Sturm Graz will welcome Hartberg to Merkur-Arena in the Austrian Bundesliga on Sunday. The hosts are out to defend their title, while the visitors are looking to snatch a UEFA spot.
Sturm Graz vs Hartberg Preview
Sturm Graz have won the Austrian Bundesliga in the last two seasons and are certainly eying a third, back-to-back, this term. They are on track, after winning the regular season by one point ahead of second-placed Red Bull Salzburg. However, they would have to clinch the Championship round to become champions anew.
Die Schwoazn, unlike the visitors, are undefeated in their last seven matches in all competitions. They seem to have extended their impressive run into the Championship round, winning twice and drawing once. Sturm Graz sit atop the Championship round on 26 points, but are closely followed by LASK on 25 points.
Hartberg managed to escape the relegation battle by two points, after finishing sixth on 33 points, just above WSG Tirol (31 points). But the visitors are struggling in the Championship round, with two defeats already against Salzburg (2-1) and Austria Vienna (1-0). They boast only one draw.
TSV didn’t fare better last season either. They finished in eighth place and failed to qualify for the Championship round, taking part in the Relegation round. The visitors eventually finished second to earn qualification for the Conference League play-offs. Sturm Graz defeated Hartberg 1-0 in their last meeting.
Sturm Graz vs Hartberg Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sturm Graz have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches against Hartberg.
- Sturm Graz have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home against Hartberg.
- Sturm Graz have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches at home.
- Hartberg have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Sturm Graz have won thrice and drawn twice in their last five matches, while Hartberg have drawn thrice and lost twice. Form Guide: Sturm Graz – W-D-D-W-W, Hartberg – L-L-D-D-D.
Sturm Graz vs Hartberg Prediction
Sturm Graz are in a tight race to safeguard their top spot, with just one point clear. Any slip-up at this moment would be disastrous.
Hartberg have little hope of success in this competition, as they sit bottom on 17 points, trailing the top spot by nine points.
Sturm Graz are expected to win based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Sturm Graz 3-1 Hartberg
Sturm Graz vs Hartberg Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Sturm Graz to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Sturm Graz to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Hartberg to score – Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
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