maderner (C) Attacker
6.03
7
Anthony Smits
Anthony Smits
Attacker71'
6.14
10
Christian Lichtenberger
Christian Lichtenberger Attacker
6.79
11
Mark Grosse
Mark Grosse
Attacker80'
6.45
25
Alexander Hofleitner
Alexander Hofleitner Attacker
6.79

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Yvan Dibango → George Bello
8th Substitution
87'
87'
Event
Petar Markovic → Yannick Oberleitner
9th Substitution
Event
N. Kane → Christoph Lang
7th Substitution
81'
80'
Event
Mark Grosse → Christian Lichtenberger
6th Substitution
Event
Christoph Lang
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
79'
72'
Event
Leon Klassen
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
71'
Event
Anderson → Liam Hermesh
4th Substitution
71'
Event
Anthony Smits → Daniel Maderner
5th Substitution
Event
Melayro Bogarde → Robert Ljubicic
1st Substitution
67'
Event
Alessandro Schöpf → Krystof Danek
2nd Substitution
67'
Event
Moses Usor → Samuel Adeniran
3rd Substitution
67'
1ST-HALF
Event
Samuel Adeniran
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
29'
28'
Event
Donovan Pines
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Samuel Adeniran
Header / 1st Goal
20'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Anthony Smits attempts a header but misses the shot.
89
Attempt Attempt
Moses Usor takes a left-footed shot but misses.
87
Update Update
Junior Yvan Nyabeye Dibango replaces George Bello.
87
Update Update
Petar Markovic comes on for Yannick Oberleitner.
81
Update Update
Nael Kane is on, and Christoph Lang is off.
80
Update Update
On Mark Grosse, off Christian Lichtenberger.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Christoph Lang scores with a right-footed shot.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Christoph Lang scores, making it 3-0.
77
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Alexander Hofleitner, but it's saved.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Attempt Attempt
Melayro Bogarde takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Leon Klassen.
71
Update Update
Anthony Smits comes on for Daniel Maderner.
71
Update Update
Anderson dos Santos Gomes comes on for Liam Hermesh.
67
Update Update
Moses Usor is on, and Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran is off.
67
Update Update
Melayro Bogarde comes on for Robert Ljubicic.
67
Update Update
Alessandro Schopf replaces Krystof Danek.
67
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran takes a left-footed shot but misses.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Attempt Attempt
Andres Andrade's header is saved.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran takes a left-footed shot but misses.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Sascha Horvath takes a left-footed shot but misses.
47
Attempt Attempt
Krystof Danek takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Robert Ljubicic takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Liam Hermesh takes a right-footed shot but misses.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran attempts a header but misses the shot.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Christoph Lang takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran takes a left-footed shot.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran scores, making it 2-0.
28
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Donovan Pines.
23
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Donovan Pines receives a yellow card.
23
Attempt Attempt
Christoph Lang takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Attempt Attempt
Sascha Horvath takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
22
Attempt Attempt
Krystof Danek takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran heads the ball into the net.
20
Attempt Attempt
Andres Andrade takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
19
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Poul Molgaard Jorgensen attempts a header but misses the shot.
15
Attempt Attempt
Christoph Lang's right-footed shot is saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran takes a left-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Poul Molgaard Jorgensen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Oluwabukunmi Adeniran takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Attempt Attempt
Sascha Horvath takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Sebastian Gishamer.

CONCLUSION

LASK Linz controlled the contest from the opening stages and converted their expected goals advantage into a 3-0 win over Grazer AK. The halftime score of 2-0 reflected early dominance that carried through the second period. Possession figures of 59 percent to 41 percent supported the home side's territorial edge while the 1.82 expected goals differential underscored the gap in quality. With no red cards issued the match proceeded without external distortions and the result stayed consistent with underlying metrics. Efficiency levels matched projections for both teams and the significant deviation observed for LASK Linz aligned with the final outcome.