Prediction Salzburg vs WSG Tirol 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Austrian Cup on 30/10/2025

Match overview and context

Salzburg welcome WSG Tirol to the Red Bull Arena on 30 October in a Round of 16 Austrian Cup clash that promises intensity and goals. Salzburg arrive off a narrow Europa League defeat to Ferencvárosi where they fought back to 2-3 after a positive first-half showing, and their domestic rhythm has been a rollercoaster — wins and draws sprinkled between stutters. WSG Tirol arrive with a similar sense of fragility but also resilience after a 2-3 loss at home to Austria Wien; their recent slate suggests a side capable of scoring but vulnerable at the back. The stage is familiar for Salzburg, who enjoy the big stadium environment at Wals-Siezenheim and boast significant attacking numbers that make them favorites on paper.

Recent form, momentum and head-to-head

Recent results underline the likelihood of an open game. Salzburg’s last five results contain multiple high-scoring affairs — a 2-3 reverse and a 2-2 stalemate among them — showing they can both score and concede when games open up. WSG Tirol’s corridor of results similarly contains a 2-3 and a 4-1, indicating a team that can find the net but struggles to keep clean sheets. The most recent meeting between the two this season ended 2-1 in Salzburg’s favor, evidencing the host’s ability to impose themselves but also highlighting that WSG Tirol will not be easily shut out.

Tactical outlook and key statistical indicators

The underlying numbers point sharply toward Salzburg’s attacking dominance. Their season totals show an extraordinary volume of shots and chances: 44 total shots with 23 on target, an average of 114.5 attacks per game and a dangerous-attacks average north of 100. By contrast WSG Tirol’s output is more modest — 19 total shots, 12 on target and a dangerous-attacks average under 30. Corners also tell the same tale, with Salzburg averaging 13.5 to Tirol’s 3.5, a sign of consistent territorial and attacking pressure. Yet these superiority metrics have not translated into spotless defensive records; both sides have been involved in fixtures that produced multiple goals, meaning this cup tie is unlikely to be cautious.

Betting suggestion

Given Salzburg’s overwhelming attacking metrics and WSG Tirol’s propensity to both score and concede in recent weeks, the most compelling market is the goal market. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring affairs lately, their last head-to-head produced three goals, and the attacking vs defensive statistical gulf suggests chances will be created at both ends. Betting on Over 2.5 goals is the recommended play for this tie. The data supports an expectation of an open, entertaining cup encounter with goals on the board.