Hartberg vs LASK Linz Prediction: Both teams are expected to find the back of the net

The Austria Bundesliga clash between Hartberg and LASK Linz is scheduled to occur at PROfertil ARENA. Both teams are currently in a subpar form and will be eager to secure a victory in this upcoming match. Detailed match previews, including betting opportunities, can be found below.

Hartberg aims to recover from a 3-1 Bundesliga defeat against Austria Vienna in their previous game. In that encounter, Hartberg had 51% possession, took 11 shots on goal, and had 6 on target. Maximilian Entrup (5') was the lone goal-scorer for Hartberg. Austria Wien, their opponents, had 15 attempts at goal, with Muharem Husković (13'), Dominik Fitz (51'), and Romeo Vučić (55') finding the net. Hartberg has been consistent in scoring, hitting the target in each of their last 6 matches, totaling 10 goals, while conceding 9. Notably, Hartberg has remained unbeaten against LASK Linz in their last 9 league matches and has had no victories in their previous 2 league encounters with LASK Linz. Furthermore, they are undefeated in their last 6 home league matches.

In their recent Bundesliga fixture, LASK Linz played to a 2-2 draw against Austria Klagenfurt. LASK Linz dominated possession with 77% and registered 17 attempts on goal, 6 of which were on target. Robert Žulj (30', 92') scored both goals for LASK Linz, while Sinan Karweina (36') and Christopher Cvetko (82') found the net for Austria Klagenfurt, who had 9 shots on goal with 3 on target. Over the last 6 matches involving LASK Linz, three or more goals were scored in 5 of them, resulting in an average of 3.33 goals per game, with LASK Linz averaging 1.33 goals. Looking at their away form against Hartberg, LASK Linz has not secured a win in the last 4 league matches, and they have remained unbeaten in the last 2 league encounters when playing away against Hartberg. Moreover, LASK Linz has not suffered a defeat in their previous 2 away league matches.

Reviewing their recent head-to-head clashes dating back to 2021 reveals that Hartberg has won 2 of them, while LASK Linz has not secured a victory, resulting in 4 draws. The total number of goals scored in these encounters is 16, with Hartberg contributing 10 goals and LASK Linz scoring 6. This averages out to 2.67 goals per game.

Despite the struggles of both teams, there are high expectations considering their performance throughout this stage of the season. Although the attacking capabilities of the two teams seem reasonable, their defenses have been conceding goals. In my opinion, both teams are likely to score in this match, resulting in a draw by the end.