Austria Salzburg vs Blau-Weiß Linz: match statistics
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Austria Salzburg vs Blau-Weiß Linz: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Austria Salzburg plays Blau-Weiß Linz in 2. Liga (Austria). The game is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Recent form
Austria Salzburg has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Blau-Weiß Linz has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Austria Salzburg scores 1.89 goals per game and allows 1.44. Blau-Weiß Linz scores 2.78 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 3.13 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Austria Salzburg's games and 56% of Blau-Weiß Linz's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 78%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Blau-Weiß Linz has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.46 per game. Austria Salzburg takes 10.9 shots per game, while Blau-Weiß Linz takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Austria Salzburg leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Blau-Weiß Linz leads at halftime in 56% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Austria Salzburg's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Blau-Weiß Linz, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Liga games average 3.13 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Austria Salzburg | Blau-Weiß Linz | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.48 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Blau-Weiß Linz is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Austria Salzburg · 2 pts / game - Blau-Weiß Linz
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Blau-Weiß Linz is 47% better for: goals scored per game.
1.89 goals / game - Austria Salzburg · 2.78 goals / game - Blau-Weiß Linz
Blau-Weiß Linz is 115% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Austria Salzburg · 0.67 goals / game - Blau-Weiß Linz
Austria Salzburg scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Blau-Weiß Linz keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 games).
Blau-Weiß Linz scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Austria Salzburg keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Austria Salzburg
Over / Under - Blau-Weiß Linz
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Blau-Weiß Linz is 70% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Austria Salzburg · 1.89 pts / game - Blau-Weiß Linz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Austria Salzburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Blau-Weiß Linz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 78%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +8 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Austria Salzburg
Blau-Weiß Linz
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (2. Liga).
Teams vs league
| Austria Salzburg | Liga | Blau-Weiß Linz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 3.13 | ▲ 3.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 24% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Austria Salzburg and Blau-Weiß Linz play?
Austria Salzburg face Blau-Weiß Linz on October 23, 2026 in 2. Liga. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Austria Salzburg vs Blau-Weiß Linz?
Austria Salzburg score 1.89 goals per game on average and Blau-Weiß Linz 2.78. The 2. Liga average is 3.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Austria Salzburg's matches and 56% of Blau-Weiß Linz's.
What form are Austria Salzburg and Blau-Weiß Linz in?
Over the last 5 games Austria Salzburg have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Blau-Weiß Linz 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Austria Salzburg vs Blau-Weiß Linz?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.