Wolfsberger AC vs Blau-Weiß Linz Prediction, Preview and Stats

Austria flag 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

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

  • Structural deviation: Match ended with a significant 72% structural deviation favoring Blau-Weiß Linz.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency for both teams stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment cannot be determined due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Result did not align with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remain unevaluable without recorded metrics.
  • Event impact: No key events or adjustments altered the goalless outcome.
  • 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

C. Ciochirca

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. Obritzberger

1st Assistant

P. Duschek

2nd Assistant

A. Harkam

4th Official

Wolfsberger AC T. Silberberger
T. Silberberger
VS
Blau-Weiß Linz M. Köllner
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)
Home Wolfsberger AC
37.74%
Draw
27.99%
Away Blau-Weiß Linz
34.27%

Movement

Changes since opening
Wolfsberger AC
+33.65%
Draw
-64.3%
Blau-Weiß Linz
+30.65%

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.
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
-
-

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
Blau-Weiß Linz — 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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vs

Wolfsberger AC

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

Blau-Weiß Linz

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 Blau-Weiß Linz
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
19.40
34.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.00
19.40
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 -1.20 Efficiency Index
vs
Blau-Weiß Linz +1.20 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.
—
—
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
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.
—
—
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.
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.

–
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
—
—
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 0.24
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
—
—
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

Match Formation 3-4-3
Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Pitch
N. Polster
Austria
12 N. Polster
F. Wohlmuth
Substitution
Austria
31 F. Wohlmuth
D. Baumgartner
Austria
22 D. Baumgartner
N. Wimmer
Austria
37 N. Wimmer
A. Gattermayer
Austria
7 A. Gattermayer
M. Sulzner
Substitution
Austria
30 M. Sulzner
S. Piesinger
Austria
8 S. Piesinger
D. Đurić
Substitution
Serbia
70 D. Đurić
D. Zukić
Serbia
20 D. Zukić
E. Kojzek
Substitution
Slovenia
9 E. Kojzek
D. Avdijaj
Substitution
Kosovo
10 D. Avdijaj
Pitch
N. Mantl
Germany
58 N. Mantl
F. Strauss
Austria
2 F. Strauss
M. Maranda
Austria
15 M. Maranda
A. Pasic
Substitution
Austria
17 A. Pasic
S. Pirkl
Substitution
Austria
60 S. Pirkl
A. Briedl
Austria
19 A. Briedl
S. Seidl
Austria
20 S. Seidl
D. Reiter
Austria
29 D. Reiter
N. Maier
Substitution
Switzerland
30 N. Maier
R. Sales
Substitution
Brazil
9 R. Sales
S. Weissman
Israel
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

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

Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI ▼

12
Nikolas Polster
Nikolas Polster Goalkeeper
6.96
22
Dominik Baumgartner
Dominik Baumgartner Defender
7.06
31
Fabian Wohlmuth
Fabian Wohlmuth Defender
6.69
15
Cheick Mamadou Diabaté
Cheick Mamadou Diabaté
Defender46'
6.57
37
Nicolas Wimmer
Nicolas Wimmer Defender
6.89
7
Angelo Gattermayer
Angelo Gattermayer Midfielder
6.61
8
Simon Piesinger
Simon Piesinger Midfielder
6.57
30
Marco Sulzner
Marco Sulzner Midfielder
6.64
34
Emmanuel Agyemang
Emmanuel Agyemang
Midfielder46'
6.54
70
David Đurić
David Đurić Midfielder
6.69
2
Boris Matic
Boris Matic
Midfielder61'
6.94
9
Erik Kojzek
Erik Kojzek Attacker
6.64
32
Markus Pink
Markus Pink
Attacker77'
6.87
10
Donis Avdijaj
Donis Avdijaj Attacker
6.71
17
David Atanga
David Atanga
Attacker61'
6.64
20
Dejan Zukic
Dejan Zukic Attacker
7.36
Referee : Chiristian-Petru Ciochirca

Starting XI ▼

58
Nico Mantl
Nico Mantl Goalkeeper
6.53
2
Fabio Varesi-Strauss
Fabio Varesi-Strauss Defender
6.62
15
Manuel Maranda
Manuel Maranda Defender
6.75
17
Alem Pasic
Alem Pasic Defender
6.62
22
David Riegler
David Riegler
Defender74'
6.75
19
Alexander Briedl
Alexander Briedl Midfielder
6.83
20
Simon Seidl
Simon Seidl Midfielder
6.97
29
Dominik Reiter
Dominik Reiter Midfielder
6.76
60
Simon Pirkl
Simon Pirkl Midfielder
6.62
23
David Bumberger
David Bumberger
Defender90+1'
6.75
9
Ronivaldo
Ronivaldo Attacker
6.92
14
Christopher Cvetko
Christopher Cvetko
Midfielder90+2'
6.69
18
Shon Weissman
Shon Weissman Attacker
6.98
30
Nico Maier
Nico Maier Attacker
6.68
6
Mamadou Fofana
Mamadou Fofana
Midfielder81'
6.65

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Christopher Cvetko → Ronivaldo
9th Substitution
90+1'
Event
David Bumberger → Simon Pirkl
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Mamadou Fofana → Nico Maier
7th Substitution
Event
Markus Pink → Erik Kojzek
6th Substitution
77'
74'
Event
David Riegler → Alem Pasic
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Michael Köllner
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Donis Avdijaj
4th Yellowcard
61'
Event
David Atanga → Donis Avdijaj
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Boris Matic → David Đurić
4th Substitution
61'
52'
Event
Nico Maier
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Emmanuel Agyemang → Marco Sulzner
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Cheick Mamadou Diabaté → Fabian Wohlmuth
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Marco Sulzner
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
22'
Event
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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