01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance WSG Tirol or draw (1X)71%
- Over 1.5 goals76%
Austrian Bundesliga16°0,1 mm7 km/h
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HartbergCounter-attacks & crossesAnna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
In Austrian Bundesliga matchups, a contest often hinges on tactical contrasts, and this one is no different. WSG Tirol's penchant for possession battles squarely faces Hartberg's reliance on rapid counterattacks and wing play. The home side commands a slight edge, supported by a 42% win probability from the model, yet their historical struggles against Hartberg can't be ignored. Six recent encounters show a daunting 1-1-4 record for Tirol (1 win, 1 draw, 4 losses), though this sample is modest and less weighty than current form and expected goals.
Tirol's possession style should grant them more control, aligning with their 1.55 expected goals compared to Hartberg's 1.18. This advantage amplifies when considering their defensive comparisons: a 1.8 xGA per match versus Hartberg's leaky 2.0. While Hartberg has historically found ways to exploit Tirol's control, this time the odds might just lean differently. The playing conditions, with 2.9 mm of rain, could dampen goal-fests, yet the model still finds a slight over 2.5 goals edge at 51%.
Despite Hartberg's head-to-head dominance, this match might finally see Tirol break the cycle. The most probable scoreline of 1-1 at 12% acknowledges the visitors' knack for making things difficult, but a 1-0 win for Tirol at 10% follows closely, hinting at a potentially pivotal shift. A tight, competitive affair appears on the horizon, with the model slightly favoring Tirol to command proceedings.
For punters seeking value, considering WSG Tirol's win at odds offered by Bet365 at evens or better could offer an attractive proposition. While not a certainty, the blend of tactical nuances and numerical edges positions Tirol as a slightly more promising pick in the betting market. The numbers, despite Hartberg's past supremacy, suggest this may just be Tirol's moment to assert their presence.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · WSG Tirol | X | 2 · Hartberg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.15 | 3.40 | 3.00 |
| Pinnacle | 2.17 | 3.60 | 3.16 |
Odds updated 11 Sept, 08:26
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards under 2.5 goals since 4 September — the odds have shortened from 2.27 to 2.11 (−7%).
2.01 → 2.17
3.70 → 3.60
3.49 → 3.16
1.64 → 1.73
Pinnacle · 12 recorded price levels · 04/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · 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 | WSG Tirol | Hartberg |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 7 | 6 |
| xPoints | 7.9 | 5.4 |
| xG per match | 1.6 | 0.93 |
| xGA per match | 1.8 | 2 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.46 | 0.19 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.29 | 0.39 |
| Playing style | WSG Tirol | Hartberg |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.27 | 0.28 |
| Field tilt | 0.34 | 0.26 |
| xT per match | 0.64 | 0.76 |
| xTA per match | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 20 | 18 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.25 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.3 | 0.26 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Entries into the box per match | 9 | 9 |
| Entries into the box against | 16 | 19 |
| Pass completion % | 0.75 | 0.72 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.72 | 0.67 |
| Passes per match | 328 | 289 |
| Passes against per match | 408 | 430 |
| Switches of play per match | 17.1 | 21.7 |
| Long balls per match | 25 | 34 |
| Set pieces | WSG Tirol | Hartberg |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Corners per match | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Corners against per match | 6.5 | 9.6 |
| xG per corner | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.55 | 0.39 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.75 | 0.57 |
| Other | WSG Tirol | Hartberg |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.7 | 0.72 |
| The goalkeepers | Salko Hamzic (WSG Tirol) | Ármin Pécsi (Hartberg) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 22 | 20 |
| Save % | 79% | 71% |
| xG prevented | 58% | 55% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives WSG Tirol a 42% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: WSG Tirol 42%, draw 27%, Hartberg 31%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 51% and under at 49%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 55% 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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