Austria Vienna

FK Liepaja

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Austria Vienna v FK Liepaja Stats

Data last updated: Wed 29 Jul 2026, 03:32 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Austria Vienna hosts FK Liepaja in the UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round, a fixture where territorial control and set-piece opportunities are expected to shape the match. Austria Vienna, unbeaten in recent outings with a solid defensive record, faces FK Liepaja who have shown resilience and a willingness to press forward despite a lower goal output. Both sides' tactical approaches suggest a contest with sustained wing play and frequent deliveries into the box, setting the stage for a high corner count. The stakes of European progression add intensity to this early-season encounter, with both teams likely to seek early control and create set-piece chances.

BT4Y match pick

Over 8.5 Corners

Austria Vienna averages 3 corners per game, FK Liepaja 6, combining for 9 per match on average
Recent form shows Austria Vienna with a clean defensive record, FK Liepaja with a moderate attacking presence
FK Liepaja commits more fouls on average, potentially leading to more set-piece opportunities
Player data indicates active wing play and shot attempts, supporting sustained pressure and corner potential

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies a 75% chance for Over 8.5 Corners based on both teams' attacking patterns and set-piece frequency. FK Liepaja's higher corner average combined with Austria Vienna's controlled possession and wing play suggests sustained pressure and repeated deliveries into the box. The match context of a European qualifier further encourages aggressive territorial play, increasing corner likelihood. No price warnings apply, and the data quality is solid, supporting in this corner market selection.

Corner averagesAustria Vienna 3, FK Liepaja 6 per game

Strong positive

Match stakes and tactical setupEuropean qualifier with emphasis on wing play and set pieces

Positive

Recent defensive solidityAustria Vienna conceded 0 goals recently, indicating controlled play

Positive

Fouling and set-piece chancesFK Liepaja averages 2 yellows per game, indicating physical play

Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a tactical battle where Austria Vienna's disciplined defense meets FK Liepaja's energetic wing play. The combination of FK Liepaja's higher corner rate and Austria Vienna's control suggests a match rich in set-piece opportunities, making Over 8.5 Corners a compelling angle. The data supports a lively contest with frequent wide attacks and deliveries into the box.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market

“The corner market stands out here due to FK Liepaja's aggressive wing play and Austria Vienna's ability to maintain possession and pressure, creating numerous set-piece chances. This fixture's European stakes should amplify these dynamics, making Over 8.5 Corners a strong tactical and statistical call.”

Key Data Signals

Over 8.5 Corners evidence

Austria Vienna averages 3 corners per game, FK Liepaja 6, combining for 9 per match on average

Recent form shows Austria Vienna with a clean defensive record, FK Liepaja with a moderate attacking presence

FK Liepaja commits more fouls on average, potentially leading to more set-piece opportunities

Player data indicates active wing play and shot attempts, supporting sustained pressure and corner potential

What To Watch In The Data

Over 8.5 Corners notes

Over the last five matches, the average goals per game between these teams is low, around 2, indicating a controlled tempo.
However, the corner trend is stronger, with FK Liepaja's matches regularly exceeding 8 corners due to their wide play and fouling patterns.
This suggests that while goals may be limited, the match tempo and style favor a high corner count.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Austria Vienna3

Avg corners for

FK Liepaja6

Austria Vienna9

Avg total corners

FK Liepaja9

Austria Vienna1

Avg yellow cards

FK Liepaja2

Austria Vienna10

Avg shots

FK Liepaja14

Market aligned with main pickOver 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 75% · edge -0.2 pts

1.33

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Over 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 69%

1.57

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Over 10.5 CornersBetMGM guide price

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FK Liepaja averages twice as many corners as Austria Vienna, supported by their higher foul count and aggressive midfielders like A. Haidara who wins nearly 3 fouls per 90 minutes. Austria Vienna's shot volume and key passes from M. Wels indicate sustained pressure, contributing to corner opportunities from wide attacks and set pieces.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Austria Vienna2

Avg goals scored

FK Liepaja1

Austria Vienna0

Avg goals conceded

FK Liepaja1

Austria Vienna0%

BTTS rate

FK Liepaja33%

Austria Vienna0%

Over 2.5 goals

FK Liepaja33%

Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 55% vs implied 40% · edge +15 pts

2.5

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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 60%

1.62

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 45%

2.2

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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 52%

1.14

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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 22%

2.2

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%

1.5

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Both teams have shown low goal-scoring rates recently, with Austria Vienna failing to score over 2.5 goals in recent matches and FK Liepaja scoring modestly. The defensive solidity and tactical caution imply a low-scoring game with limited BTTS chances, reinforcing a controlled goals context rather than open attacking play.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 75% vs implied 75% · edge -0.2 pts

1.33

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FK Liepaja Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 29%

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%

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FK Liepaja to WinBetfred guide price · model 23%

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 45%

2.2

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Austria Vienna Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%

1.1

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%

1.5

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The Over 8.5 Corners market is priced with a strong of 75%, reflecting both teams' tendencies to generate corners through wing play and fouls. The absence of price warnings suggests the fairly represent the statistical likelihood, making this a standard stake opportunity rather than a value or risky bet.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Austria Vienna

Last 51W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 0D 0L

23 Jul 2026A FK Liepaja2-0

FK Liepaja

LWW

Last 52W 0D 1L

Last 5 record

Last 102W 0D 1L

23 Jul 2026H Austria Vienna0-2

15 Jul 2026A Dečić2-1

09 Jul 2026H Dečić1-0

Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 41% vs implied 26% · edge +15 pts

3.8

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FK Liepaja Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 29%

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DrawBet365 guide price · model 30%

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FK Liepaja to WinBetfred guide price · model 23%

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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 73%

1.01

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Austria Vienna Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%

1.1

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Austria Vienna to WinBetfred guide price · model 43%

1.18

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Austria Vienna's recent form shows a strong defensive record with 0 goals conceded and a low over 2.5 goals rate, indicating controlled matches. FK Liepaja has a higher over 2.5 goals rate at 33%, reflecting more open play. Combined, these trends suggest a match with sustained pressure but moderate goal output, aligning with a high corner count rather than high scoring.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Austria Vienna wins

0Draws

0FK Liepaja wins

23 Jul 2026FK Liepaja v Austria Vienna0-2

Best odds for this sectionDrawBet365 guide price · Model 30% vs implied 17% · edge +13.3 pts

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FK Liepaja to WinBetfred guide price · model 23%

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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 45%

2.2

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%

1.5

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Austria Vienna to WinBetfred guide price · model 43%

1.18

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Only one previous meeting exists with an average of 2 goals scored, indicating a low-scoring encounter. While limited, this suggests a cautious tactical approach historically. The corner data from that match is unavailable, so current form and tactical analysis provide stronger signals for corner expectations in this fixture.

Season team stats

UEFA Europa Conference League

Austria Vienna2

Played

FK Liepaja3

Austria Vienna2.5

Avg goals for

FK Liepaja1

Austria Vienna0.5

Avg goals against

FK Liepaja1

Austria Vienna1

Clean sheets

FK Liepaja1

Best odds for this sectionFK Liepaja Draw No BetBetUK guide price · Model 29% vs implied 14% · edge +15 pts

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FK Liepaja to WinBetfred guide price · model 23%

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Austria Vienna Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 54%

1.1

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Austria Vienna to WinBetfred guide price · model 43%

1.18

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Season statistics reveal FK Liepaja's higher corner average of 6 per game contrasts with Austria Vienna's 3, indicating FK Liepaja's more frequent wing play and attacking transitions. Austria Vienna's low goals against and shot on target numbers suggest a focus on possession and controlled attacks, which can still generate corners through patient build-up and set-piece situations.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Austria Vienna Over 2.5

33%FK Liepaja Over 2.5

2H2H avg goals

Over the last five matches, the average goals per game between these teams is low, around 2, indicating a controlled tempo. However, the corner trend is stronger, with FK Liepaja's matches regularly exceeding 8 corners due to their wide play and fouling patterns. This suggests that while goals may be limited, the match tempo and style favor a high corner count.

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