The Facts
- A tightly contested fixture between two evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 7th in the Bundesliga (Relegation Group: ) and 8th in the Bundesliga (Relegation Group: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hartberg won 2.
- Hartberg is in solid form heading into this fixture (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Austria Lustenau has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Hartberg could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Hartberg is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Hartberg: Fridrikas L. (Knee Injury) Pazourek L. (Muscle Injury) Pfeifer M. (Muscle Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Hartberg has recorded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 31:26 (averaging 1.6:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Hartberg against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with 7:9 goals (averaging 0.8:1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | SK Rapid | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 23:7 | 16 | 21 |
| 2 | Salzburg | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18:4 | 14 | 18 |
| 3 | LASK | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19:9 | 10 | 16 |
| 4 | Sturm Graz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:9 | 1 | 14 |
| 5 | Ried | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 0 | 11 |
| 6 | Hartberg | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14:16 | -2 | 11 |
| 7 | Grazer AK | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:16 | -10 | 9 |
| 8 | A. Lustenau | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:15 | -4 | 8 |
| 9 | Tirol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10:14 | -4 | 8 |
| 10 | Austria Vienna | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:15 | -8 | 7 |
| 11 | Altach | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8:12 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Wolfsberger AC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:16 | -9 | 5 |
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