- SKN St. Polten are unbeaten in their last two home matches, drawing both.
- WSG Hertha Wels are in good form with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five matches.
- SKN St. Polten’s last two games against WSG Hertha Wels in the 2. Liga ended in a win and a 1-1 draw, with the most recent clash ending 1-1 away for Polten.
SKN have the stats to be champions in 2025-2026
Our SKN St. Polten vs WSG Hertha Wels prediction is based in part on SKN St. Polten’s record so far in the 2. Liga, which suggests they will be a serious contender to win the title this season with 50 points from 27 games to date, putting them second in the table. Sekerlioglu has developed a true identity for the club since his appointment in July 2025, that of a possession-based, well-organized and patient team, who like to overload the midfield and control the pace of the game. SKN play predominantly in a 3-5-2 shape, although they have the versatility to change that depending on the opponent.
On their home ground, SKN are unbeaten in the last two, although both of these matches have ended in a tie. St. Polten have won nine, drawn two and lost only two of their 13 home games in the 2. Liga this season. They score an average of 1.85 goals per game at home and concede just 0.77 per game, showing they are both defensively solid and good in the final third. Marco Hausjell is their main man, netting ten times in 26 appearances in the 2. Liga.
WSG Hertha Wels have found form at the perfect time
According to the latest SKN St. Polten vs WSG Hertha Wels prediction, WSG Hertha Wels have enjoyed a typical mid-table campaign this term, sitting 10th in the 2. Liga with 33 points from 27 matches. Heinle has honed a true tactical identity at the club with his compact, direct and wing-focused approach since he took over in July 2025. He will set his team up in a 3-4-2-1 or a similar shape and look to disrupt opponents with rapid transitions and wing play.
The away form for WSG Hertha Wels has not been the best, with the Wels-based outfit winning four, drawing one and losing eight of their 13 away matches in the 2. Liga to date. They score an average of 1.62 per away game and concede 1.69, suggesting they are a weak defense away from home. Albin Gashi leads the line, with 11 goals in 27 appearances this term, while Marek Svec is in fine form with three goals in his last five league matches. For those looking for SKN St. Polten vs WSG Hertha Wels betting tips, keep an eye on Gashi’s scoring ability.
The verdict
This SKN St. Polten vs WSG Hertha Wels preview examines a real test of SKN’s possession model against an opponent with a completely different game plan. Sekerlioglu’s team will try to control possession and the tempo of the match, while Heinle will want his players to hit on the break. We believe that St. Polten are the clear favourites at 1.45, and the stats back them up. However, Hertha Wels have won two and lost only one of their last three matches away, so they will not be pushovers on Thursday.
There is a good chance both teams will score in this match but it is equally likely that one side will keep a clean sheet. The odds for BTTS - No stand at 1.92 at the time of writing and that seems generous. The odds for Total Score Over 2.5 stand at 1.66, a price we like for what we expect to be a high-scoring match. The SKN St. Polten vs WSG Hertha Wels prediction points towards St. Polten winning the game, given their impressive home form and the fact they face a weak defence away from home.
