Hertha Wels 2-0 Sturm Graz II: Result, 8 May 2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	BW Linz	8	6	1	1	+16	19
2	First Vienna	8	6	1	1	+9	19
3	Austria Vienna (Am)	8	5	0	3	+3	15
4	Wacker Innsbruck	8	4	2	2	+3	14
5	Floridsdorfer AC	8	4	1	3	+2	13
6	A. Salzburg	8	4	1	3	+3	13
7	Amstetten	8	3	4	1	+3	13
8	Liefering	8	4	1	3	+1	13
9	Admira	8	4	0	4	0	12
10	Bregenz	8	3	1	4	-2	10

Final Result

HerthaWels

2 : 0

[2-0]

SturmGraz II

15'P. Gobara
27'S. MalinowskiM. Thurnwald
45'A. Gashi
68'L. Tischler

29'T. Gurmann
41'J. Petritsch
58'B. Pernot

50%Possession50%

5Shots on Target3

3Corners7

Yellow Cards

Match details

Substitutions

70'L. Afrifa↔J. PetritschSturm Graz II
70'M. Grgic↔K. BendraSturm Graz II
71'S. Ceri↔M. SvecHertha Wels
76'D. Jastrzembski↔W. LazarreSturm Graz II
76'R. Osayantin↔J. PeinhartSturm Graz II
82'J. Gratzei↔T. ScharmerSturm Graz II
84'F. Lechner↔M. BruggerHertha Wels
84'A. Bosnjak↔S. MalinowskiHertha Wels
90+2'S. Feyrer↔P. GobaraHertha Wels
90+2'A. Radics↔A. GashiHertha Wels

Go to line-ups

Our Prediction

Predictive models suggest a high probability of Over 2.5 Goals (62%). The match is evenly poised with a slight 38% advantage for the Home Win, while the Away Win (35%) remains a strong tactical outcome given Sturm's offensive quality.

Match Facts

Competition: 1-Liga
Date: Fri 8 May
Kick-off: 17:00
Stadium: HUBER Arena, Wels
Capacity: 3,000
Table Position: Hertha Wels 14 · Sturm Graz II 13

Match Preview

The 1-Liga fixture between Hertha Wels and Sturm Graz II represents a significant clash of contrasting tactical philosophies. Hertha Wels has utilized a physical, direct 4-4-2 system that focuses on territorial dominance and set-piece efficiency. Sturm Graz II, as the development side for the Austrian giants, employs a fluid, high-pressing 4-3-3 that emphasizes metabolic intensity and rapid transitional play. Performance modeling indicates a high Expected Goals (xG) environment, as both sides have historically struggled to maintain defensive structural integrity during transitions. This analysis identifies Sturm Graz II's technical superiority as a key factor, but Hertha Wels' physicality and aerial dominance (avg 54% success rate) will test the young Sturm defenders. Tactical analysts expect a high-volume shooting match (avg 26.5 total shots) with frequent goal-scoring opportunities appearing in the wide channels.

Expect an expansive and attacking encounter. Both sides possess the tactical tools to score multiple goals, suggesting a match that is highly unlikely to end in a goalless stalemate.

Sturm Graz II has scored in 90% of their away matches this season.Hertha Wels has a goal frequency of 1.4 per match in the second half.Matches involving these sides feature over 2.5 goals in 65% of instances.Hertha Wels creates an average of 2.4 big chances per home game.

Hertha Wels' strength is their set-piece mastery, scoring 30% of their goals from corners and free-kicks. Sturm Graz II's attacking potency is driven by high-speed transitions, averaging 1.9 goals per match, but they concede an average of 1.7 goals due to their high defensive line.

High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Sturm's high-pressing 4-3-3. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Hertha Wels' susceptibility to pacey counter-attacks. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Sturm's introduction of fresh academy wingers at 60' to maintain pressing intensity.

Form and Head to Head

Hertha Wels

WLLLD

Sturm Graz II

LDDWL

Head-to-head history is relatively narrow, with both sides having won two of their last five meetings. These encounters average 3.2 goals per match, reflecting the offensive intent of both clubs.

Key Stats

Expected Goals (xG): 1.75 vs 1.68Goals per Match: 3.1Shots per Game: 13.2

Cards and Corners

StatHertha WelsSturm Graz II

Yellow Cards

2

Red Cards

0

Corners

6

5

Discipline metrics point to moderate card counts (avg 4.0 yellows). Corner frequency is expected to be high (avg 10.5 total) as both sides emphasize attacking the flanks.

Verdict

The tactical outlook favors a goal-rich encounter. Sturm Graz II's technical speed will test Hertha Wels, but the home side's set-piece efficiency and physicality make a result highly probable. A high-scoring draw or narrow home victory is the likely verdict.