SK Rapid vs Rheindorf Altach preview

Austria flag 2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Allianz Stadion Sun, 2 Aug - 5:00 PM
Admiral Bundesliga
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 5:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

SK Rapid hosted Rheindorf Altach in a match that concluded with a 1-0 scoreline in favor of the home side. The halftime score was also 1-0 after the hosts scored early. SK Rapid controlled 56 percent of possession against 44 percent for the visitors. Expected goals stood at 1.8 for the home team and 1.2 for the away side, showing a moderate advantage. No red cards were shown to either team, allowing both sides to keep eleven players on the field throughout. SK Rapid as the stronger team secured the win in line with the performance indicators. The outcome reflected the underlying metrics without major disruptions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: SK Rapid showed a significant deviation from pre-match expectations in their performance.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was consistent with the expected goals differential of 0.6.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: SK Rapid generated 1.8 xG compared to 1.2 xG for Rheindorf Altach.
  • Event impact: The single goal in the first half proved decisive in the 1-0 victory.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued, resulting in no distortion to the match flow.
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
J. Semler
J. Semler
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
A. Borucki
A. Borucki
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. Duschek
P. Duschek
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
J. Weinberger
J. Weinberger
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
SK Rapid J. Hoff Thorup
J. Hoff Thorup
VS
Rheindorf Altach O. Zaric
O. Zaric
1.29
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.4
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ried Rank: 58 W
Ried Rank: 58 L
Sturm Graz Rank: 76 L
Austria Wien Rank: 68 L
LASK Linz Rank: 74 L
Salzburg Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ried Rank: 58 W
Grazer AK Rank: 58 D
Wolfsberger AC Rank: 65 L
Blau-Weiß Linz Rank: 54 L
WSG Tirol Rank: 57 D
WSG Tirol Rank: 57 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.45
57.38
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SK Rapid
Rheindorf Altach
Power Score
64.45
57.38
League Position
3
9
Global Rank
474
689

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.

vs
SK Rapid Opponent-weighted form score
Rheindorf Altach Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SK Rapid Rheindorf Altach

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

SK Rapid

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Rheindorf Altach

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

SK Rapid ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rheindorf Altach
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.41
17.84
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.84
37.41
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
SK Rapid +1.60 Efficiency Index
vs
Rheindorf Altach -1.60 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
SK Rapid
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.

SK Rapid
vs
Rheindorf Altach
Created Set-piece attacking threat
SK Rapid Rheindorf Altach
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
17%
16%
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.
-0.30 vs -0.19
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
SK Rapid Rheindorf Altach
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
16%
17%
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).
-0.19 vs -0.30
SK Rapid
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.

SK Rapid
vs
Rheindorf Altach
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
SK Rapid Rheindorf Altach
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
SK Rapid Rheindorf Altach
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
SK Rapid
Rheindorf Altach
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SCR had peak pressure around 79'.
  • SCR started the game with stronger pressure.
SCR Pressure ALT Pressure
Pressure Index: SCR reached the top pressure at 79' (75.02).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

SK Rapid SCR Home
4 matches
Rheindorf Altach ALT Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
2
Draws
2
0
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
7
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T00:04:49+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Allianz Stadion
Capacity
28345
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jakob Semler
Alexander Borucki
Philipp Duschek
Julian Weinberger

Statistics

Possession
SCR
55%
ALT
45%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 3
10 Shots 3
59 Dangerous attacks 37
56 Possession 44
6 Corners 5
13 Free kicks 9
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

78 Ball Safe 77
6 Goal Kicks 11
14 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 3
17 Throwins 16
2 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 0
14 Dribble Attempts 14
4 Successful Dribbles 9
29 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

104 Attacks 89
2 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

42 Long Passes 36
576 Passes 455
518 Successful Passes 387
90 Successful Passes Percentage 85
12 Key Passes 5
20 Successful Long Passes 20
48 Successful Long Passes Percentage 56

Defensive

2 Saves 3
12 Tackles 16
16 Interceptions 4

Build-up

26 Total Crosses 21
4 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
9 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Jakob Semler

Starting XI

1
Niklas Hedl
Niklas Hedl Goalkeeper
7.17
4
Jakob Schöller
Jakob Schöller Defender
6.8
6
Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao
6.51
38
Jannes Horn
Jannes Horn Defender
7.33
23
Jonas Auer
Jonas Auer
Defender81'
6.46
55
Nenad Cvetkovic
Nenad Cvetkovic Defender
7.71
77
Bendegúz Bolla
Bendegúz Bolla Defender
6.98
8
Tonni Adamsen
Tonni Adamsen Midfielder
6.76
7
Marco Tilio
Marco Tilio
Attacker70'
6.96
10
Petter Nosa Dahl
Petter Nosa Dahl Midfielder
6.79
43
Moulaye Haïdara
Moulaye Haïdara
Attacker70'
6.51
18
Matthias Seidl
Matthias Seidl (C) Midfielder
7.95
22
Yusuf Demir
Yusuf Demir Midfielder
7.3
15
Nikolaus Wurmbrand
6.73
30
Nicolas Bajlicz
Nicolas Bajlicz Midfielder
6.94
9
Ercan Kara
Ercan Kara Attacker
6.4
Referee : Jakob Semler

Starting XI

1
Dejan Stojanovic
Dejan Stojanovic Goalkeeper
7.1
17
Lukas Jäger
Lukas Jäger (C) Defender
6.58
23
Benedikt Zech
Benedikt Zech Defender
6.71
27
Filip Milojevic
Filip Milojevic Defender
6.97
29
Niklas Niehoff
Niklas Niehoff Defender
7.18
20
Erkin Yalcin
Erkin Yalcin
Attacker77'
6.47
37
Benjamin Böckle
Benjamin Böckle Defender
6.22
6
Vesel Demaku
Vesel Demaku Midfielder
6.6
8
Mike-Steven Bähre
Mike-Steven Bähre Midfielder
7.04
18
Patrick Greil
Patrick Greil Midfielder
6.62
19
Srdjan Hrstic
Srdjan Hrstic
Attacker81'
6.5
28
Yann Massombo
Yann Massombo Midfielder
6.77
10
Ousmane Diawara
Ousmane Diawara Attacker
6.61
9
Marko Raguz
Marko Raguz
Attacker70'
6.26

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Jonas Auer Jannes Horn 
6th Substitution
81'
Event
Nikolaus Wurmbrand Yusuf Demir
8th Substitution
81'
81'
Event
Srdjan Hrstic Patrick Greil
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Erkin Yalcin Niklas Niehoff
5th Substitution
Event
Moulaye Haïdara Petter Nosa Dahl
2nd Substitution
70'
Event
Marco Tilio Tonni Adamsen
4th Substitution
70'
70'
Event
Marko Raguz Ousmane Diawara
3rd Substitution
Event
Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao Jakob Schöller
1st Substitution
61'
60'
Event
Handball / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
4'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Nikolaus Wurmbrand takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
83
Attempt Attempt
Nenad Cvetkovic takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Jonas Antonius Auer takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
81
Update Update
Jonas Antonius Auer is on, and Jannes Horn is off.
81
Update Update
Nikolaus Wurmbrand comes on for Yusuf Demir.
81
Update Update
Srdjan Hrstic is on, and Patrick Greil is off.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
80
Attempt Attempt
Ercan Kara attempts a header but misses the shot.
80
Attempt Attempt
Marco Tilio's left-footed shot is saved.
78
Attempt Attempt
Erkin Yalcin attempts a header but misses the shot.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Marko Raguz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
77
Update Update
Erkin Yalcin comes on for Niklas Niehoff.
74
Attempt Attempt
Ercan Kara takes a right-footed shot but misses.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marco Tilio comes on for Tonni Adamsen.
70
Update Update
Moulaye Haidara is on, and Petter Nosa Dahl is off.
70
Update Update
Marko Raguz comes on for Ousmane Diawara.
67
Attempt Attempt
Niklas Niehoff takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
65
Attempt Attempt
Yann Massombo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Attempt Attempt
Bendeguz Bolla takes a right-footed shot but misses.
61
Update Update
On comes Serge Raux Yao, and off goes Jakob Maximilian Scholler.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Benedikt Zech receives a yellow card.
59
Attempt Attempt
Tonni Adamsen takes a shot with his head but misses.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Attempt Attempt
Petter Nosa Dahl takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Filip Milojevic receives a yellow card.
43
Attempt Attempt
Patrick Greil takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
43
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
39
Attempt Attempt
Jannes Horn takes a left-footed shot but misses.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Bendeguz Bolla takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Attempt Attempt
Ercan Kara takes a right-footed shot but misses.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Patrick Greil takes a left-footed shot but misses.
10
Attempt Attempt
Vesel Demaku takes a left-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Bajlicz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Yusuf Demir takes a right-footed shot but misses.
5
Attempt Attempt
Tonni Adamsen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
4
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Petter Nosa Dahl scores with a right-footed shot.
4
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Petter Nosa scores, making it 1-0.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Jakob Semler.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: SK Rapid 1-0 Rheindorf Altach. Structural assessment: SK Rapid exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.