Sturm Graz strikes early, Salzburg dominates possession

After seven rounds, Sturm Graz applies early pressure, while the twelve Bundesliga clubs display different playing styles: Salzburg and LASK dominate long periods of possession, other teams act more reactively and forgo intense pressing, thereby showing how variable the strategies in the league have become.

The comparison of pressing intensity and possession illustrates how differently the twelve Bundesliga clubs shape their games after seven rounds. The PPDA value indicates how many opponent actions per 90 minutes are put under pressure.

Sturm Graz uses pressing already in the first minutes and forces opponents into quick mistakes. This early aggressive play is a hallmark of the team.

In contrast, Salzburg and LASK control the game through extended periods of possession, allowing them to dictate the tempo. Their strategy places the focus on keeping the ball rather than immediate pressing.

Other teams show a more reactive behavior and only attack when the ball is already in their half. They employ pressing less frequently and rely more on counter‑attacks.