SK Sturm Graz II
- Two clubs desperate to escape the relegation battle in the ADMIRAL 2. Liga will meet at the Solarstadion Gleisdorf on Saturday with a typical relegation six-pointer expected. This makes the SK Sturm Graz II vs WSG Hertha Wels prediction an intriguing prospect for punters.
- Both SK Sturm Graz II and WSG Hertha Wels have nine points on the board from 12 matches and are languishing above the cut line with Hertha’s goal difference of -9 only marginally worse than Sturm Graz’s -10.
- Christoph Wurm’s charges have not exactly been in good form, but our SK Sturm Graz II vs WSG Hertha Wels betting tips highlight a slightly more positive feel about the club after a run of two wins, two ties and one defeat from the last five.
- The coach has done a good job of integrating youngsters from the academy into the team while keeping the squad adaptable enough to change from a 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1 formation when necessary.
WSG Hertha Wels
- Hertha Wels have taken just one point from their last three matches, with a sequence of defeats and ties prior to that.
- Albin Gashi is the creative hub of the team, bringing some 2. Liga experience to the role as a summer signing, but there is a lack of penetration from the wide areas where youngsters Josip Eskinja and Manuel Thurnwald are adapting after their summer moves.
- Eskinja and Thurnwald add a goal threat from set-pieces and corners while Gashi provides a focal point and can deliver a pinpoint pass to fire up an attack.
- Their problems have come in the attack, where a lack of clinical finishing has seen them fail to capitalize on good defensive displays. According to this SK Sturm Graz II vs WSG Hertha Wels betting tips, that issue remains a key factor to watch.
- A goalless draw away to First Vienna is their only recent positive result and the goal drought has been a constant theme.
Head-to-Head
- The two teams have met six competitive times since 2018 and Hertha have a slight advantage with three wins to Sturm II’s two plus one draw in Regionalliga and 2. Liga play.
- The last two meetings went strongly in opposite directions with Sturm Graz running out 3-0 victors at home in June 2022, while Hertha won 3-0 away in November 2018.
Key Players
- The Blackies’ recent success has been built on the energy of Wisler Lazarre, who was on the mark at Austria Salzburg, and Jakob Ploner, who came off the bench to grab the winner in that match.
- They both add some pizzazz to the attack, but Richmond Osazeman remains a dependable outlet on the right.
- Albin Gashi is the creative hub for Hertha and can deliver a pinpoint pass to fire up an attack.
- Josip Eskinja and Manuel Thurnwald add a goal threat from set-pieces and corners.
Betting Insights
- Sturm Graz II are slight favorites at 2.38, with WSG Hertha Wels at 2.71 and the draw at 3.46. Based on the latest SK Sturm Graz II vs WSG Hertha Wels betting tips, these odds might offer some value, particularly with both sides struggling for consistency.
- Backing Both Teams To Score at 1.57 looks sensible given recent low-scoring trends.
Prediction
- With both teams so close to the relegation cut line, this will probably be a game where not losing is more important to each coach than winning.
- Sturm II have the extra freshness and energy of youth to exploit if Wurm plays the right line-up and the cold and damp conditions will suit the direct approach.
- A draw would suit both clubs, but Sturm Graz II have just enough of the edge to win on the day so we’re edging towards a home win - probably by the minimum margin.
