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Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna

Austria Austria

Bundesliga 2025/2026 Red Bull Arena
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AI Match Summary

Salzburg play Rapid Vienna in the Bundesliga 2025/2026. It looks like a close match. Recently, Salzburg averaged 1.45 goals scored and 1.21 conceded. Rapid Vienna averaged 1.21 goals scored and 1.25 conceded. In past meetings, Salzburg won 2, Rapid Vienna won 3, and they drew 0. Their last match on Apr 26, 2026 ended 1:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.81 for Salzburg and 1.13 for Rapid Vienna. This points to a Salzburg double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

43%
Salzburg
17%
Draws
40%
Rapid Vienna
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Salzburg

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Salzburg picked up more points recently compared to Rapid Vienna.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.81 vs 1.13 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 71%
Over 2.5 Goals 39%
Over 3.5 Goals 23%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 48%
Salzburg Clean Sheet 21%
Rapid Vienna Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 64%
Second Half Goal 67%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Salzburg Rapid Vienna
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 12 10
Draws 6 8
Losses 11 10
Goals Scored 1.45 1.21
Goals Conceded 1.21 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 2.00 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 26, 2026 Bundesliga
Rapid Vienna vs Salzburg
1:0
Mar 15, 2026 Bundesliga
Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna
0:1
Mar 8, 2026 Bundesliga
Rapid Vienna vs Salzburg
1:0
Oct 5, 2025 Bundesliga
Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna
2:1
May 24, 2025 Bundesliga
Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna
4:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Salzburg Compare

Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 1

Rapid Vienna Compare

Top Goalscorer Seidl M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Salzburg 43 / 100
Rapid Vienna 38 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Salzburg Rapid Vienna

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Salzburg or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +23%
2.86
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +18.2%
3.03
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Salzburg attacking → ← attacking Rapid Vienna

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Salzburg scored in 72% of their last 29 games.

Rapid Vienna let in goals in 71% of their last 28 matches.

Games between these two average 2.40 goals.

Salzburg went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Rapid Vienna lost 1 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

42 Points in last 5 38
2.00 Goals expected (xG) 1.00
1.25 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.63

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1LASK Linz32177856:4239
2Sturm Graz32168851:3537
3Salzburg321391056:4129
4Austria Vienna321451345:5029
5Rapid Vienna321281236:4127
6Hartberg3210121040:4025