Wolfsberger AC vs Salzburg preview

Austria flag 2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Lavanttal Arena Sun, 9 Aug - 3:00 PM
Admiral Bundesliga
Wolfsberger ACWAC
1 – 1
SalzburgRBS
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 3:00 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Wolfsberger AC hosted Salzburg in a match that concluded with a 1-1 draw after a goalless first half. Salzburg controlled possession at 68 percent compared to the home side's 32 percent. Despite generating an expected goals total of 2.43, Salzburg could not convert their dominance into a victory. Wolfsberger AC managed 0.75 in expected goals and secured an equalizing goal in the second half. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment was Salzburg yet the final result reflected a balanced outcome. No red cards were issued during the contest and the game proceeded without major disciplinary interruptions. The second half saw adjustments that allowed the home side to match the visitors' output on the scoreboard.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Salzburg showed a significant 100 percent deviation from expected patterns in the draw.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with overall performance metrics for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The 1-1 draw was not consistent with the xG values of 0.75 to 2.43.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with market expectations for this fixture.
  • xG expectations: Salzburg held clear xG superiority at 2.43 against Wolfsberger AC's 0.75.
  • Event impact: The draw occurred without standout events altering the match flow after 0-0 at halftime.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were recorded so no distortion affected the 1-1 outcome.
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
I. Simsek
I. Simsek
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
R. Steinacher
R. Steinacher
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
M. Undesser
M. Undesser
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
D. Divkovic
D. Divkovic
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
Wolfsberger AC T. Silberberger
T. Silberberger
VS
Salzburg D. Röhl
D. Röhl
1.19
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.27
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Austria Wien Rank: 69 W
Ried Rank: 56 L
WSG Tirol Rank: 55 W
Ried Rank: 56 W
Rheindorf Altach Rank: 57 W
Grazer AK Rank: 58 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hartberg Rank: 66 W
Hartberg Rank: 63 L
LASK Linz Rank: 74 L
Sturm Graz Rank: 75 D
SK Rapid Rank: 64 L
Austria Wien Rank: 66 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 2 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.66
70.88
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Wolfsberger AC
Salzburg
Power Score
64.66
70.88
League Position
3
4
Global Rank
433
246

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

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

Wolfsberger AC

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

Salzburg

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

Wolfsberger AC ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Salzburg
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.75
30.44
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
30.44
38.75
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
Wolfsberger AC +0.67 Efficiency Index
vs
Salzburg -0.67 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Wolfsberger AC
Salzburg
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.

Wolfsberger AC
vs
Salzburg
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Wolfsberger AC Salzburg
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
23%
35%
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.
-0.17 vs -0.86
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Wolfsberger AC Salzburg
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
35%
23%
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).
-0.86 vs -0.17
Wolfsberger AC
Salzburg
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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Wolfsberger AC
vs
Salzburg
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Wolfsberger AC Salzburg
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
Wolfsberger AC 0.39
Salzburg 0.33
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Wolfsberger AC Salzburg
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
Wolfsberger AC 0.02
Salzburg 0.04
Wolfsberger AC
Salzburg
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 82'.
  • WAC started the game with stronger pressure.
WAC Pressure RBS Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: RBS reached the top pressure at 82' (87.59).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Wolfsberger AC WAC Home
6 matches
Salzburg RBS Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
7
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:48:24+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Lavanttal Arena
Capacity
7300
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Isa Simsek
Robert Steinacher
Manuel Undesser
Davor Divkovic

Statistics

Possession
WAC
37%
RBS
63%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 6
7 Shots 8
28 Dangerous attacks 54
32 Possession 68
4 Corners 8
2 Free kicks 19
5 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

72 Ball Safe 87
10 Goal Kicks 8
7 Goal Attempts 15
5 Substitutions 5
19 Throwins 16
1 Assists 1
1 Injuries 0
11 Dribble Attempts 19
4 Successful Dribbles 8
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42

Attacking

73 Attacks 101
2 Big Chances Missed 5

Possession

58 Long Passes 39
243 Passes 525
178 Successful Passes 463
73 Successful Passes Percentage 88
10 Key Passes 11
24 Successful Long Passes 29
41 Successful Long Passes Percentage 74

Defensive

9 Saves 0
18 Tackles 11
4 Interceptions 5
32 Duels Won 48

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 18
2 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 4
19 Fouls 2

Lineup

Referee : Isa Simsek

Starting XI ▼

12
Nikolas Polster
Nikolas Polster Goalkeeper
8.52
6
Raffael Behounek
Raffael Behounek Defender
6.75
15
Cheick Mamadou Diabaté
Cheick Mamadou Diabaté Defender
6.49
37
Nicolas Wimmer
Nicolas Wimmer (C) Defender
6.8
11
Aaron Sky Schwarz
Aaron Sky Schwarz Midfielder
7.25
77
Rene Renner
Rene Renner
Defender75'
6.14
30
Marco Sulzner
Marco Sulzner Midfielder
6.5
31
Fabian Wohlmuth
Fabian Wohlmuth Midfielder
7.02
34
Emmanuel Agyemang
Emmanuel Agyemang Midfielder
6.39
20
Thorsten Schriebl
Thorsten Schriebl
Midfielder75'
6.16
9
Giacomo Vrioni
Giacomo Vrioni Attacker
7.23
7
Luca Hassler
Luca Hassler
Midfielder85'
6.42
10
Donis Avdijaj
Donis Avdijaj Attacker
6.51
19
Otar Mamageishvili
Otar Mamageishvili
Midfielder64'
6.34
17
Marco Schabauer
Marco Schabauer Attacker
6.13
49
Sankara Karamoko
Sankara Karamoko
Attacker64'
6.88
Referee : Isa Simsek

Starting XI ▼

52
Christian Zawieschitzky
Christian Zawieschitzky Goalkeeper
5.85
13
Frans Krätzig
Frans Krätzig Defender
8.01
18
Nikolas Veratschnig
Nikolas Veratschnig (C) Defender
6.87
21
Tim Drexler
Tim Drexler Defender
7.2
47
Valentin Zabransky
Valentin Zabransky
Defender57'
6.34
44
Kévin Boma
Kévin Boma Defender
7.22
8
Sota Kitano
Sota Kitano Midfielder
6.82
11
Yorbe Vertessen
Yorbe Vertessen
Attacker68'
7.08
14
Maurits Kjærgaard
Maurits Kjærgaard Midfielder
6.63
32
Abubakr Barry
Abubakr Barry
Midfielder46'
6.66
15
Bartosz Mazurek
Bartosz Mazurek Midfielder
7.23
19
Karim Konaté
Karim Konaté Midfielder
6.2
39
Leandro Morgalla
Leandro Morgalla
Defender83'
6.71
33
Aboubacar Camara
Aboubacar Camara Midfielder
7
23
Damir Redzic
Damir Redzic
Attacker57'
6.57
9
Haris Tabakovic
Haris Tabakovic Attacker
6.13

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Otar Mamageishvili
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+6'
Event
Rene Renner
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
90+6'
Event
Luca Hassler → Giacomo Vrioni
10th Substitution
85'
83'
Event
Leandro Morgalla → Karim Konaté
9th Substitution
79'
Event
Yorbe Vertessen
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Thorsten Schriebl
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
78'
Event
Rene Renner → Aaron Sky Schwarz
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Thorsten Schriebl → Emmanuel Agyemang
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Marco Sulzner
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
69'
68'
Event
Yorbe Vertessen → Sota Kitano
6th Substitution
Event
Giacomo Vrioni
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
67'
Event
Sankara Karamoko → Marco Schabauer
4th Substitution
64'
Event
Otar Mamageishvili → Donis Avdijaj
5th Substitution
64'
57'
Event
Damir Redzic → Aboubacar Camara
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Valentin Zabransky → Tim Drexler
3rd Substitution
Event
Cheick Mamadou Diabaté
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
52'
46'
Event
Abubakr Barry → Maurits Kjærgaard
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
7'
Event
Aboubacar Camara
Simulation / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Rene Renner.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Otar Mamageishvili.
85
Update Update
Luca Hassler comes on for Giacomo Vrioni.
83
Update Update
Leandro Morgalla is on, and Karim Konate is off.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yorbe Vertessen scores with a left-footed shot.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Yorbe Vertessen scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Kevin Boma.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Thorsten Schriebl.
75
Attempt Attempt
Abubakar Barry takes a right-footed shot but misses.
75
Update Update
Rene Renner comes on for Aaron Sky Schwarz.
75
Update Update
Thorsten Schriebl comes on for Emmanuel Agyeman Ofori.
71
Attempt Attempt
Haris Tabakovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marco Sulzner receives a yellow card.
68
Update Update
Yorbe Vertessen is on, and Sota Kitano is off.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Giacomo Vrioni scores with a left-footed shot.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Giacomo Vrioni scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Fabian Wohlmuth.
65
Attempt Attempt
Otar Mamageishvili takes a right-footed shot but misses.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
64
Update Update
Karamoko Sankara replaces Marco Schabauer.
64
Update Update
Otar Mamageishvili comes on for Donis Avdijaj.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
59
Update Update
Karamoko Sankara comes on for Marco Schabauer.
59
Update Update
Otar Mamageishvili comes on for Donis Avdijaj.
57
Update Update
Damir Redzic comes on for Aboubacar Camara.
57
Update Update
Damir Redzic comes on for Aboubacar Camara.
56
Update Update
Valentin Zabransky comes on for Tim Drexler.
53
Attempt Attempt
Frans Kratzig takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Cheick Diabate receives a yellow card.
51
Attempt Attempt
Giacomo Vrioni takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Cheick Diabate receives a yellow card.
46
Update Update
Abubakar Barry is on, and Maurits Kjaergaard is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Right-footed shot missed.
45
Attempt Attempt
Marco Sulzner takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
45
Attempt Attempt
Maurits Kjaergaard takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Maurits Kjaergaard takes a left-footed shot but misses.
42
Attempt Attempt
Donis Avdijaj attempts a header but misses the shot.
41
Attempt Attempt
Karim Konate takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
38
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Wohlmuth takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Attempt Attempt
Right-footed shot saved.
35
Attempt Attempt
Karim Konate takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Attempt Attempt
Haris Tabakovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
31
Attempt Attempt
Bartosz Mazurek takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Attempt Attempt
Haris Tabakovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot with the right foot is saved.
12
Attempt Attempt
Karim Konate takes a left-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Aaron Sky Schwarz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Wohlmuth takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Aboubacar Camara.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Isa Simsek.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Wolfsberger AC and Salzburg highlighted a contest where possession dominance did not translate directly into goals. Salzburg maintained control for most of the game yet failed to overcome the defensive setup of the hosts. Wolfsberger AC showed resilience by matching the visitors after the interval despite lower expected goal figures. The absence of red cards kept the match balanced throughout both halves. This result underscores how second-half adjustments can neutralize statistical advantages held by the stronger side. Both teams demonstrated periods of efficiency that aligned with the final scoreline. The outcome leaves questions about conversion rates in future encounters between these sides.