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Season 2025

CupToday's Matches

Live scores, upcoming kick-offs, and finished results for today. Data refreshes automatically so you never miss a moment.

CupPlayoffs

Round of 32

FLFC BW Linz3
SSchwaz0
3–0
RRied1
GGurten0
1–0
AWAdmira Wacker4
VVoitsberg1
4–1
ALAustria Lustenau0
SKSV Kapfenberg2
0–2
SASKU Amstetten2
FVFirst Vienna1
2–1
SASCR Altach3
DDonau1
3–1
WWWSG Wattens3
OOedt1
3–1
MMannsdorf-Großenzersdorf0
SBSchwarz-Weiß Bregenz2
0–2
LLLask Linz2
SHSV Horn0
2–0
WAWolfsberger AC6
SRSVG Reichenau0
6–0
FAFloridsdorfer AC1
SStripfing3
1–3
RSRed Bull Salzburg3
DDornbirn1
3–1
RVRapid Vienna2
OOberwart1
2–1
SGSturm Graz2
RRöthis0
2–0

Round of 16

RVRapid Vienna1
SPSKN ST. Polten0
1–0
LLLask Linz2
SStripfing0
2–0

Quarter-finals

RVRapid Vienna0
RRied3
0–3
LLLask Linz3
FLFC BW Linz2
3–2
RSRed Bull Salzburg1
WAWolfsberger AC0
1–0

Semi-finals

RSRed Bull Salzburg0
SASCR Altach1
0–1

CupResults

The latest 25 completed matches in the Cup. The highest-scoring result was SV Lafnitz 2–5 TSV Hartberg. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.

HomeScoreAway
Semi-finals
12
12
2026-03-18AET
01
01
2026-03-04FT
Quarter-finals
01
01
2026-02-01FT
31
31
2026-02-01AET
30
30
2026-01-31FT
32
32
2026-01-30FT
Round of 16
31
31
2025-10-30AET
01
01
2025-10-29FT
01
01
2025-10-29AET
23
23
2025-10-29AET
11
11
2025-10-29PEN
02
02
2025-10-28FT
13
13
2025-10-28AET
11
11
2025-10-28PEN
Round of 32
12
12
2025-09-17FT
02
02
2025-09-17FT
06
06
2025-09-16FT
03
03
2025-08-27AET
13
13
2025-08-27FT
03
03
2025-08-27FT
02
02
2025-08-27FT
13
13
2025-08-27FT
13
13
2025-08-27FT
13
13
2025-08-27FT
14
14
2025-08-26FT

CupTeam Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 61 teams in the Cup. Lask Linz leads with 4 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

CupBetting Insights

Cup 2025 — key betting statistics across 50 matches played. Games average 3.64 goals, with 42.0% seeing both teams score and 72.0% finishing with over 2.5 goals. Home sides win 24.0% of the time while 0.0% of matches end in a draw. Clean sheets are kept in 58.0% of games, and the most common scoreline is 1-3. Use these metrics to calibrate over/under, BTTS, and correct-score strategies.

3.64Goals / Match
42.0%Both Score %
72.0%Over 2.5 / 5.5 %
86.0%Over 1.5 %
54.0%Over 3.5 %
24.0%Home Win %
0.0%Draw %
76.0%Away Win %
58.0%Clean Sheet %
0.0%0-0 %
1.14Avg Home Goals
2.50Avg Away Goals
1.7Cards/Match
-9.30Home Advantage

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequently occurring final scorelines sorted by frequency. Each bar shows the number of matches and percentage ending with that exact score. Common scorelines help calibrate correct-score betting — a scoreline appearing in 15% or more of matches may offer value at typical odds.

1-3
12.0%(6)
0-2
12.0%(6)
0-4
10.0%(5)
0-1
10.0%(5)
1-2
8.0%(4)
0-5
8.0%(4)
3-2
6.0%(3)
0-3
6.0%(3)
1-0
4.0%(2)
1-4
4.0%(2)
3.64
Avg goals / game
182
Total goals
57
Home goals
125
Away goals

CupSeason Trends

Goals distribution across 15-minute periods of play, revealing when goals are most likely to be scored. This is critical for live betting strategies — leagues with high concentrations of late goals (76-90 min) may offer value in late-goal markets, while first-half dominant leagues favor early cash-out strategies.

0-15
14.8%
16-30
17.0%
31-45
15.4%
46-60
13.7%
61-75
19.8%
76-90
19.2%

Top Scorers

The top 15 goalscorers in the Cup 2025 season. D. Avdijaj leads with 2 goals, followed by E. Kara (1) and T. Gemicibaşı (1). These 15 players have scored 12 goals combined — key data for anytime goalscorer bets and understanding which teams depend on a single attacker.

Top Assists

The leading assist providers in the Cup 2025 season. M. Johnston tops the chart with 1 assists, followed by D. Carlson (1) and D. Avdijaj (0). Assist leaders are often key creators whose involvement boosts their team's goalscoring — valuable context for both goalscorer and team performance markets.

Top Cards

Disciplinary leaders in the Cup 2025 season. D. Avdijaj has received the most yellow cards with 1, followed by T. Gemicibaşı (1) and Lee Kang-Hee (1) — 8 yellows in total among listed players. On the red card side, D. Avdijaj leads with 0. Card counts are essential for bookings markets and assessing which players are suspension risks.

CupTeams

All 61 teams competing in the Cup 2025 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.

CupReferees

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Top 6 referees officiating in the Cup, led by W. Altmann. Compare cards issued, goals per match, and strictness to anticipate how the assigned referee might influence match flow and card-related bets.

Officiated
18
6
0
Y/M
0.33
R/M
0.00
Goals
77
Officiated
14
0
0
Y/M
0.00
R/M
0.00
Goals
62
Officiated
13
0
0
Y/M
0.00
R/M
0.00
Goals
47
Officiated
12
0
0
Y/M
0.00
R/M
0.00
Goals
59
Officiated
11
3
0
Y/M
0.27
R/M
0.00
Goals
49
Officiated
8
0
0
Y/M
0.00
R/M
0.00
Goals
27

CupPast Seasons

Browse 8 archived seasons of the Cup, from 2017 to 2024. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 10 Jan 2025

Founded1919

The Austrian Cup was established in 1919 as Austria's national football knockout competition, emerging in the post-World War I era as the nation rebuilt its sporting institutions. The tournament underwent significant expansion in 1935–36 when it was reorganised nationwide, transforming from a regional competition into a true national championship. A nine-year suspension from 1949 to 1958 followed financial constraints in the post-World War II period, but the competition was successfully revived in 1958–59 and has continued uninterrupted since. The cup underwent forced integration into German football structures during 1938–1945 under Nazi occupation, before restoration following liberation. In recent decades, the competition has been rebranded through various sponsorships, currently operating as the UNIQA ÖFB Cup since partnering with the insurance company. The tournament's evolution reflects Austria's broader sporting development, growing from a regional competition into a continental tournament that attracts clubs from all levels of Austrian football.

  • 1919 — ÖFB-Cup established as Austria's national football knockout competition
  • 1935–36 — Tournament expanded nationwide, renamed and reorganised into modern format
  • 1958–59 — Competition revived after nine-year suspension due to post-war financial constraints
  • 2008–09 — FK Austria Wien won their record 27th title, cementing their dominance
  • 2022–23 — Sturm Graz began consecutive title wins, defeating Rapid Wien in back-to-back finals
  • 2024–25 — Wolfsberger AC claimed their historic first-ever cup trophy, defeating TSV Hartberg in the final

Competition Format 10 Jan 2025

Teams64European spots1

The ÖFB-Cup operates as a pure single-elimination knockout tournament featuring 64 teams drawn from all levels of Austrian football, from the Bundesliga down to regional divisions. The competition progresses through six rounds—Round of 64, Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Final—contested from July through May. Matches that remain level after 90 minutes proceed directly to extra time and penalties, ensuring a decisive outcome at each stage. The tournament's inclusive structure allows smaller clubs opportunities to face elite teams, creating the possibility for dramatic upsets. The winner qualifies directly for the UEFA Europa League group stage, providing significant continental competition access and financial reward. Unlike league competitions, the cup format demands intensity and focus in single-match encounters, where tactical preparation and mental resilience determine progression.

Records 10 Jan 2025

Most titlesFK Austria Wien (27)All-time top scorerFranz Binder (57 goals)

Patson Daka holds the record for most goals in a single ÖFB-Cup match, scoring 8 goals for RB Salzburg against SW Bregenz on 9 September 2020, demonstrating the cup's capacity for extraordinary individual performances.

Analysis 10 Jan 2025

Current Season Analysis

The 2025/26 ÖFB-Cup season represents the 95th edition of Austria's premier knockout competition, with Wolfsberger AC entering the tournament as defending champions following their historic 2024–25 triumph. The Carinthian club's unexpected victory over TSV Hartberg in the previous season's final—their first cup title in the club's history—has established them as the team to dethrone. Recent early-round matches showcase the competition's characteristic unpredictability: SCR Altach produced a stunning upset by eliminating Red Bull Salzburg 1–0 on 4 March 2026, while Ried demonstrated impressive form with a 3–0 victory over Rapid Vienna on 31 January 2026, continuing their impressive cup run.

The tournament's structure continues to generate compelling narratives across Austria's football pyramid. Red Bull Salzburg, despite their Bundesliga dominance, face renewed pressure to capture their ninth cup title after their shock exit at Altach's hands. Sturm Graz, the two-time defending champions from 2022–23 and 2023–24, were eliminated by Austria Wien in earlier rounds, marking a significant disruption to their cup dominance. This outcome demonstrates the inherent drama of single-elimination football, where preparation and mentality determine progression more decisively than league position. Rapid Vienna and Austria Wien remain formidable contenders, drawing on their combined 39 cup titles and extensive European experience, though both clubs must navigate a increasingly competitive field.

The competition's inclusive structure continues to produce memorable encounters between elite and smaller clubs. Teams from Austria's second and third divisions participate alongside Bundesliga sides, creating opportunities for genuine David-versus-Goliath narratives. LASK Linz and Wolfsberger AC's 0–0 draw on 4 March 2026, heading to a replay, exemplifies the intensity and tactical discipline required to progress through the later rounds. The cup's single-match format eliminates the margin for error that league football provides, forcing clubs to commit fully to knockout football mentality. This year's tournament continues to reinforce why the ÖFB-Cup remains culturally significant within Austrian football—it offers genuine opportunity for underdog triumph while maintaining the prestige associated with European qualification.

The Austrian Cup's Historical Significance

The ÖFB-Cup stands as one of Central Europe's most historically significant football competitions, with a tradition spanning over a century. FK Austria Wien's record 27 titles represent unparalleled dominance, their last victory in 2008–09 establishing a benchmark that subsequent generations have struggled to approach. Rapid Wien follows with 14 titles, while Sturm Graz's recent consecutive triumphs (2022–23 and 2023–24) demonstrate the competition's capacity to produce new dynasties. The cup's evolution from a regional competition in 1919 to a nationwide tournament after 1935–36 expansion reflects Austria's broader sporting development. The nine-year suspension from 1949 to 1958 tested the competition's resilience, yet its successful revival in 1958–59 proved the tournament's cultural importance to Austrian football.

Record-Breaking Performances and Individual Brilliance

The Austrian Cup has produced extraordinary individual performances that transcend the competition itself. Franz Binder's all-time record of 57 goals across 29 matches—an remarkable average of nearly two goals per appearance—remains unmatched in the competition's history. More recently, Patson Daka's eight-goal performance for RB Salzburg against Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz on 9 September 2020 stands as the modern era's most devastating individual display, part of Salzburg's 10–0 victory that season. These performances illustrate how the cup's knockout format, combined with potential mismatches between elite and smaller clubs, creates space for individual brilliance. Jonathan Soriano, RB Salzburg's Spanish striker, accumulated 27 goals across 21 cup matches, demonstrating consistency at the highest level. Such records underscore the competition's role in showcasing Austria's finest football talent.

Commercial Significance and European Access

The ÖFB-Cup's commercial importance extends beyond domestic prestige to continental significance. The winner's automatic qualification to the UEFA Europa League group stage provides direct access to European competition worth millions in revenue, making the cup title economically substantial for participating clubs. The competition's partnership with UNIQA, Austria's leading insurance company, provides naming rights and sponsorship revenue that support tournament operations. Broadcasting through ORF, Austria's public broadcaster, ensures free-to-air accessibility nationwide, maintaining the cup's cultural reach across all social strata. This combination of European qualification, sponsorship revenue, and national broadcasting creates a competition that balances sporting prestige with commercial viability, ensuring continued investment from participating clubs and sustained public interest across Austria's football landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams participate in the Austrian Cup?

The ÖFB-Cup features 64 teams drawn from all levels of Austrian football, from the top-tier Bundesliga through regional divisions, creating opportunities for smaller clubs to compete against elite opponents.

Who is the most successful club in Austrian Cup history?

FK Austria Wien holds the record with 27 cup titles, their last victory coming in the 2008–09 season. They remain by far the competition's most dominant club across its 105-year history.

What does the Austrian Cup winner receive?

The ÖFB-Cup winner qualifies directly for the UEFA Europa League group stage, providing continental competition access and significant financial reward. This European qualification makes the cup one of Austria's most prestigious competitions.

Who is the current defending champion of the Austrian Cup?

Wolfsberger AC are the current holders, having won their first-ever cup trophy in the 2024–25 season by defeating TSV Hartberg 1–0 in the final on 1 May 2025.

When was the Austrian Cup first established?

The ÖFB-Cup was founded in 1919, making it over 105 years old. The competition was suspended from 1949 to 1958 due to post-war financial constraints but has operated continuously since its 1958–59 revival.

What is the format of the Austrian Cup tournament?

The ÖFB-Cup operates as a single-elimination knockout tournament with six rounds progressing from the Round of 64 through to the final. Matches that remain level after 90 minutes proceed to extra time and penalties to determine a winner.

API data: 26 Apr 2026 · Stats updated: 26 Apr 2026 · Content updated: 10 Jan 2025