Wolfsberger AC vs Blau-Weiß Linz Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Lavanttal Arena
Sat, 18 Apr - 3:00 PM
Admiral Bundesliga
Wolfsberger AC
WAC
0
–
0
Blau-Weiß Linz
BWL
Full Time
Sat, 18 Apr
3:00 PM
Round 5 ·
Relegation Round
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Jul 10
CONTEXT
Wolfsberger AC and Blau-Weiß Linz delivered a tense 0-0 draw in their Bundesliga encounter, with possession evenly split at 50% apiece and the halftime scoreline mirroring the final result at 0-0. Blau-Weiß Linz entered as the stronger team yet could not break the deadlock, showcasing Wolfsberger's robust defense. The outcome marked a significant 72% structural deviation favoring the visitors, diverging sharply from pre-match expectations where Wolfsberger held a slight edge. No red cards disrupted play, and second-half adjustments were absent, maintaining a balanced flow. Efficiency for both sides remained in line with projections, though missing xG data obscures deeper performance nuances. This stalemate highlights tactical discipline over flair, leaving both teams with a point each in a closely fought affair.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Match ended with a significant 72% structural deviation favoring Blau-Weiß Linz.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency for both teams stayed in line with expectations.
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xG alignment: xG alignment cannot be determined due to unavailable data.
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Market alignment: Result did not align with pre-match market expectations.
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xG expectations: xG expectations remain unevaluable without recorded metrics.
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Event impact: No key events or adjustments altered the goalless outcome.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion from dismissals.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Match referee
C. Ciochirca
•
25 matches in sample
Avg. cards
0.12
0.12
Fouls / match
0.52
Yellow cards / match
0.12
Red cards / match
0
Penalties / match
0
Other match officials
M. Obritzberger
1st Assistant
P. Duschek
2nd Assistant
A. Harkam
4th Official
T. Silberberger
VS
M. Köllner
0.65
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0.65
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ried
Rank:
D
WSG Tirol
Rank:
L
Rheindorf Altach
Rank:
D
Grazer AK
Rank:
L
LASK Linz
Rank:
L
Sturm Graz
Rank:
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
WSG Tirol
Rank:
W
Grazer AK
Rank:
L
Ried
Rank:
W
Rheindorf Altach
Rank:
L
Hartberg
Rank:
D
WSG Tirol
Rank:
L
5
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
5 - 1 - 4
4
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Wolfsberger AC
37.74%
Draw
27.99%
Blau-Weiß Linz
34.27%
Movement
Changes since opening
Wolfsberger AC
+33.65%
Draw
-64.3%
Blau-Weiß Linz
+30.65%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
15.18
17.65
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
Power Score
15.18
17.65
League Position
10
12
Global Rank
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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
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Opponent-weighted form score
Blau-Weiß Linz
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Wolfsberger AC Blau-Weiß Linz
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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Wolfsberger AC
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Blau-Weiß Linz
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own 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
Blau-Weiß Linz
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
19.40
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.00
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Wolfsberger AC
-1.24
Efficiency Index
vs
Blau-Weiß Linz
+1.24
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
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
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Blau-Weiß Linz
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
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
Blau-Weiß Linz
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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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
0.24
Blau-Weiß Linz
0.38
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
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
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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
0.00
Blau-Weiß Linz
0.00
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- BWL had peak pressure around 75'.
- BWL started the game with stronger pressure.
WAC Pressure
BWL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
BWL reached the top pressure at 75' (63.64).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 10 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Wolfsberger AC
WAC
Home
10
matches
Blau-Weiß Linz
BWL
Away
Match Record
5
Wins
4
1
Draws
1
4
Losses
5
Goals
12
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
12
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:05:35+00:00
STARTING XI
Wolfsberger AC
Blau-Weiß Linz
Match Formation
3-4-3
Match Formation
3-4-1-2
12 N. Polster
C. Diabaté
#1546'
31 F. Wohlmuth
22 D. Baumgartner
37 N. Wimmer
7 A. Gattermayer
E. Agyemang
#3446'
30 M. Sulzner
8 S. Piesinger
B. Matić
#261'
70 D. Đurić
20 D. Zukić
M. Pink
#3277'
9 E. Kojzek
D. Atanga
#1761'
10 D. Avdijaj
58 N. Mantl
2 F. Strauss
15 M. Maranda
D. Riegler
#2274'
17 A. Pasic
D. Bumberger
#2390+1'
60 S. Pirkl
19 A. Briedl
20 S. Seidl
29 D. Reiter
M. Fofana
#681'
30 N. Maier
C. Cvetko
#1490+2'
9 R. Sales
18 S. Weissman
General Information
📅
Date & Time :
Apr 18, 2026, 03:00 PM
🏆
Competition :
2025/2026 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 5 · Relegation Round
🏟️
Stadium :
Lavanttal Arena
👥
Capacity :
7300
🌱
Pitch Surface :
Grass
🌤️
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
🧑⚖️
Referees :
Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca
Michael Obritzberger
Philipp Duschek
Alexander Harkam
Next Match
Wolfsberger AC
vs
Blau-Weiß Linz
League: Admiral Bundesliga
Kickoff: Tue, 21 Apr - 4:30 PM
Venue: Linzer Stadion
Blau-Weiß Linz
vs
Wolfsberger AC
League: Admiral Bundesliga
Kickoff: Tue, 21 Apr - 4:30 PM
Venue: Linzer Stadion
Statistics
Possession
WAC
51%
BWL
49%
Top Statistics
0
Big Chances Created
1
1
Shots
6
34
Dangerous attacks
40
50
Possession
50
5
Corners
11
15
Free kicks
15
2
Yellow Cards
2
Match Overview
16
Dribble Attempts
12
81
Successful Dribbles Percentage
33
6
Goal Kicks
9
0
Hit Woodwork
1
19
Throwins
22
13
Successful Dribbles
4
5
Substitutions
4
68
Ball Safe
71
6
Goal Attempts
10
0
Injuries
1
Attacking
96
Attacks
82
0
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
355
Passes
350
60
Long Passes
61
73
Successful Passes Percentage
76
27
Successful Long Passes
20
259
Successful Passes
266
45
Successful Long Passes Percentage
33
7
Key Passes
11
Defensive
14
Tackles
10
63
Duels Won
40
6
Saves
1
5
Interceptions
8
Build-up
2
Accurate Crosses
7
17
Total Crosses
25
Discipline
0
Offsides
4
15
Fouls
15
Lineup
Wolfsberger AC
Referee :
Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca
Manager ▼
T. Silberberger
Coach
Starting XI ▼
12
Nikolas Polster
Goalkeeper
6.96 22
Dominik Baumgartner
Defender
7.06 31
Fabian Wohlmuth
Defender
6.69 15Cheick Mamadou Diabaté
6.57Defender46'
37
Nicolas Wimmer
Defender
6.89 7
Angelo Gattermayer
Midfielder
6.61 8
Simon Piesinger
Midfielder
6.57 30
Marco Sulzner
Midfielder
6.64
34Emmanuel Agyemang
6.54Midfielder46'
70
David Đurić
Midfielder
6.69 2Boris Matic
6.94Midfielder61'
9
Erik Kojzek
Attacker
6.64 32Markus Pink
6.87Attacker77'
10
Donis Avdijaj
Attacker
6.71
17David Atanga
6.64Attacker61'
20
Dejan Zukic
Attacker
7.36 Substitutes ▼
34Emmanuel Agyemang
6.54Midfielder46'
15Cheick Mamadou Diabaté
6.57Defender46'
17David Atanga
6.64Attacker61'
2Boris Matic
6.94Midfielder61'
32Markus Pink
6.87Attacker77'
Bench ▼
1
Lukas Gütlbauer
Goalkeeper
6.63 13
Tobias Gruber
Defender
6.45 35
Emmanuel Chukwu
Defender
6.56 23
Emin Kujovic
Midfielder
6.61
Blau-Weiß Linz
Referee :
Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca
Manager ▼
M. Köllner
Coach
Starting XI ▼
58
Nico Mantl
Goalkeeper
6.53 2
Fabio Varesi-Strauss
Defender
6.62 15
Manuel Maranda
Defender
6.75 17
Alem Pasic
Defender
6.62 22David Riegler
6.75Defender74'
19
Alexander Briedl
Midfielder
6.83 20
Simon Seidl
Midfielder
6.97 29
Dominik Reiter
Midfielder
6.76 60
Simon Pirkl
Midfielder
6.62 23David Bumberger
6.75Defender90+1'
9
Ronivaldo
Attacker
6.92 14Christopher Cvetko
6.69Midfielder90+2'
18
Shon Weissman
Attacker
6.98 30
Nico Maier
Attacker
6.68
6Mamadou Fofana
6.65Midfielder81'
Substitutes ▼
22David Riegler
6.75Defender74'
6Mamadou Fofana
6.65Midfielder81'
23David Bumberger
6.75Defender90+1'
14Christopher Cvetko
6.69Midfielder90+2'
Bench ▼
24
Thomas Turner
Goalkeeper
6.5 16
Martin Moormann
Defender
6.76 5
Isak Dahlqvist
Midfielder
6.77 8
Oliver Wähling
Midfielder
6.52 11
João Luiz
Midfielder
6.53
Events
2ND-HALF
90+2'
Christopher Cvetko → Ronivaldo
9th Substitution
90+1'
David Bumberger → Simon Pirkl
8th Substitution
81'
Mamadou Fofana → Nico Maier
7th Substitution
Markus Pink → Erik Kojzek
6th Substitution
77'
74'
David Riegler → Alem Pasic
5th Substitution
70'
Michael Köllner
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
Donis Avdijaj
4th Yellowcard
61'
David Atanga → Donis Avdijaj
3rd Substitution
61'
Boris Matic → David Đurić
4th Substitution
61'
52'
Nico Maier
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Emmanuel Agyemang → Marco Sulzner
1st Substitution
46'
Cheick Mamadou Diabaté → Fabian Wohlmuth
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Marco Sulzner
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
22'
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
22'
CONCLUSION
This 0-0 draw epitomizes a battle of attrition, where Wolfsberger AC's home defense neutralized Blau-Weiß Linz's superior strength. Even possession and a level halftime score underscored parity, with no red cards or tactical shifts to tip the scales. The 72% structural deviation in Blau-Weiß Linz's favor, coupled with market misalignment, underscores the result's unpredictability. Efficiency held steady, but absent xG limits full insight into chance creation. Both sides depart with shared spoils, reflecting a match defined by caution rather than breakthroughs, potentially impacting their momentum in upcoming fixtures.
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