WSG Tirol
- WSG Tirol are the form team with 3 wins in their last 3 games, 3 wins in their last 5 in all competitions.
- WSG Tirol are 5th with 7 points from 5 games, one more than Hartberg in 6th.
- Philipp Semlic's men have been playing with intensity, pace and a wing-back flexibility since he took charge on 1 July 2024.
- The Wattener pressed high and followed that up with a 1-0 away win at FK Austria Wien.
- Their home record in the league is 0-1-1, so they still have to turn the Tivoli Stadion Neu into a fortress.
Hartberg
- Hartberg are also in good form with 3 wins in their last 3, 3 wins in their last 5 in all competitions.
- Markus Schopp's men have looked compact, direct and dangerous from set pieces since he was appointed on 1 July 2026.
- Hartberg's last two wins were a 3-2 home success over SV Ried and a 4-0 OFB Cup away win at SK Vorwarts Steyr.
- Hartberg are 1-0-1 away in the Bundesliga 2026-2027, scoring 2 goals in 2 games, so the Oststeirer have the ability to hurt WSG on the counter.
Head-to-Head
Head-to-Head, the Oststeirer won 2-1 at home in Bundesliga 2025/2026 and lead the last 3 meetings 2-1.
Key Players
Michael Olakigbe is the main spark for WSG Tirol, who have scored 6 goals in their last 5, with 2 of those coming from Olakigbe's boots.
Betting Insights
WSG Tirol are the slight favorites at 2.05 , but Hartberg have an excellent 3.25 and the tie is 3.6 , which seems a bit of a value.
Prediction
- Both teams to score is the way to go in this one at 1.53 and we will back WSG to just edge it in a close game.
- These teams clash in their respective styles, with the Wattener pressing high and trying to force turnovers early on, while Hartberg will sit in a block and try to catch WSG on the break or from set plays.