Tuesday marks the highly anticipated Europa play-offs final between TSV Hartberg and Austria Vienna. Let’s see which team will come out on top in what promises to be an exciting match.
TSV Hartberg
TSV Hartberg aims to bounce back after their recent 2-1 loss to Austria Vienna in the play-offs. In that match, Hartberg had 60% possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 6 on target. Maximilian Entrup scored the only goal for Hartberg (84′). Austria Vienna, on the other hand, had 15 attempts on goal with 6 on target, with James Holland (51′) and Dominik Fitz (58′) finding the net.
Hartberg has struggled defensively in recent games, conceding in 5 of their last 6 matches and allowing a total of 12 goals. They will need to tighten up their defense to stand a chance in this final.
Austria Vienna
Austria Vienna’s recent form also shows defensive vulnerabilities, as they have conceded in each of their last 6 matches, with a total of 11 goals against them.
Head to Head
Looking at their last six head-to-head encounters since February 19, 2022, Austria Vienna has dominated with 5 wins compared to Hartberg’s single victory. No matches have ended in a draw. Across these games, 18 goals have been scored, with Hartberg contributing 4 and Austria Vienna netting 14, averaging 3 goals per game.
Prediction
We believe TSV Hartberg may struggle to break through Austria Vienna’s defense, who are likely to secure a crucial goal to win the match. We anticipate a closely contested game, ending with a narrow 1-0 victory for Austria Vienna.
Our expert partners are predicting over 1.5 goals for this match.