18 September 2022 at 15:00
Match Summary
Red Bull Salzburg and Rapid Vienna drew 1:1. The match was played in Bundesliga 2022. Goals were scored by B. Šeško 1′, L. Querfeld 21′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Red Bull Salzburg had 62% possession while Rapid Vienna held 38%. Red Bull Salzburg had 21 shots (9 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Rapid Vienna. Red Bull Salzburg made 4 substitutions, Rapid Vienna made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Roko Šimić 31′).
Match Events
Key match events between Red Bull Salzburg and Rapid Vienna — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Sučić
Match Statistics
Red Bull Salzburg had 62% possession against Rapid Vienna's 38%. Red Bull Salzburg registered 21 shots (9 on target) while Rapid Vienna managed 7 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 11–6. Fouls committed: 11–11.
Lineups
Red Bull Salzburg lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under M. Jaissle, while Rapid Vienna deployed a 3-4-1-2 under F. Feldhofer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Red Bull Salzburg is 6.52, compared to 6.99 for Rapid Vienna. 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 L. Gourna-Douath (6.73), while Rapid Vienna's best-rated player is N. Hedl (7.10).
Defensive Solidity
Red Bull Salzburg deploy 4 defenders rated 6.30 on average, against Rapid Vienna's 3-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 4 midfielders averaging 6.73, versus Rapid Vienna's 4 rated 6.88. 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 3 for Rapid Vienna 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 86% for Red Bull Salzburg and 71% for Rapid Vienna. 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 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Rapid Vienna. 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 22.5 (youngest: L. Gourna-Douath (22), oldest: A. Dedić (23)), while Rapid Vienna average 24.5 (youngest: N. Hedl (24), oldest: J. Auer (25)). 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 3 league appearances each, versus 13 for Rapid Vienna. 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: M. Jaissle
Substitutes
Coach: F. Feldhofer
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Red Bull Salzburg have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Rapid Vienna show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna Head to Head Results
Red Bull Salzburg and Rapid Vienna have met 59 times — Red Bull Salzburg won 36, Rapid Vienna won 12, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Red Bull Salzburg leads the head-to-head with 36 victories from 59 meetings. A combined 189 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.20 per match (119 for the home side, 70 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 36 matches (61%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 32 games (54%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–7 in 2020.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (59)
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