Rapid Wien vs Salzburg: match statistics
Salzburg are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season. The visitors display significantly higher efficiency in away matches – averaging 2 goals per game with a conversion rate of 15%, while Rapid Wien score only 1.3 goals on average at home. Salzburg have not had a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), which highlights their offensive consistency. Salzburg's positive goal difference away from home (+9) compared to Rapid's mere +1 at home, along with a higher xG (1.66 vs 1.5), confirms the technical superiority of the league leaders. Although both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 PPG), Salzburg show greater stability and quality, which should translate into a favorable result for the visitors.
Rapid Wien vs Salzburg: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rapid Wien played Salzburg in Bundesliga (Austria). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Rapid Wien: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Salzburg: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rapid Wien scores 1.19 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Salzburg scores 2.00 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rapid Wien 62%, Salzburg 67%. Over 2.5: Rapid Wien 43%, Salzburg 67%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Salzburg has higher xG: 1.86 vs 1.48. Rapid Wien: 13.2 shots per match, Salzburg: 16.4.
Match halves
Rapid Wien: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.67. Salzburg: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.95.
Goals by minute
Rapid Wien: 61-75 (9 goals). Salzburg: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Bundesliga: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Salzburg are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season. The visitors display significantly higher efficiency in away matches – averaging 2 goals per game with a conversion rate of 15%, while Rapid Wien score only 1.3 goals on average at home. Salzburg have not had a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), which highlights their offensive consistency. Salzburg's positive goal difference away from home (+9) compared to Rapid's mere +1 at home, along with a higher xG (1.66 vs 1.5), confirms the technical superiority of the league leaders. Although both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 PPG), Salzburg show greater stability and quality, which should translate into a favorable result for the visitors.
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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
| Rapid Wien | Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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.
Salzburg is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Rapid Wien · 1.6 pts / match - 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.
Salzburg is 68% better for: goals scored per match.
1.19 goals / match - Rapid Wien · 2 goals / match - Salzburg
Rapid Wien scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Salzburg keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 matches).
Salzburg scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Rapid Wien keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 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 - Rapid Wien
Over / Under - Salzburg
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.
Salzburg is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Rapid Wien · 1.71 pts / match - Salzburg
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Wien - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Salzburg - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rapid Wien
Salzburg
* 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
| Rapid Wien | Liga | Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.38 | 2.66 | ▲ 3.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 52% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 75% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Rapid Wien 0 - 0 - 1 Salzburg. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapid Wien vs Salzburg?
The Bundesliga match finished Rapid Wien 1:0 Salzburg. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rapid Wien vs Salzburg?
Rapid Wien score 1.19 goals per game on average and Salzburg 2.00. The Bundesliga average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Rapid Wien's matches and 67% of Salzburg's.
What form are Rapid Wien and Salzburg in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Wien have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Salzburg 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapid Wien vs Salzburg?
The statistical background for Rapid Wien vs 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.