Based on the current form, the home team seems to be the favorite in the upcoming match against Blau-Weiß Linz. The comparison of the form of the two teams clearly tilts in favor of the home team. Both Blau-Weiß Linz and Manfred Schmid's team are looking for redemption after suffering a defeat in the previous round.
The away team usually does not thrive under the support of the home crowd, making it even more challenging for them. On the other hand, the home team has a good chance of securing a three-point result in this match. The direct clash between the two teams leaves all possibilities open, as the last encounters have seen a lot of goals and great excitement.
The defense of the home team seems to be struggling, which could be a weakness that Blau-Weiß Linz might try to exploit. However, the away team has had its own defensive problems when playing away from home, making it a vulnerable point for them.
The Hartberg is notoriously a tough ground for the visiting team, which could further complicate things for Blau-Weiß Linz. In the last few head-to-head matches, there has been one victory for the home team and one draw.
In terms of goals scored per game, both Hartberg and Blau-Weiß Linz have an average of 1.2 goals scored in this season. This indicates that both teams have a similar attacking potential and could provide an evenly matched contest.
Hartberg, coached by Manfred Schmid, will be looking to take advantage of their home ground and continue their good form. On the other hand, Blau-Weiß Linz, under the guidance of Gerald Scheiblehner, will need to overcome their away game struggles and try to secure a positive result.
