Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 13:30
2. Liga
Austria
Austria
Full Time

Match Timeline

7'
L. Gstrein
Normal Goal → A. Joppich
16'
M. Sy
Normal Goal → P. Kunze
28'
G. Biancheri🟨
Yellow Card
36'
N. Lang
Normal Goal → M. Grgic
36'
N. Lang🟨
Yellow Card
40'
B. Maierhofer🟨
Yellow Card
58'
N. Lang
Normal Goal → J. Peinhart
59'
B. Maierhofer🔄
Substitution 1 → J. Petritsch
60'
M. Sy🔄
Substitution 1 → R. Tekir
60'
T. Gurmann🔄
Substitution 2 → G. Haider
60'
M. Kochl🔄
Substitution 2 → Y. Guermouche
61'
Y. Guermouche🟨
Yellow Card
71'
G. Biancheri🔄
Substitution 3 → C. Weinzierl
71'
L. Gstrein🔄
Substitution 4 → B. Owusu
77'
C. Weinzierl🟨
Yellow Card
81'
R. Galle🟨
Yellow Card
90+1'
M. Evans🔄
Substitution 5 → A. Rodriguez

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Sturm Graz II
Sturm Graz II
Form: D-W-L-L-W
Wacker Innsbruck
Wacker Innsbruck
Form: D-W-L-W-W
Record
2 W
1 D
7 L
6 W
1 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
1.7
Scored
vs
1.5
Scored
2.7
Conceded
vs
1.1
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
0%
Clean Sheets
50%
BTTS
70%
BTTS
20%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.4
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:2.2
Away:3.2
Scored
Home:1.8
Away:1.0
Conceded
Home:0.7
Away:1.8

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Sturm Graz II versus Wacker Innsbruck: long term ELO, before the match
Sturm Graz IIHomeRatingWacker InnsbruckAway
Strength
1,374.6Overall1,474.4
1,393.9Match venue1,498.1
1,393.9At home1,537.3
1,416.1Away1,498.1
Attack & defence
1,442.5Attack1,469.4
1,403.2Defence1,516.5
1,440Home attack1,492.2
1,459.2Away attack1,477.4
1,426.9Home defence1,584.5
1,435.8Away defence1,493.2
Match profile
1,781.7Goal environment1,690
1,611.7Home goals1,523.3
1,670Away goals1,666.7
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,409.8Close games1,487.8
1,370.7Winning margin1,471.7

Match venue compares Sturm Graz II at home with Wacker Innsbruck away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Sturm Graz II vs Wacker Innsbruck: Wacker Innsbruck Set to Dominate
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:1.95
Expected Value:+26.8%
Confidence:7

Let's get straight to the meat of this one, because I don't have time for any of that vegetable talk. We are looking at a mismatch in the 2. Liga that should be a slam dunk for the visitors. Sturm Graz II is having a rough time in the league, sitting in 11th place with a meager 0.70 points per game. They've only managed to find the back of the net in a victory twice in their last 10 outings. Their defense is basically a sieve, letting in an average of 2.70 goals per game. You can't build a winning strategy on a leaky boat, my friends. Sturm Graz II has shown some volatility recently, including a 5-2 win over Rapid Wien II and a 3-3 draw against Austria Salzburg, but their overall win rate of 20.00% over their last 10 games tells the real story. They are struggling to keep things tight, and their home performance—while showing a higher scoring average of 2.40—still sees them conceding 2.20 goals per game. It's a recipe for disaster against a disciplined side. On the other side, we have Wacker Innsbruck, who are looking like they're ready for a celebration. They are sitting in 5th place and have been on a tear, racking up 6 wins in their last 10 games. They play a much more disciplined style, conceding only 1.10 goals per game on average. While they might not be scoring a mountain of goals every time they step out, their ability to control the game and shut down the opposition is exactly what's needed to dismantle a struggling Sturm Graz II side. Wacker Innsbruck has a significantly higher points per game average of 1.90 compared to Sturm Graz II's 0.70. When you put these two together, the gap in form and defensive stability is massive. It’s time to put the vegetables aside and focus on the meat of the matter: Wacker Innsbruck is the much stronger side here. This should be a lekker result for the visitors.

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📝 Match Preview

Sturm Graz II vs Wacker Innsbruck: The Path of Consistency
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:1.95
Expected Value:+26.8%
Confidence:8

The Force is with the visitors, it is. In the Austrian 2. Liga, a clash of fortunes we see. Sturm Graz II, currently sitting in the eleventh position, seeks to find its footing in a league that has proven difficult to master. Many losses, they have suffered—seven in their last ten outings. A fortress of glass, their defense is; zero clean sheets they have kept in their last ten matches. Yet, at home, they find the net with frequency, averaging 2.40 goals per game, while struggling to keep their own goal-line secure, conceding 2.20 goals at home on average. Wacker Innsbruck, however, marches with a different purpose. Fifth in the standings, they possess a formidable win rate of 60% across their recent games. They are the masters of the clean sheet, securing five in their last ten matches. While the road is often difficult, they have shown the strength to win away from home 50% of the time. They bring a level of stability that the struggling hosts simply cannot match. Against a home side that concedes nearly three goals per game on average across all competitions, the visitors possess the tools to prevail. Sturm Graz II struggles for consistency, while Wacker Innsbruck finds it in abundance. To win, one must choose the side of stability. The path is clear for the travelers from Innsbruck to take the points. Key Points: - Wacker Innsbruck holds a 60% win rate compared to Sturm Graz II's 20% over their last 10 games. - Sturm Graz II has failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 matches. - Wacker Innsbruck sits in 5th place, while Sturm Graz II languishes in 11th. - Goal expectancy suggests a high-scoring environment, with a combined expectation of 3.68 goals. Do or do not bet, there is no try. The wise choice is to back the superior side. Recommended Bet: Away Win

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📝 Match Preview

Sturm Graz II's Defensive Disaster Meets Wacker's Consistency
Recommendation:AWAY_WIN
Odds:2.15
Expected Value:+18.3%
Confidence:8

The math here is screaming one thing: Sturm Graz II's defense is a sieve. Let's look at the raw numbers, because the bookies love to hide the truth in the noise. In their last 10 outings, Sturm Graz II has managed a staggering 0.00% clean sheet rate. They are conceding an average of 2.70 goals per game, which is a disaster for any team looking to climb the table. They currently sit in 11th place with a meager 0.70 points per game, a figure that reflects a team constantly struggling to hold onto leads or keep the opposition at bay. On the other side of the pitch, we have Wacker Innsbruck, a side that is currently enjoying a much more disciplined and effective campaign. They sit in 5th place, boasting a 1.90 points per game average—nearly triple the output of their opponents today. Their defensive record is significantly more robust, conceding only 1.10 goals per game on average and maintaining a 50% clean sheet rate over their last 10 matches. While Sturm Graz II is capable of producing high-scoring chaos—averaging 2.40 goals scored at home—they also surrender 2.20 goals in the same venue. They are a high-variance team that creates opportunities but fails to provide the fundamental security required to win consistently. Wacker Innsbruck has shown they can handle pressure and clinical finishing, coming off a 60% win rate in their last 10 games. They have proven they can travel and secure results, including a notable 3-2 victory over FC BW Linz in a Cup fixture. When you compare the two, the disparity is glaring. We are looking at a 5th-place side with a disciplined defensive structure facing an 11th-place side that hasn't kept a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The bookmakers are offering 2.15 for an Away Win. From a value perspective, this is where we strike. The market often overprices home favorites or 'chaos' teams like Sturm Graz II, but the statistical reality of their defensive collapse makes a Wacker Innsbruck victory the most logical outcome. We aren't just betting on a win; we're betting on the inevitable failure of a defense that simply cannot stop the ball from crossing the line. The math favors the visitors here, and the price is too juicy to ignore.

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