Salzburg vs Hartberg preview

Austria flag 2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Red Bull Arena
Admiral Bundesliga
SalzburgRBS
1 0
HartbergHTB
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Salzburg secured a 1-0 win over Hartberg after a goalless first half. The home team asserted dominance from the outset with superior possession and attacking intent. Although the score remained level at halftime, Salzburg's expected goals tally of 4.35 underscored their overwhelming superiority in creating opportunities compared to the away side's meager 0.38. The second half saw the decisive goal that separated the teams. Hartberg struggled to mount any meaningful threat throughout the ninety minutes. The match proceeded without any dismissals, maintaining a full complement of players on the pitch for both sides. This result confirmed Salzburg as the deserved winners based on their control and efficiency in front of goal.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Salzburg exhibited a significant structural deviation of 100 percent in the match.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for the stronger team.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the xG values recorded during the game.
  • Market alignment: The result showed true market alignment with the pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Salzburg's xG of 4.35 far exceeded Hartberg's 0.38 as anticipated.
  • Event impact: The single goal in the second half proved decisive in securing the 1-0 victory.
  • Red card distortion: With no red cards issued, there was no red card distortion affecting 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
A. Sadikovski
A. Sadikovski
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. Gruber
S. Gruber
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
P. Csobadi
P. Csobadi
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
M. Baumann
M. Baumann
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
Salzburg D. Röhl
D. Röhl
VS
Hartberg M. Schopp
M. Schopp
1.07
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.07
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hartberg Rank: 64 L
LASK Linz Rank: 74 L
Sturm Graz Rank: 76 D
SK Rapid Rank: 64 L
Austria Wien Rank: 69 W
Austria Wien Rank: 69 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Salzburg Rank: 72 W
Sturm Graz Rank: 76 L
Austria Wien Rank: 69 L
LASK Linz Rank: 74 L
SK Rapid Rank: 64 W
SK Rapid Rank: 64 D
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 2 - 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.
71.54
64.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Salzburg
Hartberg
Power Score
71.54
64.31
League Position
2
11
Global Rank
261
482

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
Salzburg — Opponent-weighted form score
Hartberg — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Salzburg Hartberg

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

Salzburg

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

Hartberg

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

Salzburg ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Hartberg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
57.67
21.67
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.67
57.67
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
Salzburg +3.15 Efficiency Index
vs
Hartberg -3.15 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Salzburg
Hartberg
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.

Salzburg
vs
Hartberg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Salzburg Hartberg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
35%
8%
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.
-1.53 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Salzburg Hartberg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
8%
35%
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).
-0.03 vs -1.53
Salzburg
Hartberg
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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Salzburg
vs
Hartberg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Salzburg Hartberg
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
—
—
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
Salzburg 0.30
Hartberg 0.29
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Salzburg Hartberg
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
Salzburg 0.00
Hartberg 0.01
Salzburg
Hartberg
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • RBS had peak pressure around 46'.
  • RBS started the game with stronger pressure.
RBS Pressure HTB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RBS reached the top pressure at 46' (88.98).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Salzburg RBS Home
6 matches
Hartberg HTB Away
Match Record
3
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
3
Goals
10
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
10
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
1.64
xG
1.57
1.57
xGA
1.64

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:03:25+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 5-3-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Red Bull Arena
Capacity
30188
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alain Sadikovski
Sebastian Gruber
Patrick Csobadi
Manuel Baumann

Statistics

Possession
RBS
70%
HTB
30%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
5 Big Chances Created 3
17 Shots 3
122 Dangerous attacks 17
73 Possession 27
19 Corners 2
9 Free kicks 3

Match Overview

53 Ball Safe 74
2 Goal Kicks 23
19 Goal Attempts 4
4 Substitutions 5
27 Throwins 16
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0
1 Injuries 0
23 Dribble Attempts 17
10 Successful Dribbles 8
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 47

Attacking

190 Attacks 42
4 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

25 Long Passes 59
652 Passes 254
586 Successful Passes 182
90 Successful Passes Percentage 72
27 Key Passes 4
17 Successful Long Passes 19
68 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

1 Saves 6
14 Tackles 25
8 Interceptions 7

Build-up

59 Total Crosses 7
15 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

3 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Alain Sadikovski

Starting XI ▼

52
Christian Zawieschitzky
Christian Zawieschitzky Goalkeeper
6.98
18
Nikolas Veratschnig
Nikolas Veratschnig (C) Defender
7.68
31
Dominik Schmid
Dominik Schmid Defender
8.3
44
Kévin Boma
Kévin Boma Defender
7.99
47
Valentin Zabransky
Valentin Zabransky Defender
7.68
5
Soumaïla Diabaté
Soumaïla Diabaté Midfielder
8.08
23
Damir Redzic
Damir Redzic Midfielder
7.3
30
Gaoussou Diakité
Gaoussou Diakité Midfielder
7.52
13
Frans Krätzig
Frans Krätzig
Defender80'
6.46
32
Abubakr Barry
Abubakr Barry Midfielder
6.57
19
Karim Konaté
Karim Konaté
Attacker69'
7.56
43
Enrique Aguilar
Enrique Aguilar Midfielder
6.6
15
Bartosz Mazurek
Bartosz Mazurek
Midfielder70'
6.94
11
Yorbe Vertessen
Yorbe Vertessen Attacker
6.6
9
Haris Tabakovic
Haris Tabakovic
Attacker60'
6.45
Referee : Alain Sadikovski

Starting XI ▼

91
Ármin Pécsi
Ármin Pécsi Goalkeeper
7.67
6
Habib Coulibaly
Habib Coulibaly Defender
6.5
14
Paul Komposch
Paul Komposch Defender
6.15
18
Fabian Wilfinger
Fabian Wilfinger Defender
6.91
11
Jed Drew
Jed Drew
Attacker90'
27
Konstantin Schopp
Konstantin Schopp Defender
7.51
28
Florian Gerstl
Florian Gerstl Defender
2
Luca Pazourek
Luca Pazourek
Midfielder46'
6.73
4
Benjamin Markus
Benjamin Markus Midfielder
6.72
5
Youba Diarra
Youba Diarra Midfielder
6.39
95
Nikolaus Feldhofer
Nikolaus Feldhofer
Midfielder90'
23
Tobias Kainz
Tobias Kainz (C) Midfielder
7.43
8
Matthias Postl
Matthias Postl Attacker
7
Angelo Gattermayer
Angelo Gattermayer
Attacker46'
6.44
22
Marco Hoffmann
Marco Hoffmann Attacker
6.03
9
Agustín Urrutia
Agustín Urrutia
Attacker71'
6.5

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Jed Drew  → Fabian Wilfinger
8th Substitution
90'
Event
Nikolaus Feldhofer → Youba Diarra
9th Substitution
Event
Karim Konaté
Header / 1st Goal
89'
Event
Frans Krätzig → Gaoussou Diakité
7th Substitution
80'
71'
Event
Agustín Urrutia → Marco Hoffmann
6th Substitution
Event
Bartosz Mazurek → Enrique Aguilar
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Karim Konaté → Abubakr Barry
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Haris Tabakovic → Yorbe Vertessen
3rd Substitution
60'
46'
Event
Angelo Gattermayer → Matthias Postl
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Luca Pazourek → Florian Gerstl
2nd Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Agustin Urrutia attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Update Update
Jed Drew is on, and Fabian Wilfinger is off.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Nikolaus Feldhofer is on, and Youba Diarra is off.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Karim Konate Head Shot Goal
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Karim Konate scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Dominik Schmid.
83
Attempt Attempt
Karim Konate takes a right-footed shot but misses.
81
Attempt Attempt
Bartosz Mazurek takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
80
Update Update
Frans Kratzig replaces Gaoussou Diakite.
79
Attempt Attempt
Karim Konate attempts a header but misses the shot.
71
Update Update
Agustin Urrutia comes on for Marco Hoffmann.
71
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Boma takes a right-footed shot but misses.
70
Update Update
Bartosz Mazurek comes on for Enrique Aguilar.
69
Update Update
Karim Konate comes on for Abubakar Barry.
68
Attempt Attempt
Valentin Zabransky attempts a header but misses the shot.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Attempt Attempt
Gaoussou Diakite takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Attempt Attempt
Gaoussou Diakite takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Update Update
Haris Tabakovic comes on for Yorbe Vertessen.
60
Attempt Attempt
Damir Redzic takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Soumaila Diabate takes a left-footed shot but misses.
55
Attempt Attempt
Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig takes a right-footed shot but misses.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Aguilar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Yorbe Vertessen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
46
Update Update
Angelo Gattermayer comes on for Matthias Postl.
46
Update Update
Luca Pazourek is on, and Florian Gerstl is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Soumaila Diabate takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Aguilar takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig with another body part, but it's saved.
43
Attempt Attempt
Damir Redzic takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Boma attempts a header but misses the shot.
31
Attempt Attempt
Yorbe Vertessen takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Nikolas Konrad Veratschnig takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
29
Attempt Attempt
Abubakar Barry takes a right-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Abubakar Barry takes a left-footed shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Marco Hoffmann takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Dominik Schmid takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Attempt Attempt
Soumaila Diabate takes a right-footed shot but misses.
22
Attempt Attempt
Gaoussou Diakite takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
20
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Kainz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
20
Attempt Attempt
Tobias Kainz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Soumaila Diabate takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
17
Attempt Attempt
Matthias Postl takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
12
Attempt Attempt
Gaoussou Diakite takes a left-footed shot but misses.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Attempt Attempt
Marco Hoffmann takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
9
Attempt Attempt
Gaoussou Diakite takes a left-footed shot but misses.
8
Attempt Attempt
Gaoussou Diakite takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Soumaila Diabate takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Dominik Schmid takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Enrique Aguilar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Attempt Attempt
Gaoussou Diakite takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Alain Sadikovski.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, Salzburg's performance against Hartberg demonstrated clear superiority in all key areas leading to their 1-0 triumph. The home side's ability to convert their dominance into a winning goal after a scoreless opening period highlighted their clinical edge. Despite Hartberg's defensive efforts, the vast difference in expected goals illustrated the one-sided nature of the contest. Possession statistics further emphasized Salzburg's control, leaving little room for the visitors to influence proceedings. The absence of any disciplinary issues ensured the focus remained on the tactical battle. Overall, this victory reinforces Salzburg's position as the stronger side in this fixture, with the final score reflecting the true balance of play on the day.