AustriaMatches analysed: 652023–2026Jakob Semler: referee stats
Jakob Semler (Austria) has shown 3.79 cards per game in 65 analysed matches — −18% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −18%Upcoming matches with Jakob Semler
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3 Oct 15:00 | France U21 – Luxembourg U21UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 3.54.2 | 45%58% | 27%41% | 66% | 23% | 14% | — |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2958 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Jakob Semler by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 31 | 3.81 | 4.61 | −13% | 32% | 7% |
| 2. Liga | 28 | 3.93 | 5.09 | −18% | 18% | 11% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 3 | 3.00 | 4.45 | −8% | 67% | 0% |
| UEFA Youth League | 2 | 2.50 | 4.96 | −9% | 50% | 0% |
| UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification | 1 | 4.00 | 2.65 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Jakob Semler
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | FC BW Linz – WSPG Wels2. Liga | 4:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 9 Sept | Stuttgart U19 – Viking U19UEFA Youth League | 5:0 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Wed 2 Sept | Red Bull Salzburg – Rapid ViennaBundesliga | 5:1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Austria Lustenau – Wolfsberger ACBundesliga | 2:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Rapid Vienna – SCR AltachBundesliga | 1:0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Wed 22 Jul | Bohemians – BallkaniUEFA Europa Conference League | 2:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 9 May | Ried – Wolfsberger ACBundesliga | 0:1 | 4 | 34 | 1 |
| Sat 25 Apr | WSG Wattens – RiedBundesliga | 1:0 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Lask Linz – Austria ViennaBundesliga | 4:1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 20 Mar | Floridsdorfer AC – Austria Lustenau2. Liga | 0:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Ried – WSG WattensBundesliga | 2:1 | 3 | 28 | 2 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Austria Vienna (Am) – WSPG Wels2. Liga | 1:0 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sun 1 Mar | FC BW Linz – WSG WattensBundesliga | 2:3 | 5 | 32 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | SCR Altach – Austria ViennaBundesliga | 2:1 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Feb | Wolfsberger AC – Red Bull SalzburgCup | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Jakob Semler give per game?
On average 3.79 cards per game in 65 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.79).
Is Jakob Semler a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Jakob Semler officiates, the card count is −18% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Jakob Semler go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 54%. Both teams were booked in 77%.
Does Jakob Semler give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by Jakob Semler.
Which match will Jakob Semler referee next?
France U21 – Luxembourg U21 (UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification) on 03.10.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.