6 August 2016 at 16:30
Match Summary
Red Bull Salzburg defeated SKN ST. Polten 2:0. The match was played in Bundesliga 2016. Goals were scored by M. Dabbur 33′, S. Lainer 60′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Red Bull Salzburg had 46% possession while SKN ST. Polten held 54%. Red Bull Salzburg had 23 shots (7 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for SKN ST. Polten. Red Bull Salzburg made 3 substitutions, SKN ST. Polten made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Red Bull Salzburg and SKN ST. Polten — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Red Bull Salzburg had 46% possession against SKN ST. Polten's 54%. Red Bull Salzburg registered 23 shots (7 on target) while SKN ST. Polten managed 13 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 13–17.
Lineups
Red Bull Salzburg lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Óscar García, while SKN ST. Polten deployed a 4-4-1-1 under K. Daxbacher.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Red Bull Salzburg is 6.98, compared to — for SKN ST. Polten. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Red Bull Salzburg's highest-rated starter is S. Lainer (6.98), while SKN ST. Polten's best-rated player is —.
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Red Bull Salzburg have contributed 1 goals and 3 assists this season, led by S. Lainer (1G). SKN ST. Polten's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Red Bull Salzburg deploy 6 defenders rated 6.98 on average, against SKN ST. Polten's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Red Bull Salzburg field 2 midfielders averaging —, versus SKN ST. Polten's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Red Bull Salzburg start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for SKN ST. Polten averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 77% for Red Bull Salzburg and —% for SKN ST. Polten. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Red Bull Salzburg's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for SKN ST. Polten. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Red Bull Salzburg's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: S. Lainer (33), oldest: S. Lainer (33)), while SKN ST. Polten average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Red Bull Salzburg's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 0 for SKN ST. Polten. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Óscar García
Substitutes
Coach: K. Daxbacher
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Red Bull Salzburg have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. SKN ST. Polten show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Red Bull Salzburg vs SKN ST. Polten Head to Head Results
Red Bull Salzburg and SKN ST. Polten have met 18 times — Red Bull Salzburg won 16, SKN ST. Polten won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Red Bull Salzburg leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 83 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.61 per match (69 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (61%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (83%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Red Bull Salzburg are currently unbeaten in the last 18 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–8 in 2020.
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