Salzburg, the reigning champions, have been in formidable form this season, boasting an impressive average possession of 63.23% and a CompaScore Rating of 2450.45. Their offensive prowess is highlighted by an average of 1.5 goals per match and a shots on target rate of 5.36. However, their defense has shown vulnerabilities, conceding an average of 1 goal per game.
Blau-Weiß Linz, on the other hand, have been the underdogs but have shown resilience with a CompaScore Rating of 2010.6. Their attacking threat is spearheaded by Ronivaldo, who has netted 13 goals this season. Despite a lower possession rate of 40.27%, Linz's ability to capitalize on counter-attacks could pose a challenge to Salzburg's defense.
Head-to-head statistics favor Salzburg, who have historically dominated Blau-Weiß Linz. However, Linz's recent form, with a higher Both Teams To Score percentage of 63.64%, suggests they could break through Salzburg's defenses.
Tactically, Salzburg is expected to maintain their high-pressure, possession-based approach, while Linz might opt for a more defensive setup, relying on quick transitions and set-pieces to exploit Salzburg's defensive lapses.