FC BW Linz 2-0 Wolfsberger AC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Wolfsberger AC at 51% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as FC BW Linz face Wolfsberger AC.
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Match Analysis
FC BW Linz host Wolfsberger AC at Hofmann Personal Stadion in Bundesliga (matchday 12). Kick-off is Saturday 28 October 2023 at 17:00 UK time.
Form Guide
FC BW Linz — last 10 games: 2W 4D 4L, averaging 1.00 points per game. Last five: D W D L D. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.10 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
FC BW Linz's form when playing at home: 0W 4D 1L across their last 5 home games (0.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. 2 home clean sheets from their last 5 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Wolfsberger AC stand at 2W 5D 3L — 1.10 PPG. Last five: D W W L D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Wolfsberger AC's away record over their last 10 away games: 5W 4D 1L (1.90 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 1.90 exceeds their overall 1.10 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.00 PPG (FC BW Linz) versus 1.10 (Wolfsberger AC). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
In-Play Data
FC BW Linz trading profile (last 11 games, 5 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%; they fail to score in 46% of games.
Wolfsberger AC trading profile (last 11 games, 5 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; they lead at the break 46% of the time; of the 5 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 40%; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — FC BW Linz 46% versus Wolfsberger AC 73%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FC BW Linz 54% | Wolfsberger AC 73%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC BW Linz 0.88 xG and Wolfsberger AC 1.58 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: FC BW Linz attack 0.730 / defence 1.104 | Wolfsberger AC attack 1.030 / defence 1.035. League average goals — home 1.168 / away 1.395. FC BW Linz's attack rating of 0.730 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.88. Data: built from FC BW Linz's last 11 games and Wolfsberger AC's last 33.
Result probabilities: FC BW Linz 18% | Draw 31% | Wolfsberger AC 51%. Fair-value odds: FC BW Linz 5.63 | Draw 3.18 | Wolfsberger AC 1.97. Wolfsberger AC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (31%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS Yes probability 50% | Total xG 2.47. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.47 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS Yes at 50% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Wolfsberger AC are the pick at 51% — moderate model lean. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Wolfsberger AC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.47 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 55% — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 50% on No. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: FC BW Linz 40% (last 5 home games) | Wolfsberger AC 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC | Competition: Bundesliga, matchday 12 | Venue: Hofmann Personal Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 28 October 2023 at 17:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC BW Linz 18% | Draw 31% | Wolfsberger AC 51% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% (Under 55%) | BTTS Yes 50% (No 50%) | xG FC BW Linz 0.88 / Wolfsberger AC 1.58 • Poisson strength factors: FC BW Linz attack 0.730 / def 1.104 | Wolfsberger AC attack 1.030 / def 1.035 | league avg home 1.168 / away 1.395 • Poisson stance: Wolfsberger AC (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.88
FC BW Linz xG
Expected Goals
1.58
Wolfsberger AC xG
50%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC FAQs
What time does FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC kick off?
FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC kicked off at 17:00 UK time on Saturday 28 October 2023 at Hofmann Personal Stadion.
What was the final score in FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC?
FC BW Linz 2 - 0 Wolfsberger AC.
Where is FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC being played?
The match is being played at Hofmann Personal Stadion.
What competition is FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC part of?
FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC is a Bundesliga fixture (matchday 12) (Austria).
Who is favourite to win FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Our statistical model gives FC BW Linz a 18% chance of winning, Wolfsberger AC a 51% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Wolfsberger AC the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC will score — effectively a coin flip.
Will FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (55%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
FC BW Linz's attacking strength (0.73x league average) is weighed against Wolfsberger AC's defensive record (1.03x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.88. The same calculation in reverse, Wolfsberger AC's attack versus FC BW Linz's defence, projects 1.58 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from FC BW Linz's last 11 games and Wolfsberger AC's last 33 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.4%. Close behind: 0-1 (11.9%), 0-2 (10.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Wolfsberger AC Win
18%
5.63
31%
3.18
51%
1.97
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
13.4%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
0 – 2
10.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.88
FC BW Linz xG
Total xG
2.47
1.58
Wolfsberger AC xG
5.63
18%
Home win
3.18
31%
Draw
1.97
51%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
2.01
50%
BTTS No
1.99
Clean Sheet
20%
4.88
41%
2.42
Win to Nil
4%
27.46
21%
4.76
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.5 | 13.4 | 10.7 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| 1 | 7.5 | 11.9 | 9.4 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 3.3 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC expected to score?
The model projects 0.88 expected goals for FC BW Linz and 1.58 for Wolfsberger AC, a combined total of 2.47.
How confident is the prediction model for FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 11 outings, FC BW Linz have picked up 0.91 PPG on a 2W 4D 5L record — D-W-D-L-D across the most recent five.
Wolfsberger AC's form line: 3W 5D 3L from 11 games, 1.27 PPG, last five D-W-W-L-D.
Form-wise this is close to level: FC BW Linz on 0.91 PPG, Wolfsberger AC on 1.27. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, FC BW Linz have posted 0.80 PPG from their last 5 home games (0W 4D 1L).
On the road, Wolfsberger AC have gone 1W 4D 0L from their last 5 away games — 1.40 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Wolfsberger AC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
FC BW Linz are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 2.09 conceded per game recently; Wolfsberger AC are on 1.36 scored and 1.55 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Wolfsberger AC in 73%.
Last 11 Results
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FC BW Linz
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Wolfsberger AC
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FC BW Linz (Home) vs Wolfsberger AC (Away)
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FC BW Linz
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Wolfsberger AC
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❓ FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC Form FAQs
What form are FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC in coming into this match?
FC BW Linz have gone 2W 4D 5L in their last 11 games (0.91 PPG), while Wolfsberger AC have gone 3W 5D 3L in their last 11 (1.27 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC BW Linz at home or Wolfsberger AC away?
Wolfsberger AC's away record (1.40 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC BW Linz at home: 0.80 PPG; Wolfsberger AC away: 1.40 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 10 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 2 years from April 2024. All of them came in Bundesliga. The most recent was on 21 April 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 17 Aug 2025, when Wolfsberger AC won Wolfsberger AC 3-0 FC BW Linz.
FC BW Linz's record when hosting Wolfsberger AC specifically: 2W 1D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
4
FC BW Linz
2
Draws
4
Wolfsberger AC
Recent Meetings
❓ FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, FC BW Linz have won 4, Wolfsberger AC have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 21 April 2026: FC BW Linz 3-0 Wolfsberger AC.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
FC BW Linz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Wolfsberger AC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 100% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FC BW Linz 40%, Wolfsberger AC 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (FC BW Linz) and 60% (Wolfsberger AC).
On the defensive side: FC BW Linz keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Wolfsberger AC in 40%; FC BW Linz have failed to score in 60% of games; Wolfsberger AC in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC BW Linz home games / Wolfsberger AC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ FC BW Linz vs Wolfsberger AC Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of FC BW Linz's recent matches and 60% of Wolfsberger AC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of FC BW Linz's recent games and 60% of Wolfsberger AC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do FC BW Linz and Wolfsberger AC matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 60% of FC BW Linz's recent matches and 60% of Wolfsberger AC's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
FC BW Linz cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wolfsberger AC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC BW Linz beat Wolfsberger AC 2-0 at Hofmann Personal Stadion, Regular Season - 12, in the Bundesliga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting FC BW Linz 0.88 xG and Wolfsberger AC 1.58 xG, a combined 2.47. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. FC BW Linz beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Wolfsberger AC landed 1.6 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC BW Linz attack 0.73 / defence 1.10 against Wolfsberger AC attack 1.03 / defence 1.03, drawn from 11/33 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC BW Linz 18% | Draw 31% | Wolfsberger AC 51%, with Wolfsberger AC to win its most likely call at 51%. Instead the game produced a FC BW Linz win, an outcome the model had rated at just 18% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 74% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 64% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC BW Linz 54%, Wolfsberger AC 73%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC BW Linz's trading profile (11 games, 5 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did not.
Wolfsberger AC's trading profile (11 games, 5 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 73% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 27% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — FC BW Linz 0.91 PPG, Wolfsberger AC 1.27 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the FC BW Linz win broke the near-deadlock. FC BW Linz (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.80 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.80 average — tighter than their form line. Wolfsberger AC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.60 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.