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Red Bull Salzburg v Sturm Graz Stats

Data last updated: Sat 19 Sep 2026, 08:20 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Red Bull Salzburg and Sturm Graz meet in a Bundesliga clash where both teams have shown disciplined defensive structures recently. Salzburg, ranked third, have a strong home record, while Sturm Graz, fourth, are compact and efficient on the road. Salzburg's attack is potent but has faced tighter defenses, and Sturm Graz's pragmatic style suggests a cautious, tactical battle. Both sides have momentum but tend to limit high-scoring games, setting the stage for a controlled encounter with moderate goal expectations.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Red Bull Salzburg concede just 0.8 goals per game, showing defensive solidity.
  • Sturm Graz average 1 goal conceded per match, indicating a tight backline.
  • Both teams have moderate Over 2.5 Goals rates: Salzburg 60%, Sturm Graz 40%.
  • Recent form shows Salzburg scoring 2.8 goals per game but Sturm Graz only 1.4, suggesting fewer chances for a high-scoring game.
  • Head-to-head average goals stand at 3.7, but recent tactical trends favor fewer goals.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The Under 2.5 Goals pick is supported by both teams' defensive strengths and recent scoring patterns. Salzburg's solid defense and Sturm Graz's pragmatic approach reduce the likelihood of a high-scoring match. Despite Salzburg's attacking prowess, Sturm Graz's compactness and the moderate Over 2.5 Goals rates suggest a controlled tempo. The model identifies value at 2.88 , reflecting a 48.6% chance versus a 34.7% implied market chance, making this a sensible selection with a 13.9% .

Defensive RecordsLow goals conceded per game for both teams
Strong positive
Scoring RatesModerate goals scored, especially by Sturm Graz
Positive
Over 2.5 Goals Rates60% Salzburg, 40% Sturm Graz, indicating mixed scoring tendencies
Neutral
Market PriceOdds of 2.88 offer positive value over implied chance
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Under 2.5 Goals is a tactically sound pick given the defensive discipline both teams exhibit. Salzburg's strong backline and Sturm Graz's pragmatic style limit clear-cut chances, while recent form data supports a lower-scoring game. This bet aligns well with the expected cautious approach and moderate goal output.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Tactical defensive control and goal suppression

“This fixture is poised for a tactical chess match where defensive organization will likely suppress goal-scoring opportunities, making Under 2.5 Goals a compelling angle.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Red Bull Salzburg concede just 0.8 goals per game, showing defensive solidity.

Sturm Graz average 1 goal conceded per match, indicating a tight backline.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last ten meetings, the average goals stand at 3.7, but recent tactical adjustments and defensive improvements by both teams have tempered scoring.
  • The trend panel suggests a shift towards more controlled tempo and fewer goals, aligning with the Under 2.5 Goals selection.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Red Bull Salzburg2.8
Avg goals scored
Sturm Graz1.4
Red Bull Salzburg0.8
Avg goals conceded
Sturm Graz1
Red Bull Salzburg80%
BTTS rate
Sturm Graz60%
Red Bull Salzburg60%
Over 2.5 goals
Sturm Graz40%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 49% vs implied 35% · edge +13.9 pts
2.88
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 76%
1.44
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.11
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.4
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
2.62
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 37%
1.91
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Both teams show defensive solidity with low goals conceded per match, and while Salzburg scores more, Sturm Graz's modest scoring rate tempers expectations. BTTS rates are moderate, indicating both sides can score but not consistently enough to push totals over 2.5 goals in this matchup.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Red Bull Salzburg

DWWWD
Last 53W 2D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 2D 0L
11 Sep 2026A Ried1-1
02 Sep 2026H Rapid Vienna5-1
30 Aug 2026H Austria Vienna4-1
16 Aug 2026A WSG Wattens3-0
09 Aug 2026A Wolfsberger AC1-1

Sturm Graz

WLDWW
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 1L
13 Sep 2026H Lask Linz2-1
30 Aug 2026A Rapid Vienna1-3
22 Aug 2026H Austria Lustenau1-1
15 Aug 2026H SCR Altach1-0
08 Aug 2026A TSV Hartberg2-0
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 84% vs implied 85% · edge -0.8 pts
1.18
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Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 50%
2.25
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Sturm Graz Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3
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Red Bull Salzburg Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.38
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Red Bull Salzburg to WinBetMGM guide price · model 59%
1.62
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Sturm Graz to WinBetMGM guide price · model 25%
4.5
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 25%
4.33
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Recent form shows Salzburg scoring 2.8 goals per game with an 80% BTTS rate, while Sturm Graz scores 1.4 with 60% BTTS. Salzburg concedes fewer goals (0.8) than Sturm Graz (1), indicating a slight defensive edge. These trends favor a match with fewer goals, consistent with the Under 2.5 Goals pick.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
3Red Bull Salzburg14642011
4Sturm Graz1163212
Both teams sit close in the Bundesliga table, third and fourth respectively, indicating competitive parity. This proximity suggests a cautious approach from both sides to avoid dropping points, reinforcing the likelihood of a tight, low-scoring game.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 76% vs implied 69% · edge +6.6 pts
1.44
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Sturm Graz Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3
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Red Bull Salzburg Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.38
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Red Bull Salzburg to WinBetMGM guide price · model 59%
1.62
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Sturm Graz to WinBetMGM guide price · model 25%
4.5
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 25%
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.4
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The Under 2.5 Goals market is priced attractively at 2.88, reflecting a of 48.6% against a market implied chance of 34.7%. This positive suggests the market underestimates the likelihood of a lower-scoring game, making the bet a strong candidate without price sensitivity concerns.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Red Bull Salzburg6.2
Avg corners for
Sturm Graz6.5
Red Bull Salzburg10.6
Avg total corners
Sturm Graz12.25
Red Bull Salzburg1
Avg yellow cards
Sturm Graz2.5
Red Bull Salzburg18.4
Avg shots
Sturm Graz16.5

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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Red Bull Salzburg wins
4Draws
5Sturm Graz wins
03 May 2026Red Bull Salzburg v Sturm Graz1-1
20 Mar 2026Sturm Graz v Red Bull Salzburg1-1
09 Nov 2025Sturm Graz v Red Bull Salzburg1-1
20 Sep 2025Red Bull Salzburg v Sturm Graz0-2
09 May 2025Sturm Graz v Red Bull Salzburg4-2
13 Apr 2025Red Bull Salzburg v Sturm Graz1-2
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 76% vs implied 69% · edge +6.6 pts
1.44
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Red Bull Salzburg to WinBetMGM guide price · model 59%
1.62
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Sturm Graz to WinBetMGM guide price · model 25%
4.5
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 25%
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 55%
1.4
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The head-to-head sample of ten matches shows an average of 3.7 goals, indicating historically open games. However, recent encounters have seen more tactical caution and defensive discipline, reducing goal frequency. This nuanced history provides background but less direct support for a high-scoring outcome in this fixture.
Season team stats

Bundesliga

Red Bull Salzburg6
Played
Sturm Graz6
Red Bull Salzburg2.5
Avg goals for
Sturm Graz1.3
Red Bull Salzburg0.7
Avg goals against
Sturm Graz1
Red Bull Salzburg2
Clean sheets
Sturm Graz2
Best odds for this sectionSturm Graz Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 42% vs implied 33% · edge +8.7 pts
3
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Red Bull Salzburg Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 68%
1.38
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Red Bull Salzburg to WinBetMGM guide price · model 59%
1.62
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Sturm Graz to WinBetMGM guide price · model 25%
4.5
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Season-long stats reveal Salzburg's strong defense and higher scoring output, but Sturm Graz's more conservative attack and defense balance the matchup. The combined defensive records and moderate Over 2.5 Goals rates support a lower total goals expectation in this fixture.
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Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Red Bull Salzburg Over 2.5
40%Sturm Graz Over 2.5
3.7H2H avg goals
Over the last ten meetings, the average goals stand at 3.7, but recent tactical adjustments and defensive improvements by both teams have tempered scoring. The trend panel suggests a shift towards more controlled tempo and fewer goals, aligning with the Under 2.5 Goals selection.

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