Fate match for Salzburg: Can you finally stop WAC?

Fate match for Salzburg: Can you finally stop WAC?

After a surprising 1-1 against the table after the SCR Altach table, FC Red Bull Salzburg is challenged against the RZ Pellets WAC on Sunday (5 p.m.). The strong red bulls, fourth in the Admiral Bundesliga, urgently need to score in order not to fall behind in the race for the master group. The WAC, which is currently taking third place, has made it clear with a last stop against FC Blau-Weiß Linz (1: 2) that the air is thin. A victory is indispensable for Salzburg to pass the Carinthians, such as Ligaportal

a duel of unpredictability

The starting point is tension: the two teams only separate one point and a rank. Salzburg has reached the most Expected Goals (39.3) this season, while the WAC has an impressive efficiency, scored 9.4 goals beyond the expectation value (a total of 44 goals at 34.6 xG). Coach Thomas Letsch makes it clear that the WAC has a "clear structure" and a brutally effective way of switching, which could make life difficult for the players of Salzburg. "If you are in third place after 21 rounds, that's no coincidence," said Letsch before the crucial game.

To defeat the wolves, Salzburg must remain vigilant over the full season. The team has stabilized defensively and has only conceded five goals in the last three games. However, the team is personally affected by several injuries, including Hendry Blank and the top scorer Karim Konate. These failures could affect the offensive power, which exerts pressure on the players and coaches again. Ö24 emphasizes that Salzburg triumphed against the WAC in the last four home games and is now hoping to continue this run in the master group secure.