Blau-Weiß Linz vs Rheindorf Altach Prediction, Preview and Stats

Austria flag 2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Linzer Stadion Fri, 24 Apr - 5:30 PM
Admiral Bundesliga
Blau-Weiß Linz BWL
3 Winner 0
Rheindorf Altach ALT
Full Time Fri, 24 Apr 5:30 PM
Round 7 Relegation Round
Dominik Reiter - 90+2'
Ronivaldo - 68'
Simon Seidl - 66'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Blau-Weiß Linz claimed a decisive 3-0 home win against Rheindorf Altach, overcoming 44% possession with clinical second-half finishing. The halftime score stood at 0-0, despite Altach's 56% ball control. Linz, identified as the stronger team, netted all three goals after the break, showcasing superior efficiency and defensive solidity. Altach failed to convert their territorial dominance into threats, resulting in a shutout. No red cards disrupted play, allowing a straightforward contest. This outcome highlights Linz's ability to outperform expectations, validating their pre-designated strength. The match proceeded without major tactical shifts, emphasizing Linz's opportunistic play.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Significant 53.9% structural deviation favored Blau-Weiß Linz.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
  • Market alignment: Outcome aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable without data.
  • Event impact: No events or adjustments altered match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards caused zero distortion.
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

Match referee

A. Harkam

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

M. Weiss

2nd Assistant

M. Obritzberger

1st Assistant

D. Divkovic

4th Official

Blau-Weiß Linz M. Köllner
M. Köllner
VS
Rheindorf Altach O. Zaric
O. Zaric
0.83
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.39
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Wolfsberger AC Rank: W
Wolfsberger AC Rank: D
WSG Tirol Rank: W
Grazer AK Rank: L
Ried Rank: W
Rheindorf Altach Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
WSG Tirol Rank: D
WSG Tirol Rank: D
Grazer AK Rank: W
Ried Rank: L
Wolfsberger AC Rank: D
Blau-Weiß Linz Rank: W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 3 - 3
3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Blau-Weiß Linz
46.1%
Draw
28.5%
Away Rheindorf Altach
25.41%

Movement

Changes since opening
Blau-Weiß Linz
-51.74%
Draw
+26.58%
Rheindorf Altach
+25.17%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
21
19.66
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
Power Score
21
19.66
League Position
12
8
Global Rank
-
-

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
Blau-Weiß Linz — Opponent-weighted form score
Rheindorf Altach — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Blau-Weiß Linz Rheindorf Altach

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Blau-Weiß Linz

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

Blau-Weiß Linz ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rheindorf Altach
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
45.00
21.52
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.52
45.00
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
Blau-Weiß Linz +1.99 Efficiency Index
vs
Rheindorf Altach -1.99 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Blau-Weiß Linz
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.

Blau-Weiß Linz ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rheindorf Altach
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Blau-Weiß Linz Rheindorf Altach
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Blau-Weiß Linz Rheindorf Altach
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Blau-Weiß Linz
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.

–
Blau-Weiß Linz
vs
Rheindorf Altach
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Blau-Weiß Linz 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
—
—
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
Blau-Weiß Linz 0.30
Rheindorf Altach 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Blau-Weiß Linz 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
—
—
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
Blau-Weiß Linz 0.00
Rheindorf Altach 0.05
Blau-Weiß Linz
Rheindorf Altach
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ALT had peak pressure around 87'.
  • BWL started the game with stronger pressure.
BWL Pressure ALT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ALT reached the top pressure at 87' (93.85).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 9 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Blau-Weiß Linz BWL Home
9 matches
Rheindorf Altach ALT Away
Match Record
3
Wins
3
3
Draws
3
3
Losses
3
Goals
10
Goals Scored
12
12
Goals Conceded
10
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
2.99
xG
1.20
1.20
xGA
2.99

Data last updated: 2026-04-25T00:01:47+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
N. Mantl
Germany
58 N. Mantl
A. Pasic
Austria
17 A. Pasic
M. Maranda
Austria
15 M. Maranda
F. Strauss
Austria
2 F. Strauss
I. Dahlqvist
Substitution
Sweden
5 I. Dahlqvist
S. Seidl
Austria
20 S. Seidl
A. Briedl
Austria
19 A. Briedl
D. Bumberger
Substitution
Austria
23 D. Bumberger
N. Maier
Substitution
Switzerland
30 N. Maier
R. Sales
Substitution
Brazil
9 R. Sales
S. Weissman
Substitution
Israel
18 S. Weissman
Pitch
D. Stojanovic
Austria
1 D. Stojanovic
L. Jäger
Substitution
Austria
17 L. Jäger
B. Zech
Austria
23 B. Zech
F. Milojevic
Austria
27 F. Milojevic
M. Ouédraogo
Burkina Faso
29 M. Ouédraogo
V. Demaku
Austria
6 V. Demaku
M. Bähre
Germany
8 M. Bähre
S. Ingolitsch
Austria
25 S. Ingolitsch
M. Oswald
Substitution
Austria
14 M. Oswald
O. Diawara
Substitution
Mali
10 O. Diawara
Y. Massombo Litawumba
Substitution
France
28 Y. Massombo Litawumba

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 24, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 7 · Relegation Round
Stadium :
Linzer Stadion
Capacity :
21005
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Maximilian Weiss
Alexander Harkam
Michael Obritzberger
Davor Divkovic

Statistics

Possession
BWL
47%
ALT
53%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 0
7 Shots 1
56 Dangerous attacks 41
44 Possession 56
5 Corners 4
4 Free kicks 5

Match Overview

20 Dribble Attempts 20
9 Successful Dribbles 8
24 Throwins 32
45 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40
5 Goal Kicks 5
5 Substitutions 4
3 Assists 0
84 Ball Safe 101
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 2
9 Goal Attempts 5

Attacking

2 Big Chances Missed 0
93 Attacks 102

Possession

14 Successful Long Passes 27
29 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43
74 Successful Passes Percentage 79
49 Long Passes 63
289 Successful Passes 387
12 Key Passes 5
388 Passes 491

Defensive

53 Duels Won 48
16 Interceptions 13
28 Tackles 19
1 Saves 3

Build-up

4 Accurate Crosses 5
19 Total Crosses 14

Discipline

3 Offsides 1
5 Fouls 4

Lineup

Referee : Alexander Harkam

Starting XI ▼

58
Nico Mantl
Nico Mantl Goalkeeper
6.6
2
Fabio Varesi-Strauss
Fabio Varesi-Strauss Defender
6.64
15
Manuel Maranda
Manuel Maranda Defender
6.8
17
Alem Pasic
Alem Pasic Defender
6.64
5
Isak Dahlqvist
Isak Dahlqvist Midfielder
6.75
29
Dominik Reiter
Dominik Reiter
Midfielder83'
6.76
19
Alexander Briedl
Alexander Briedl Midfielder
6.82
20
Simon Seidl
Simon Seidl Midfielder
6.94
23
David Bumberger
David Bumberger Midfielder
6.76
60
Simon Pirkl
Simon Pirkl
Defender46'
6.6
9
Ronivaldo
Ronivaldo Attacker
6.91
6
Mamadou Fofana
Mamadou Fofana
Midfielder82'
6.64
18
Shon Weissman
Shon Weissman Attacker
7
10
Paul Mensah
Paul Mensah
Attacker90+4'
6.54
30
Nico Maier
Nico Maier Attacker
6.77
14
Christopher Cvetko
Christopher Cvetko
Midfielder90+5'
6.68
Referee : Alexander Harkam

Starting XI ▼

1
Dejan Stojanovic
Dejan Stojanovic Goalkeeper
7.04
17
Lukas Jäger
Lukas Jäger Defender
6.72
5
Lukas Gugganig
Lukas Gugganig
Defender90+4'
6.19
23
Benedikt Zech
Benedikt Zech Defender
6.85
27
Filip Milojevic
Filip Milojevic Defender
6.83
6
Vesel Demaku
Vesel Demaku Midfielder
6.84
8
Mike-Steven Bähre
Mike-Steven Bähre Midfielder
6.86
25
Sandro Ingolitsch
Sandro Ingolitsch Midfielder
6.8
29
Mohamed Ouédraogo
Mohamed Ouédraogo Midfielder
6.92
10
Ousmane Diawara
Ousmane Diawara Attacker
6.73
21
Precious Benjamin
Precious Benjamin
Attacker56'
6.54
14
Moritz Oswald
Moritz Oswald Attacker
6.52
26
Erkin Yalcin
Erkin Yalcin
Attacker74'
6.61
28
Yann Massombo
Yann Massombo Attacker
6.72
11
Srdjan Hrstic
Srdjan Hrstic
Attacker74'
6.67

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Christopher Cvetko → Nico Maier
9th Substitution
90+5'
Event
Paul Mensah → Shon Weissman
8th Substitution
90+4'
90+4'
Event
Lukas Gugganig → Lukas Jäger
7th Substitution
Event
Dominik Reiter
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
90+2'
Event
Dominik Reiter → Isak Dahlqvist
6th Substitution
83'
Event
Mamadou Fofana → Ronivaldo
5th Substitution
82'
74'
Event
Srdjan Hrstic → Yann Massombo
3rd Substitution
74'
Event
Erkin Yalcin → Moritz Oswald
4th Substitution
Event
Ronivaldo
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
68'
Event
Simon Seidl
Goal awarded
67'
Event
Simon Seidl
Header / 1st Goal
66'
56'
Event
Precious Benjamin → Ousmane Diawara
2nd Substitution
Event
Simon Pirkl → David Bumberger
1st Substitution
46'

CONCLUSION

Blau-Weiß Linz's 3-0 victory over Rheindorf Altach cements their stronger standing, achieved through second-half dominance despite lower possession. Scoring all goals post-halftime while keeping a clean sheet, Linz demonstrated ruthless efficiency against Altach's possession-heavy but goalless approach. The absence of red cards ensured undistorted play, with the result reflecting true on-field merits. Significant structural deviation underscored Linz's outperformance, aligning with market views and efficiency norms. This win bolsters Linz's momentum, exposing Altach's conversion issues in a disciplined encounter.

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