St. Pölten vs Austria Salzburg: match statistics
St. Pölten displays impressive form in home matches, achieving an 80% win rate and only 20% losses. At home, they score an average of 2.3 goals per match, with only 10% of matches without scoring a goal, confirming their offensive advantage. Austria Salzburg performs significantly worse in away matches – only 30% wins, 40% losses, and just 0.9 goals on average per match. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -7 on the road and as many as 40% of matches without scoring a goal. St. Pölten's advantage in possession (60% vs 48%), shot efficiency (18% vs 10%), and expected goals (1.62 vs 1.11) further confirms their dominance. The recent home form of the hosts (4 wins in the last 5 matches) and the visitors' decent run do not change the fact that St. Pölten holds a clear advantage at their home ground.
St. Pölten vs Austria Salzburg: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Pölten played against Austria Salzburg in 2. Liga (Austria). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
St. Pölten has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Austria Salzburg has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Pölten scores 1.90 goals per game and allows 1.15. Austria Salzburg scores 1.30 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of St. Pölten's games and 50% of Austria Salzburg's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 55%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Pölten has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.19 per game. St. Pölten takes 13.4 shots per game, while Austria Salzburg takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Pölten leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Austria Salzburg leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Pölten's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Austria Salzburg, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
2. Liga games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
St. Pölten displays impressive form in home matches, achieving an 80% win rate and only 20% losses. At home, they score an average of 2.3 goals per match, with only 10% of matches without scoring a goal, confirming their offensive advantage. Austria Salzburg performs significantly worse in away matches – only 30% wins, 40% losses, and just 0.9 goals on average per match. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference of -7 on the road and as many as 40% of matches without scoring a goal. St. Pölten's advantage in possession (60% vs 48%), shot efficiency (18% vs 10%), and expected goals (1.62 vs 1.11) further confirms their dominance. The recent home form of the hosts (4 wins in the last 5 matches) and the visitors' decent run do not change the fact that St. Pölten holds a clear advantage at their home ground.
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Game stats
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
| St. Pölten | Austria Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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.
Austria Salzburg is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - St. Pölten · 1.6 pts / game - Austria Salzburg
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.
St. Pölten is 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.9 goals / game - St. Pölten · 1.3 goals / game - Austria Salzburg
St. Pölten is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - St. Pölten · 1.45 goals / game - Austria Salzburg
St. Pölten scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Austria Salzburg keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 meczów).
Austria Salzburg scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while St. Pölten keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).
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 - St. Pölten
Over / Under - Austria Salzburg
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.
St. Pölten is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - St. Pölten · 1.25 pts / game - Austria Salzburg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Pölten - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Austria Salzburg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
St. Pölten
Austria Salzburg
* 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
| St. Pölten | Liga | Austria Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.05 | 2.75 | • 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 51% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 77% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from St. Pölten's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Austria Salzburg. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Pölten vs Austria Salzburg?
The 2. Liga match finished St. Pölten 2:1 Austria Salzburg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Pölten vs Austria Salzburg?
St. Pölten score 1.90 goals per game on average and Austria Salzburg 1.30. The 2. Liga average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 65% of St. Pölten's matches and 50% of Austria Salzburg's.
What form are St. Pölten and Austria Salzburg in?
Over the last 5 games St. Pölten have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Austria Salzburg 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Pölten vs Austria Salzburg?
The statistical background for St. Pölten vs Austria Salzburg — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.