Salzburg vs Hartberg Prediction
Red Bull Salzburg head into the match sitting third in the table, but their form has been inconsistent-just two wins from their last five outings. The Red Bulls need to deliver a strong performance in this final round; otherwise, they risk missing out on Europa League qualification altogether, which would be a major disappointment. Hartberg are currently sixth, but the visitors have struggled recently, picking up only one win and suffering four defeats in their last five matches. Both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities, so expecting goals from both teams appears to be a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 April 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Hartberg):
- ball possession percentage: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams RB Salzburg and Hartberg:
- played 23 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 19, for the away team - 0, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 69 against 15;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.35, in the 2nd half - 2.3;
- average total goals in the match - 3.65.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
RB Salzburg Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Bundesliga tournament (home team - LASK, away team - RB Salzburg). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (RB Salzburg vs LASK):
- ball possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
Red Bull Salzburg have traditionally been prolific in front of goal, averaging 1.77 goals scored per game while conceding 1.23. However, their recent form tells a different story: over their last 10 matches, Salzburg have managed just three wins and suffered five defeats, with their average goals for and against almost identical at 1.3 per game. Their home record further highlights defensive concerns, as they have conceded in 12 of their last 13 Bundesliga fixtures at the Red Bull Arena. These numbers suggest that, even when dominating possession, the hosts struggle to keep things tight at the back.
Match Results: RB Salzburg
Hartberg Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Bundesliga tournament (home team - Hartberg, away - Sturm Graz). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:4.
Here are the match stats (Hartberg vs Sturm Graz):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 8.
Hartberg have struggled on the road recently, picking up just one win in their last five away fixtures and currently enduring a four-match losing streak. Despite these setbacks, they rarely leave an away game without finding the net: they've now seen under 3.5 total goals in seven consecutive away matches, while the +1.5 handicap has come through in 16 straight games-evidence of their ability to stay competitive even against top-tier opponents like Red Bull Salzburg. Offensively, Hartberg's output is more modest, averaging 1.19 goals per away match, but they consistently manage to create at least one clear-cut chance per game, even as their defensive record remains shaky at 1.26 goals conceded per outing.
Match Results: Hartberg
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 0, draws - 4.
- Hartberg won with a +2.5 handicap in 46 of last 47 games.
- Hartberg won with a +2.5 handicap in 41 of last 42 games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 3, the guests - 0.65;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.65;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: RB Salzburg vs Hartberg
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.45;
- average total goals scored: 1.77 vs 1.19;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.94 vs 0.61;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.84 vs 0.58;
- RB Salzburg: average total at home in the tournament - 1.87;
- Hartberg: average total away in the tournament - 1.2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 0.9 (away - 0.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Hartberg away games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on corners
RB Salzburg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.03; at home field - 5.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 4.
Hartberg: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.1, away - 2.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; away - 3.25.
- RB Salzburg have taken under 6.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 23;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/186, 12.9%);
- RB Salzburg at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 2:3 (2/15, 13.3%);
- Hartberg away most often play: 0:0 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.6% (odds 9)
1:1 - 10.8% (odds 11)
2:1 - 9.23% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both sides have shown a tendency for defensive lapses: Red Bull Salzburg often concede chances at home even when they control possession, while Hartberg are adept at capitalizing on such opportunities, consistently creating a minimum of threats up front regardless of their opponent’s status. The numbers back this up: Salzburg have seen both teams score in seven of their last eight matches, and Hartberg typically find the net at least once, even against the league’s top sides, thanks to their hosts’ shaky defending. Our main prediction: both teams to score.
Betting Tips: RB Salzburg - Hartberg
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