Blau-Weiß Linz vs Wattens: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very balanced chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Although Blau-Weiß Linz occupies a higher position in the table, their home form is poor (60% losses, only 30% wins), and their last five matches have yielded just 0.8 points per game. Wattens perform slightly better in terms of efficiency (26 goals this season vs 17 for the hosts), but their away form is also far from ideal (40% draws, 40% losses). A key factor is their identical clean sheet percentage (20% CS%) as well as similar xG values, which suggests an even quality of play. Taking into account the poor form of both teams in their last five matches and the high FTS% rates (40% for both sides), the most likely outcome appears to be a draw, although a slight advantage is given to the hosts due to playing at home.
Blau-Weiß Linz vs Wattens: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Blau-Weiß Linz played Wattens in Bundesliga (Austria). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Blau-Weiß Linz: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Wattens: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Blau-Weiß Linz scores 0.85 and concedes 1.60 goals per match. Wattens scores 1.30 and concedes 1.40. League average: 2.64 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Blau-Weiß Linz 35%, Wattens 65%. Over 2.5: Blau-Weiß Linz 40%, Wattens 45%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Wattens has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.20. Blau-Weiß Linz: 11.3 shots per match, Wattens: 11.9.
Match halves
Blau-Weiß Linz: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.45. Wattens: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Blau-Weiß Linz: 76-90+ (5 goals). Wattens: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 2.64 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Statistical analysis indicates very balanced chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Although Blau-Weiß Linz occupies a higher position in the table, their home form is poor (60% losses, only 30% wins), and their last five matches have yielded just 0.8 points per game. Wattens perform slightly better in terms of efficiency (26 goals this season vs 17 for the hosts), but their away form is also far from ideal (40% draws, 40% losses). A key factor is their identical clean sheet percentage (20% CS%) as well as similar xG values, which suggests an even quality of play. Taking into account the poor form of both teams in their last five matches and the high FTS% rates (40% for both sides), the most likely outcome appears to be a draw, although a slight advantage is given to the hosts due to playing at home.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Blau-Weiß Linz | Wattens | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Wattens is 53% better for: goals scored per match.
0.85 goals / match - Blau-Weiß Linz · 1.3 goals / match - Wattens
Wattens is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.6 goals / match - Blau-Weiß Linz · 1.4 goals / match - Wattens
Blau-Weiß Linz scores in 50% of matches (10 of 20 matches), while Wattens keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).
Wattens scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Blau-Weiß Linz keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blau-Weiß Linz
Over / Under - Wattens
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Wattens is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.85 pts / match - Blau-Weiß Linz · 1.05 pts / match - Wattens
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blau-Weiß Linz - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Wattens - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Blau-Weiß Linz
Wattens
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Bundesliga).
Teams vs league
| Blau-Weiß Linz | Liga | Wattens | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.45 | 2.64 | • 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 55% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 52% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 25% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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
Previous meeting: Blau-Weiß Linz 0 - 0 - 1 Wattens. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Blau-Weiß Linz vs Wattens?
The Bundesliga match finished Blau-Weiß Linz 2:3 Wattens. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blau-Weiß Linz vs Wattens?
Blau-Weiß Linz score 0.85 goals per game on average and Wattens 1.30. The Bundesliga average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Blau-Weiß Linz's matches and 65% of Wattens's.
What form are Blau-Weiß Linz and Wattens in?
Over the last 5 games Blau-Weiß Linz have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Wattens 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blau-Weiß Linz vs Wattens?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Blau-Weiß Linz vs Wattens: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.