Even during the long forced break, Austrian football made some headlines, but since last Tuesday the ball has finally been rolling again and the most beautiful thing in the world can be discussed again at the regulars’ tables in the country. The biggest surprise on the first day of the play-offs was undoubtedly the sensational victory of TSV Hartberg in the criticized LASK. After the sensational success, the next Hercules task is waiting for the Schopp-Elf. On Sunday afternoon there is a duel between Hartberg and Red Bull Salzburg.
Basically, the question of the favorite in this duel does not arise, because the difference in quality between the two teams cannot be dismissed out of hand. But the march proteges from the city of Mozart will be warned and will not take the game lightly. Nevertheless, anything but a clear Salzburg victory would be a surprise.
In the game between Hartberg and Red Bull Salzburg, a tip is not really recommended because of the odds on the three-way market. Interesting bets can be found on the alternative betting markets, you can read more about this below. The remaining games of Austrian football this weekend can be found in the Soccer International betting category.
Hartberg:
Whoever had the right nose on Wednesday evening in the game between LASK and Hartberg could look forward to a huge profit. Realistically speaking, there were no signs that the big underdog could surprise in the championship round against the previously outstanding Ismael elf.
With a lot of struggle, effort, passion and a good dose of luck (four times aluminum at LASK), the Schopp protégés achieved a sensational 2-1 win in added time.
A big advantage in this championship round for the Schopp protégés is definitely the fact that the team has already reached the big goal of the season and can only surprise positively. The top six is ensured the relegation. Now you can start dreaming, because a qualification for Europe would be unique in the club’s history.
A look at the goal difference shows that the Styrians are the big underdog in this championship round. Hartberg has celebrated 38 goals so far, but has already conceded 51 goals in 23 games. Hartberg is the only one of the top six teams to have a negative goal difference.
If the LASK had shown a little more consistency in the end, there could have been a clear defeat on Wednesday. The defensive does not withstand the constant pressure and repeatedly shows the opponent opportunities to score.
As a consequence of this experience, both the tip on a goal-winning game and a clear bull victory can be considered for Sunday in the game between Hartberg and Red Bull Salzburg.
Red Bull Salzburg:
The starting situation at Red Bull Salzburg changed completely within a few days. Thanks to the LASK’s missteps, Salzburg took the lead in the break and thanks to Hartberg’s rifle support on Wednesday, all signs are now set to defend the title again.
Of course, with nine games to go and a five-point lead, one cannot speak of a decision in the battle for the crown in Austrian football, but it can certainly be a preliminary decision. Salzburg also presented themselves in very good shape in the hit game against Rapid Vienna.
Defensive work in particular has to be commended because the green-whites found almost no chance of scoring. Wöber and Ramalho acted in the central defense over the entire duration of the game. Compared to the beginning of the calendar year – when there were countless goals to conquer – the bulls are significantly improved.
This improvement is not only a subjective perception, but can also be demonstrated by the fact that the marching charges did not concede a goal in the last four competitive matches. The chances of the next “zero victory” are very good on Sunday.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1,77
