Hartberg - Austria Klagenfurt predictions

Betting odds can be illusive at times and Austria Klagenfurt are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, Hartberg should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

It’s highly unlikely that Austria Klagenfurt will manage to get some points this round. Hartberg are at a considerable advantage, so even a draw would be a success for the visitors.

The hosts will be keen to forget their previous Tipico Bundesliga game. Hartberg thought they were onto something after a tied first half but it all came for nothing after the break. Ultimately, a Blau-Weiß Linz drubbing is nothing to show off with.

The draw from the away team’s previous Tipico Bundesliga match was hard-won despite the home-field advantage. The odds were mostly against them before kick-off, and things went downhill from there as they fell behind in the first half. They managed to catch up the game’s latter half, though, and walk away with a single point.

The biggest issue the hosts have is a lacklustre backline. They’re currently on a bit of a trend of conceding a lot of goals – over 5 across their 3 previous matches, to be exact.

Maintaining their defences has been a bit of a struggle for Austria Klagenfurt lately. They ended up conceding 5 goals over the 3 most recent matches alone, leaving many fans disappointed.

These teams already met earlier in the season, and the outcome was inconclusive. Hartberg supporters are hoping the fact they’re playing on home turf will be enough to break the stalemate and win this time – and most bookmakers believe it will be.

Fortunately, both teams will have a complete lineup this Saturday, with no players out due to injury or suspension.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.83, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.