Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC Predictions

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BundesligaBundesliga · Austria
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Grazer AK

Grazer AK

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 1 - 2

Wolfsberger AC

Wolfsberger AC

🗓️ Saturday, 29 Aug 2026 at 17:00 CEST (venue time) · 15:00 UTC (your time)📍 Merkur-Arena, Graz

Win Probability (1X2)

Grazer AK 18%Draw 31%Wolfsberger AC 51%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Wolfsberger AC Win

Match Result

6.8/10

Grazer AK Held to Frustrating Stalemate by 10-Man Wolfsberger AC

Grazer AK were left to rue a host of missed opportunities as they played out a goalless draw against Wolfsberger AC at the Merkur-Arena. Dominating proceedings with a staggering 70% possession and unleashing 26 shots—seven of which were on target—the hosts simply could not find a way past Lukas Gütlbauer and a resolute Wolfsberger backline. The visitors, reduced to ten men in the second half, showed remarkable resilience to claim a hard-earned point. Despite their numerical disadvantage and limited attacking forays—just five shots and a single effort on target—Wolfsberger AC dug deep, weathering relentless pressure especially after their red card. Grazer AK, meanwhile, will be frustrated not to have capitalized on their territorial dominance and the 11 corners they forced, as the match ended 0-0.

💀 AI Prediction Report

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Predicted

1 - 2

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Actual

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❌Result
❌BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results0/2 hit

1X2 — Away
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Over/Under 2.5 — Over
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Key Moments

54'' — Red Card

Wolfsberger AC reduced to ten men after a straight red, intensifying Grazer AK's pressure.

67'' — Save

Lukas Gütlbauer makes a crucial stop from Ismaël Guerti's close-range effort.

80'' — Chance Missed

Daniel Maderner heads wide from a promising position after a corner.

90+2'' — Final Whistle

Grazer AK fail to break the deadlock despite late pressure; match ends 0-0.

Grazer AK

Grazer AK

6.5/10

Grazer AK set the tempo from the outset, bossing possession and pinning Wolfsberger AC deep into their own half. The 3-4-3 formation allowed them to overload the flanks and create numerous chances, but a combination of wasteful finishing and inspired goalkeeping denied them a breakthrough. Their midfield, led by Peter Michorl and Tobias Koch, controlled proceedings, but the final ball and clinical edge were missing. Despite the numerical advantage late on, Grazer AK could not convert pressure into goals, leaving both players and fans frustrated at the final whistle.

Key Players

Peter Michorl: Controlled the midfield tempo, orchestrating attacks and linking play.
Ismaël Guerti: Lively in the front three, registered multiple attempts but lacked finishing touch.
Cican Stanković: Alert when called upon, preserving the clean sheet with a crucial save.

Strengths

Dominated possession (70%)Created numerous chances (26 shots)Effective wing play and corner routines

Weaknesses

Profligate finishingStruggled to break down deep defensive blockFailed to capitalize on numerical advantage
Wolfsberger AC

Wolfsberger AC

7/10

Wolfsberger AC delivered a disciplined defensive display, especially after being reduced to ten men. Their 3-4-2-1 setup saw them sit deep and absorb pressure, with central defenders Raffael Behounek and Simon Piesinger making key interventions. Despite seeing little of the ball (30% possession) and offering limited attacking threat, they remained compact and organized, frustrating the home side at every turn. Goalkeeper Lukas Gütlbauer was outstanding, making several crucial saves to keep his side in the contest and ultimately secure a valuable away point.

Key Players

Lukas Gütlbauer: Produced a string of vital saves to deny Grazer AK, earning a clean sheet.
Raffael Behounek: Led the defensive line with composure, especially after the red card.
Simon Piesinger: Made several blocks and clearances under heavy pressure.

Strengths

Resolute defensive organizationDisciplined under pressureGoalkeeper's standout performance

Weaknesses

Minimal attacking threat (5 shots, 1 on target)Struggled to retain possessionDisciplinary issues (4 yellow cards, 1 red card)

Tactical Analysis

Grazer AK lined up in a proactive 3-4-3, using their wingbacks to stretch Wolfsberger AC and create overloads on the flanks. Their high line and aggressive pressing suffocated the visitors, who responded by dropping deep in a compact 3-4-2-1, often leaving Giacomo Vrioni isolated up front. After the red card, Wolfsberger retreated even further, effectively forming a back five and relying on last-ditch defending and their goalkeeper's heroics. Substitutions (not detailed in the data) likely aimed to inject fresh legs for both sides, but the tactical narrative remained: Grazer AK probing, Wolfsberger AC resisting. Set pieces were a key weapon for the hosts, but the visitors' aerial strength and organization held firm.

Turning Point

The red card to Wolfsberger AC in the 54th minute shifted momentum fully to Grazer AK, but their failure to capitalize on the advantage ultimately defined the match.

Man of the Match

Lukas Gütlbauer

His commanding performance and several crucial saves preserved a clean sheet and earned Wolfsberger AC a hard-fought point.

Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC: Match Preview

Grazer AK enter this match 10th in the table, having lost three of their first four league games and conceding 13 goals in the process. Their only win came at home against Austria Lustenau, but heavy defeats to Rapid Vienna (0-8) and Lask Linz (0-3) highlight ongoing defensive issues. Wolfsberger AC, in contrast, sit 5th, with a positive goal difference and just one loss in their opening three, showing greater stability and attacking output.

The matchup is defined by contrasting rates: Grazer AK’s defence is conceding at an alarming 3.25 per match, while Wolfsberger AC average 1.67 goals scored and just 1.0 conceded per league game. Wolfsberger’s last five show 2.8 scored and only 0.8 conceded per game, and they have not failed to score in any of those matches. Grazer AK’s attack is blunt (0.5 goals per game season average), and they have failed to score in three of their last five. Set-piece and discipline stats are unremarkable, but Grazer AK’s 2.2 yellow cards per match suggest a risk of bookings under pressure.

The model expects Wolfsberger AC to control the match, with their attack likely to exploit Grazer AK’s defensive weaknesses. The statistical distribution points to a moderate chance of over 2.5 goals (57%), with the away side favoured for both the first goal and the win. While Grazer AK’s home win offers a sliver of hope, the underlying rates make Wolfsberger AC the clear statistical pick.

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Win Probability
Grazer AK 23% Draw 23% Wolfsberger AC 54%

Over 2.5 Goals

55%

BTTS: Yes

56%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 0-1 · 1-2

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Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
18%
31%
51%
Grazer AK 18%Draw 31%Wolfsberger AC 51%
Both Teams to Score
51%
49%
Yes 51%No 49%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
57%
43%
Over 2.5 57%Under 2.5 43%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
35%
65%
Over 9.5 35%Under 9.5 65%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC that most previews miss.

  • 1Grazer AK’s matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 75% of league games this season.
  • 2Wolfsberger AC have scored in every competitive match this campaign, including away fixtures.
  • 3Four of the last six H2H meetings have produced at least five goals.

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The Case For This Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC Prediction

This fixture features a struggling Grazer AK side conceding heavily, up against a Wolfsberger AC team with a much stronger defensive and attacking profile. The statistical shape is one of a moderate-to-high goal environment, with Wolfsberger’s attack likely to capitalise on Grazer AK’s defensive frailties. The away side’s superior rates and recent form suggest they are the more likely winners, but the hosts’ lone home match did yield a win, adding a small degree of uncertainty.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Wolfsberger AC have failed to score in none of their last five matches.

Defence

  • →Grazer AK concede 3.25 goals per game this season, worst in the league.

Match Context

  • →Grazer AK have scored just twice in four league games.

🚩 Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC Corners Prediction

high confidence
8.5expected total corners
Over 35%
Under 65%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 3.9 corners for Grazer AK and 4.7 for Wolfsberger AC, for an expected total of 8.5. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (65%). Over 8.5: 48% · Over 10.5: 24%.

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How Grazer AK and Wolfsberger AC Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Grazer AKGrazer AKlast 5 matches
A. HofleitnerXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

D. PinesXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

P. MichorlXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

L. KlassenXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

T. Trummersub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Wolfsberger ACWolfsberger AClast 5 matches
G. VrioniXI
7 goals in 5
100%

In exceptional form

S. Karamokosub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

M. Schabauersub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

A. SchwarzXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

F. WohlmuthXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

V. Vukojevicsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Grazer AK’s recent form is poor, with three losses in their last four league matches and 13 goals conceded. Wolfsberger AC, meanwhile, have lost just once in their last five competitive fixtures and have scored in all of them, showing a much more robust trajectory.

Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC — Last 4 Matches

Grazer AKGrazer AKLast 4 results
L0-1
L0-8
W2-1
L0-3
L@ Ried0-1
L@ Rapid Vienna0-8
Wvs Austria Lustenau2-1
L@ Lask Linz0-3

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 75% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.6 conceded/game
Wolfsberger ACWolfsberger ACLast 3 results
L1-2
D1-1
W3-0
L@ Austria Lustenau1-2
Dvs Red Bull Salzburg1-1
Wvs Austria Vienna3-0

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.8 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season

What History Says: Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC

Wolfsberger AC have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning six of the last ten and three of the last four at Grazer AK’s ground. High-scoring games are common, with four of the last six producing at least five goals.

Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

3

Grazer AK wins

1

Draws

6

Wolfsberger AC wins

30%10% draws60%
25 Apr 26Wolfsberger AC vs Grazer AK1-0
14 Mar 26Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC2-0
8 Feb 26Wolfsberger AC vs Grazer AK2-2
4 Oct 25Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC1-3
30 Nov 24Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC3-4
25 Aug 24Wolfsberger AC vs Grazer AK4-2

Things to Watch: Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC

  • ⚠️Bookmaker odds are unavailable, so value edges cannot be precisely calculated.
  • ⚠️Grazer AK’s home sample is just one match, limiting confidence in their home baseline.
  • ⚠️Early season small sample sizes for both teams increase volatility in the rates.

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Final Verdict

Grazer AK 1–2 Wolfsberger AC

The model projects a 2-1 win for Wolfsberger AC, with Grazer AK’s league-worst defensive rate (3.25 conceded per game) the decisive factor. The biggest risk is Wolfsberger’s limited away sample and the possibility of Grazer AK improving at home, but the underlying rates point strongly to an away victory.

Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC: Common Questions

Who will win Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC?

The model gives Wolfsberger AC a 51% chance of winning, compared to 18% for Grazer AK and 31% for the draw. Wolfsberger’s superior scoring and defensive rates are the main drivers.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC?

There is a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals, based on Grazer AK’s 75% over 2.5 rate and both teams’ recent scoring trends. The statistical expectation is for a moderately high-scoring match.

Are both teams likely to score in Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC?

The model puts the probability of both teams scoring at 51%. Wolfsberger AC have scored in every match this season, while Grazer AK have failed to score in three of their last five.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Grazer AK vs Wolfsberger AC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 22 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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