01 · 2 legs
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- Double chance Ried or draw (X2)66%
- Under 3.5 goals78%
Austrian Bundesliga22°10 km/h
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Ried enters the match against Hartberg as the model's favorite, holding a 40% chance of victory compared to Hartberg's 30%. Despite historical dominance by the hosts, having won all six of their head-to-head encounters, the statistical landscape tips in favor of the visitors. Ried's possession-based style should counter Hartberg's reliance on counter-attacks and crosses, particularly given the latter's poor xG of 0.59 per match against Ried's 1.7.
The expected goals further emphasize this imbalance, with Ried projected at 1.25 compared to Hartberg's 1.17. The head-to-head sample, though perfect for Hartberg, is small enough to be overshadowed by current form and expected goals. With Hartberg conceding an xGA of 2.1 per match against Ried's more resilient 1.3, the visitors are statistically poised to control both the flow and outcome of the game.
Despite a near-even chance of both teams scoring, the likelihood of under 2.5 goals sits at 57%, suggesting a tight, possibly low-scoring affair. The potential for a 1-1 draw stands at 13%, making it the most probable scoreline, though a narrow 0-1 win for Ried is close behind at 11%. The layer of tension lies in whether Hartberg can break their poor xG trend or if Ried can convert possession into decisive goals.
The sharpest angle lies in the under 2.5 market. With Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet all offering it at odds of 1.82, there is a 3% edge on the model’s assessment. This provides a solid betting avenue, especially given the model's inclination towards a controlled, low-scoring encounter.
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 · Hartberg | X | 2 · Ried |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | EV+ 8% 3.55 | 3.40 | 1.98 |
| Betsson | EV+ 8% 3.55 | 3.40 | 1.98 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 8% 3.55 | 3.40 | 1.98 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 10% 3.64 | EV+ 9% 3.73 | 2.02 |
Odds updated 30 Aug, 11:35
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an Ried win since 24 August — the odds have shortened from 2.19 to 2.02 (−8%).
3.13 → 3.64
3.60 → 3.73
2.19 → 2.02
1.94 → 1.91
Pinnacle · 14 recorded price levels · 24/08/2026 → 30/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 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 | Hartberg | Ried |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 4 |
| xPoints | 3.3 | 6.2 |
| xG per match | 0.59 | 1.7 |
| xGA per match | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.14 | 0.29 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.4 | 0.34 |
| Playing style | Hartberg | Ried |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Field tilt | 0.24 | 0.58 |
| xT per match | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| xTA per match | 2.1 | 0.91 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 18 | 31 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.25 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.19 | 0.2 |
| Entries into the box per match | 9 | 12 |
| Entries into the box against | 19 | 12 |
| Pass completion % | 0.73 | 0.75 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| Passes per match | 297 | 338 |
| Passes against per match | 438 | 340 |
| Switches of play per match | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| Long balls per match | 34 | 31 |
| Set pieces | Hartberg | Ried |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Corners per match | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Corners against per match | 11.1 | 4.4 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.4 | 0.37 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Other | Hartberg | Ried |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.74 | 0.68 |
| The goalkeepers | Ármin Pécsi (Hartberg) | Andreas Leitner (Ried) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 16 | 10 |
| Save % | 73% | 59% |
| xG prevented | 66% | 51% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Ried a 40% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Hartberg 30%, draw 29%, Ried 40%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 43% and under at 57%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 50% 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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