The highly anticipated Europa play-offs Final on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, will see TSV Hartberg take on Austria Vienna.
Both teams are set to battle it out for the coveted championship, with nerves running high as they aim for glory.
Match Preview
TSV Hartberg will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Austria Vienna, aiming to secure a win in this crucial final.
Austria Vienna, on the other hand, will be keen to replicate their recent success and clinch the title.
TSV Hartberg heads into this match after a 2-1 loss to Austria Vienna in their last Europa play-offs game.
In that match, Hartberg had 60% possession and 11 shots on goal, with 6 on target. Maximilian Entrup scored for Hartberg.
Austria Vienna had 15 attempts on goal, with 6 on target, with goals from James Holland and Dominik Fitz.
Hartberg has struggled defensively, conceding 12 goals in their last six matches, and failing to keep a clean sheet in five of those games.
- TSV Hartberg: LWDLWL
Austria Vienna comes into this final with a solid run of form, having won their last three matches.
Their recent 2-1 victory over Hartberg showcased their attacking strength and resilience. However, they have also conceded goals in their last six matches, totaling 11 goals against them.
- Austria Vienna: DLLWWW
Head-to-Head:
The recent head-to-head record between these two teams favors Austria Vienna, who have won five of their last six encounters against TSV Hartberg, with Hartberg winning just once.
Over these matches, a total of 18 goals have been scored, with Austria Vienna netting 14 and Hartberg scoring 4, averaging 3 goals per game.
Team News & Updates:
TSV Hartberg manager Markus Schopp has the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from, with no reported injuries or suspensions. This gives him the flexibility to field his strongest team for this crucial final.
Austria Vienna manager Christian Wegleitner faces some fitness concerns.
Marko Raguz (inflammation of the pubic bone), Florian Wustinger (cruciate ligament tear), and Ziad El Sheiwi (cruciate ligament tear) are all unavailable for this match, which could impact their defensive stability.
Prediction & Analysis:
TSV Hartberg may struggle to break down a determined Austria Vienna side.
With Austria Vienna’s recent winning streak and solid head-to-head record, they are likely to edge out a narrow victory.
We predict a closely contested match, ending in a 1-0 win for Austria Vienna.
- TSV Hartberg 0-1 Austria Vienna
