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Grazer AK vs Red Bull Salzburg Prediction, Tips & Odds

Grazer AK vs Red Bull Salzburg

BundesligaRegular Season - 8
Grazer AK
#9 · Bundesliga
WDWWD
VS
Merkur-Arena, Graz (16,764)
Red Bull Salzburg
#2 · Bundesliga
LWWDW
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.48
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.45 (implied 68.8%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 71.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.40). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (71.3% vs 68.8%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Red Bull Salzburg to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Currently sitting in second place in the Bundesliga, Salzburg has been in excellent form this season, boasting five wins and two draws from their seven matches. They have scored 18 goals while conceding just four, resulting in a remarkable goal difference of +14. This strong offensive and defensive performance highlights their dominance in the league. In contrast, Grazer AK finds themselves in ninth position with just two wins from their seven matches. Their season has been challenging, with a total of six goals scored and 16 conceded, leading to a goal difference of -10. While they have managed to secure two wins and two draws in their last five matches, their overall form indicates a struggle to maintain consistency and compete against stronger opponents. The model gives Red Bull Salzburg a 65.6% probability of winning, with a 20.9% chance of a draw and a 13.5% likelihood of a Grazer AK victory. Additionally, there is a 62.5% chance of over 2.5 goals being scored in the match. One caveat to consider is that if Grazer AK can exploit any defensive lapses from Salzburg, they could potentially disrupt the predicted outcome. The full methodology of our prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model focused on expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Grazer AK Win28%5.68
Draw19%4.57
Red Bull Salzburg Win53%1.46
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5859.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4561.4%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Grazer AK 1-2 Red Bull Salzburg
7.8012.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Red Bull Salzburg -0.0
1.1647%

Red Bull Salzburg have been the stronger side, winning 55% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
7.80
12.9%
0-2
8.66
11.6%
1-1
8.90
11.3%
0-1
9.31
10.8%
1-3
10.41
9.6%
0-3
11.37
8.8%

Our model projects a 1-2 Red Bull Salzburg win as the most likely scoreline at 12.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Grazer AK
-0.0
4.43
Red Bull Salzburg
+0.0
1.16

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Red Bull Salzburg are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Grazer AK vs Red Bull Salzburg
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
5.804.701.451.422.491.572.22
Pinnacle
5.674.801.491.482.63——
SBO
5.224.241.43————
William Hill
5.504.401.44——1.572.30
Bet365
6.004.501.451.482.601.622.20
1xBet
5.814.701.461.422.491.572.26
Betano
5.704.601.471.472.571.602.20
BetVictor
5.754.601.451.452.601.552.25

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
61.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
43.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XGrazer AK or Draw
47%2.58
12Grazer AK or Red Bull Salzburg
81%1.16
X2Draw or Red Bull Salzburg
72%1.12

Head to Head

Last 6 Meetings (Red Bull Salzburg leads 3-1)
1 Grazer AK2 Draw3 Red Bull Salzburg
15 Feb
Grazer AK
1-1
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
Aug 25
Red Bull Salzburg
5-0
Grazer AK
Bundesliga
Nov 24
Red Bull Salzburg
0-0
Grazer AK
Bundesliga
Aug 24
Grazer AK
2-3
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
Feb 23
Red Bull Salzburg
3-4
Grazer AK
Friendlies Clubs
Apr 19
Grazer AK
0-6
Red Bull Salzburg
Cup

In the last six matches between Grazer AK and Red Bull Salzburg, the record shows Grazer AK winning once, drawing twice, and Red Bull Salzburg winning three times. The scorelines indicate a mix of competitiveness, with two matches ending in draws and a notable heavy defeat for Grazer AK, losing 6-0 in the Cup. While Grazer AK managed a narrow 4-3 victory in a friendly, Salzburg's dominant 5-0 win highlights their strength in this matchup. Overall, the results suggest a slight edge for Red Bull Salzburg, particularly in their ability to secure larger margins of victory.

Bundesliga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Rapid Vienna
76012171418
WWLWW
2
Red Bull Salzburg
75201841417
WDWWW
3
Lask Linz
75111971216
DLWWW
4
Sturm Graz
732289-111
LWLDW
5
Ried
72231112-18
WDLWL
6
TSV Hartberg
72231013-38
DDWWL
9
Grazer AK
7223616-108
DWDLL
10
Austria Vienna
7214713-67
DWLLW
11
Wolfsberger AC
7124713-65
LLLDL
12
SCR Altach
7106512-73
LLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Grazer AKHome
1W2D0L
3 playedGF 4 · GA 31.67 pts/game
Red Bull SalzburgAway
1W2D0L
3 playedGF 5 · GA 21.67 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Grazer AKRed Bull Salzburg
1.64Goals p.g.2
1.39Goals conceded p.g.0.98
25%Clean sheets36%
42%Win rate55%
3.03Avg goals in match2.98
1.22xG per game2.07
-0.28xGA per game-0.10
46%Possession %56%
3.3Shots on target / game6.3
4.7Corners per game4.7
Grazer AK
Recent Form

Grazer AK have won 9 of their last 19 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Grazer AK 2-2 and drew with Grazer AK 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 9D 12L from the last 36 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Grazer AKAll competitions
30 Sept
Kalsdorf
1-5
Grazer AK
Friendlies Clubs
19 Sept
Grazer AK
2-2
Austria Vienna
Bundesliga
12 Sept
SCR Altach
1-2
Grazer AK
Bundesliga
06 Sept
Kitzbühel
0-2
Grazer AK
Cup
29 Aug
Grazer AK
0-0
Wolfsberger AC
Bundesliga
21 Aug
Ried
1-0
Grazer AK
Bundesliga
15
Win
42%
9
Draw
25%
12
Lost
33%
Red Bull Salzburg
Recent Form

Red Bull Salzburg have won 11 of their last 20 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include beat Levski Sofia 0-1 and drew with Ried 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 23W 7D 12L from the last 42 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Red Bull SalzburgAll competitions
02 Oct
Red Bull Salzburg
1-2
FC BW Linz
Friendlies Clubs
20 Sept
Red Bull Salzburg
3-0
Sturm Graz
Bundesliga
17 Sept
Levski Sofia
0-1
Red Bull Salzburg
UEFA Europa League
11 Sept
Ried
1-1
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
06 Sept
SKN ST. Polten
0-3
Red Bull Salzburg
Cup
02 Sept
Red Bull Salzburg
5-1
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
23
Win
55%
7
Draw
17%
12
Lost
29%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Grazer AK

No reported absences

Red Bull Salzburg

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.45 (61.4%)
Both Teams Score1.58 (59%)
Value Bets
Grazer AK Win5.68 (28.2%)
Red Bull Salzburg Win1.46 (53.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.56 (38.6%)
BTTS No2.24 (41%)
Speculative
Draw4.57 (18.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Grazer AK have averaged 4.7 corners per match at home; Red Bull Salzburg 4.7 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Red Bull Salzburg have generated 2.07 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 55% of them. They put 6.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Red Bull Salzburg player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.