WSG Tirol vs Salzburg preview

Austria flag 2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Tivoli Stadion Tirol Tomorrow - 3:00 PM
Admiral Bundesliga
WSG TirolWSG
SalzburgRBS
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 3:00 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Action unfolds at Tivoli Stadion Tirol where WSG Tirol welcomes Salzburg for their Admiral Bundesliga clash in the 2026/2027 season. Domestic league positions place the hosts tenth and the away side fourth. Calculations reveal Salzburg's power score superiority with 70.54 against 53.88. A 16.7 point differential underscores this gap. Matching form scores of 11.17 suggest parity in recent performances. Absence of detailed efficiency figures leaves gaps in evaluation. Set pieces data depends on proxies with low confidence ratings. Overall, Salzburg emerges as the stronger unit in this fixture. Both teams enter without specified last outings, adding uncertainty to preparations.

TL;DR

  • Structural: WSG Tirol sits in 10th place while Salzburg occupies 4th in the domestic standings.
  • Form: Both teams share identical form scores of 11.17.
  • Squad: Salzburg holds the stronger squad based on power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency statistics are not provided in the available data.
  • Transition: Transition play details lack specific metrics for assessment.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy usage for both teams.
  • xVariable: Power advantage stands at 16.7 points favoring the away side.
  • Market: Baseline split: WSG Tirol 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Salzburg 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
WSG Tirol P. Semlic
P. Semlic
VS
Salzburg D. Röhl
D. Röhl
1.13
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.27
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rheindorf Altach Rank: 57 L
Sturm Graz Rank: 77 D
Wolfsberger AC Rank: 64 L
Blau-Weiß Linz Rank: 54 D
Grazer AK Rank: 57 L
Ried Rank: 55 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wolfsberger AC Rank: 65 D
Hartberg Rank: 66 W
Hartberg Rank: 62 L
LASK Linz Rank: 74 L
Sturm Graz Rank: 74 D
SK Rapid Rank: 64 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
53.88
70.54
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
WSG Tirol
Salzburg
Power Score
53.88
70.54
League Position
10
4
Global Rank
739
252

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

WSG Tirol WSG Home
4 matches
Salzburg RBS Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
1
Goals
5
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
5
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-15T00:19:23+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Tivoli Stadion Tirol
Capacity
16008
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca
Maximilian Weiss
Michael Obritzberger
Julian Schnur

Expected Lineup

Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI ▼

1
Salko Hamzic
Salko Hamzic Goalkeeper
6.83
16
Lukas Hinterseer
Lukas Hinterseer Centre Forward
6.64
43
Nemanja Čelić
Nemanja Čelić Defensive Midfield
6.51
17
Michael Olakigbe
Michael Olakigbe Left Wing
6.82
32
Raphael Gschösser
Raphael Gschösser Left Back
6.7
11
Murat Satin
Murat Satin Defensive Midfield
6.73
23
Marco Boras
Marco Boras Right Back
7.31
5
Drew Murray
Drew Murray Right Back
6.25
14
David Kubatta
David Kubatta Left Back
6.24
18
Husein Balic
Husein Balic Right Wing
6.39
8
N. Frederiksen
N. Frederiksen Attacking Midfield
6.59
Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI ▼

52
Christian Zawieschitzky
Christian Zawieschitzky Goalkeeper
6.42
19
Karim Konaté
Karim Konaté Centre Forward
6.89
15
Bartosz Mazurek
Bartosz Mazurek Defensive Midfield
7.09
8
Sota Kitano
Sota Kitano Attacking Midfield
6.82
14
Maurits Kjærgaard
Maurits Kjærgaard Left Wing
6.63
18
Nikolas Veratschnig
Nikolas Veratschnig Right Back
7.29
44
Kévin Boma
Kévin Boma Right Back
7.56
21
Tim Drexler
Tim Drexler Left Back
7.2
9
Haris Tabakovic
Haris Tabakovic Defensive Midfield
6.29
33
Aboubacar Camara
Aboubacar Camara Right Wing
7
13
Frans Krätzig
Frans Krätzig Left Back
7.23

CONCLUSION

Salzburg enters this encounter with clear advantages in power and league standing, positioning them favorably against WSG Tirol. Equal form levels indicate both sides arrive in similar states of readiness. The venue at Tivoli Stadion Tirol may provide some home comfort for the hosts, yet the visitors' overall strength suggests they could dictate proceedings. Limited data on set pieces and efficiency means focus shifts to core power metrics. Expectations center on a competitive league match where Salzburg aims to leverage their superior ratings. Tirol will seek to capitalize on home support to bridge the gap. This regular season game promises tactical battles across various phases of play.