Austria Vienna vs SC Braga
Braga and Austria Vienna settle for stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a goalless draw.
The UEFA Europa Conference League clash between Austria Vienna and SC Braga ended in a 0-0 stalemate, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. Despite Fipster's low-confidence prediction favouring a narrow home win, the match defied expectations as neither side managed to score.
Outcome probability
Austria Vienna face SC Braga in the playoff round of competition 848, with both sides eager to gain the upper hand. The match promises a tactical battle, with Austria Vienna looking to leverage their home advantage and attacking prowess against a defensively disciplined Braga side.
Match factors
Austria Vienna's attacking edge at home
Austria Vienna averages 2.5 goals per home game, well above league average, boosting scoring chances
K. Boateng's strong recent scoring form
Boateng has scored 2 goals in 3 appearances this season, including 1 in last home game
M. Fischer's creative influence
Fischer leads assists with 2 in 4 games, key to creating chances for likely scorers
Defensive solidity of SC Braga
SC Braga has kept clean sheets in all last 5 games, indicating strong defensive organization
No confirmed injuries for Austria Vienna
Full squad availability supports predicted home win with all key attackers and playmakers fit
The context
In this competition, Austria Vienna have played five matches, winning three and losing two, scoring eight goals and conceding six. Their recent playoff round away fixture against SC Braga ended in a 0-2 defeat. Braga, on the other hand, remain unbeaten with four wins and one draw, boasting a strong defensive record with zero goals conceded in five matches. The teams have met once before, with Braga winning that encounter.
Key insights
K. Boateng
Austria Vienna
Boateng’s scoring rate of 0.67 goals per game and recent home goal make him a key threat to Braga’s defence.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 goals in 3 appearances, 1 goal in last home game
M. Fischer
Austria Vienna
Fischer’s creativity and 2 assists in 4 games highlight his role as the main chance creator and set-piece specialist.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 assists in 4 appearances, 0.5 assists/game
Analysis
Austria Vienna's attacking strength at home is notable, averaging 2.5 goals per game, which bodes well against Braga's impressive defensive solidity, having kept clean sheets in their last five matches. Key players like K. Boateng, who has scored twice in three appearances including a recent home goal, and M. Fischer, the team's top assister with two assists in four games, will be crucial in breaking down Braga's defence. Meanwhile, Braga's defensive organisation will test Austria Vienna's creativity and finishing. The close probabilities between a home win and a draw reflect the tight nature of this fixture.
Key facts
- 1.Austria Vienna have played 5 matches in this competition (W3 D0 L2, GF 8 / GA 6).
- 2.SC Braga have played 5 matches in this competition (W4 D1 L0, GF 8 / GA 0).
- 3.SC Braga won the only previous head-to-head meeting against Austria Vienna.
- 4.Austria Vienna average 2.5 goals per home game, above league average.
- 5.SC Braga have kept clean sheets in their last 5 matches in this competition.
- 6.K. Boateng has scored 2 goals in 3 appearances this season, including 1 at home.
- 7.M. Fischer leads Austria Vienna with 2 assists in 4 games, key in creating chances.
- 8.Austria Vienna have no confirmed injuries, fielding a full-strength squad.
Prediction
The prediction favours a narrow 1-0 victory for Austria Vienna. The home side's attacking edge and key player form give them the slight advantage needed to edge out Braga, despite the visitors' strong defensive record. Expect a closely contested match with limited goals and a decisive moment from Austria Vienna's attacking talents.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Austria Vienna
Away — SC Braga
No standout top scorers flagged for SC Braga
The verdict
While the outcome is finely balanced, Austria Vienna's home attacking threat and full squad availability tip the scales in their favour for a slender 1-0 win. Braga's defensive resilience will keep the contest tight, but the home side's key players are poised to make the difference.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Fischer
Yellow Card
Fran Navarro
Yellow Card
Lee Kang-Hee
Yellow Card
Boateng
Yellow Card
Hettwer
Fran Navarro
Diego Rodrigues
Boateng
Ranftl
Eggestein
João Moutinho
Yellow Card
Dragović
Victor
Silva
Match Statistics
Austria Vienna
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1S. Şahin-RadlingerG
- 14K. BoatengF
- 15A. DragovićD
- 16Lee Kang-HeeD
- 17Lee Tae-SeokM
- 19J. EggesteinF
- 20J. HettwerF
- 22F. WustingerM
- 26R. RanftlM
- 30M. FischerM
- 46J. HandlD
Substitutes
- 6Philipp MaybachM
- 7V. MarkovicM
- 10S. SaljicM
- 13L. WedlG
- 21Matteo SchablasM
- 32K. JusicG
- 37M. WelsM
- 40Daniel NnodimD
- 44V. ToiflD
- 47A. KantéF
- 74H. DeshihskuF
- 99M. KosG
SC Braga
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2Víctor GómezM
- 6Vitor CarvalhoD
- 8João MoutinhoM
- 9Fran NavarroF
- 10Pau VictorF
- 11Gabriel SilvaM
- 14G. LagerbielkeD
- 31Bernardo FontesG
- 34E. TıknazM
- 44A. BajramiD
- 50Diego RodriguesF
Substitutes
- 7Diogo TravassosD
- 12Tiago SáG
- 17J. MiloševićF
- 20M. DorgelesM
- 22Sergio BarciaD
- 37A. BarišićD
- 53Jonatás NoroD
- 77Gabri MartínezF
- 78João CarvalhoG
- 87J. TroviscoM
- 90LuisinhoM
Austria Vienna
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannes Handl | D | 83 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reinhold Ranftl | M | 65 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lee Kang-hee | D | 83 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Samuel Sahin-Radlinger | G | 83 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manfred Fischer(C) | M | 83 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Aleksandar Dragović | D | 80 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Johannes Eggestein | F | 72 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Lee Tae-seok | M | 83 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Florian Wustinger | M | 83 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julian Hettwer | F | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Kelvin Boateng | F | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Lukas Wedl | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mirko Kos | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hasan Deshishku | F | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdoulaye Kante | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valentin Toifl | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Philipp Maybach | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matteo Schablas | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kenan Jusic | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sanel Saljic | M | 38 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Nnodim | D | 18 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vasilije Markovic | M | 18 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Moritz Wels | M | 11 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SC Braga
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vítor Carvalho | D | 83 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Rodrigues | F | 55 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Gustaf Lagerbielke | D | 83 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Demir Ege Tıknaz | M | 83 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Bernardo Fontes | G | 83 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Moutinho(C) | M | 83 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Gabriel Silva | M | 83 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/6 |
| Pau Víctor | F | 83 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Adrian Bajrami | D | 83 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Victor Gómez | M | 83 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Fran Navarro | F | 55 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Adrian Leon Barišić | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joao Carvalho | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jovan Milošević | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonatás Noro | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Trovisco | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luís Pinto | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sergio Barcia | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Martínez | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiago Sá | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diogo Travassos | D | 28 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Mario Dorgeles | M | 28 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |