Hertha Wels
- Albin Gashi has been the main attacking outlet for Hertha Wels since joining in 2025 and will be tasked with creating and scoring goals in this crucial game. Additionally, this WSG Hertha Wels vs SKN St. Polten betting tips preview sees Gashi as a potential key player to watch.
- Hertha Wels will sit deep and try to remain compact while their players press the ball in a reactive manner.
- They are set up to be a counterattacking threat, relying on good defensive organization, quick transitions and set pieces to hurt the opponents.
- Hertha Wels’ recent form has been a mixed bag with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five competitive games.
- The most recent result was a convincing 3-0 road win over SK Sturm Graz II.
- Christian Heinle’s team are trying to integrate some young players into the squad while also establishing a more professional playing and training culture with an emphasis on structure and organization.
St. Pölten
- St. Polten’s coach Cem Sekerlioglu has installed a very forward-thinking, possession-based system with a proactive pressing strategy that is flexible enough to make changes when required. Our WSG Hertha Wels vs SKN St. Polten betting tips consider this tactical advantage as a central factor.
- Sekerlioglu’s side will try to control the tempo of the game with a high level of possession and overloading the centre of the field.
- They will push the ball wide and look to get players behind the opposition defence as much as possible, which usually works as they have the quality to execute that plan.
- St. Pölten returned to winning form with a 2-1 victory over Kapfenberger SV, ending a brief slump that had included four straight defeats in all competitions.
- Their superior form, greater squad depth and greater attacking quality should be enough to secure three points on Friday.
Head-to-Head
- The two teams have met once before in the senior level at the beginning of August 2025, when St. Pölten won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the ÖFB-Cup.
- The August cup game was a close match that went to penalties, so we know Hertha Wels can make life difficult for the favourites, especially at home. The WSG Hertha Wels vs SKN St. Polten prediction takes this strong home form into consideration.
Key Players
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Hertha Wels:
- Albin Gashi
- Michael Brugger
- Andreas Radics
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St. Pölten:
- Marco Hausjell
- Marc Stendera
- Juri Kirchmayr
Betting Insights
- St. Pölten are the strong favorites for this game at 1.76.
- Hertha Wels are listed as big underdogs at 4.34.
- The draw is priced at 3.64.
- Given St. Pölten’s attacking quality and both teams’ recent high-scoring games, we like the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.77. This WSG Hertha Wels vs SKN St. Polten betting tips selection is supported by recent offensive displays from both sides.
Prediction
- A win for St. Pölten will put them in a strong position to continue their promotion push.
- Wels need the points desperately to climb out of the relegation zone, so we expect both teams to bring the intensity from the first whistle.
- Given St. Pölten’s attacking quality and both teams’ recent high-scoring games, and with both sides at nearly full strength and plenty to play for, we like the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.77.
