01 · 2 legs
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- Ried to win54%
- Over 1.5 goals77%
Austrian Bundesliga17°14 km/h
Läs på svenskaMarcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work
TEXT: Ried's tactical stability and historical dominance make them the favorites against Wolfsberg in this matchup. The model gives the hosts a 54% chance of winning, supported by their superior expected goals (xG) of 1.77 compared to Wolfsberg's 1.02. The home side's approach, built on possession control, contrasts with Wolfsberg's low defense and direct style. This could see Ried dictating play, a scenario where they’ve excelled in past encounters.
The head-to-head record, though a small sample of five games, leans in favor of Ried with three wins. Wolfsberg has struggled to break down Ried’s structure, and with expected goals against (xGA) statistics showing Ried's defense as more resolute, the visitors face an uphill battle. Rain might dampen the attacking fluidity, but the model’s over 2.5 goals probability of 53% suggests goals are still likely.
Ried's expected points of 8.1, compared to Wolfsberg's 7.0, highlight their consistent performance advantage. Both teams scoring is pegged at 53%, indicating a balanced threat. However, Ried's ability to generate xG swiftly after winning possession (0.25) underlines their capacity to exploit openings, especially against Wolfsberg’s less robust defense.
The match could tilt towards a narrow home victory, with 1-0 or 2-1 as plausible outcomes given the tactical setup and statistical backing. For bettors, the value lies in the home win at odds of 1.88 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. The model's 54% win probability for Ried suggests a 2% edge over these odds, marking it as a savvy play for those looking to capitalize on Ried's tactical and historical edge.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Ried | X | 2 · Wolfsberg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | EV+ 20% 2.20 | 3.50 | 2.88 |
| Betsafe | EV+ 4% 1.92 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
| Betsson | EV+ 4% 1.92 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 4% 1.92 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 11% 2.04 | 3.52 | 3.78 |
Odds updated 20 Sept, 11:35
2.07 → 2.04
3.46 → 3.52
3.53 → 3.78
1.66 → 1.71
Pinnacle · 14 recorded price levels · 13/09/2026 → 20/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Austrian Bundesliga data since 2022.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Ried | Wolfsberg |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 5 | 5 |
| xPoints | 8.1 | 7 |
| xG per match | 1.5 | 0.88 |
| xGA per match | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.25 | 0.23 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.32 | 0.34 |
| Playing style | Ried | Wolfsberg |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.28 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.5 | 0.29 |
| xT per match | 0.99 | 0.58 |
| xTA per match | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 26 | 24 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.21 | 0.2 |
| Entries into the box per match | 12 | 7 |
| Entries into the box against | 14 | 17 |
| Pass completion % | 0.75 | 0.68 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.69 | 0.64 |
| Passes per match | 332 | 247 |
| Passes against per match | 373 | 422 |
| Switches of play per match | 20.8 | 21.5 |
| Long balls per match | 30 | 30 |
| Set pieces | Ried | Wolfsberg |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.09 | 0.03 |
| Corners per match | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| Corners against per match | 4.6 | 7.9 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.43 | 0.26 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.54 | 0.44 |
| Other | Ried | Wolfsberg |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.68 | 0.66 |
| The goalkeepers | Andreas Leitner (Ried) | Lukas Gütlbauer (Wolfsberg) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 17 | 14 |
| Save % | 61% | 64% |
| xG prevented | 41% | 35% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Ried a 54% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Ried 54%, draw 26%, Wolfsberg 19%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 11% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 53% and under at 47%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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