Austria Salzburg vs First Vienna: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 13 Dec '25)

The upcoming clash in the 2. Liga will see Austria Salzburg take on First Vienna at MyPhone Austria Stadion. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 13 December 2025, at UTC.

In their last encounter, which took place on Friday, 8 August 2025, First Vienna emerged victorious with a commanding 3-0 win over Austria Salzburg as the home team. This was the sole meeting between them this season, with no draws recorded, showcasing First Vienna's dominance in their direct matchup.

As both teams prepare for this next encounter, recent performances reveal contrasting trajectories. Austria Salzburg enter the game on the back of a goalless draw against SC Austria Lustenau. Conversely, First Vienna are looking to recover from a 0-3 defeat to Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz. This variability in form could influence the outcome of the match widely.

In league standings, Austria Salzburg find themselves in the 11th position, while First Vienna holds the 8th spot. This signifies a potentially competitive fixture given their proximity within the league.

Player performance will play a crucial role in this game: Austria Salzburg's P. Lipczinski, the team’s top scorer, has been pivotal with 4 goals this season. Meanwhile, First Vienna will rely heavily on B. Rosenberger's playmaking abilities as he leads their assists chart with 4 assists.

Top player ratings highlight key performers: For Austria Salzburg, Christian Gebauer and Daniel Bares both hold a rating of 7.17, followed closely by Paul Lipczinski at 7.04. First Vienna's standout players include Bernhard Unger with a 7.33 rating, Christopher Giuliani at 7.23, and Benjamin Rosenberger scoring 7.15.

Analyzing possession and set-pieces, Austria Salzburg averages a 51.8% possession this season, with corners at 4.07 per match. First Vienna holds a slightly higher possession rate at 52.5%, and average corners of 4.53. These statistics provide insight into potential gameplay and strategic approaches.

On the issue of discipline, Austria Salzburg has accrued 29 yellow cards and conceded 3 penalty goals this season, while First Vienna has seen 35 yellow cards with an identical tally of 3 penalty goals conceded. Both teams exhibit a similar degree of discipline issues, which might influence refereeing decisions during this fixture.

Considering all statistics and form, First Vienna seems to have a slight edge over Austria Salzburg. Their recent victory against them and superior league position suggest they might clinch a win. However, the competitive nature of Austria Salzburg cannot be underestimated in this awaited showdown.