- WSG Hertha Wels have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five matches, including a 3-2 victory at SW Bregenz last time out.
- SK Sturm Graz II have won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five games, including back-to-back defeats in their previous two outings.
- Hertha Wels have won four, drawn five, and lost four of their 13 home league games this season.
Two sides, two styles
Hertha Wels and SK Sturm Graz II go into this Friday’s 2. Liga 2025-2026 fixture in contrasting form and with differing playing styles that should make for an open, end-to-end game.
Hertha Wels currently sit 11th in the 2. Liga 2025-2026 table on 30 points from 26 matches, while SK Sturm Graz II are 14th with 21 points from the same number of games.
The hosts have failed to win their last two matches on home field, and have been average overall this season, but Christian Heinle’s side have been solid and pragmatic since he took over in July 2025.
Hertha Wels do not concede many goals - averaging 1.00 scored and 1.08 conceded per home game - and set up with a compact structure that is disciplined, low-risk and capable of holding their own shape against superior sides on the break. In fact, our WSG Hertha Wels vs SK Sturm Graz II prediction highlights the importance of this strong defensive setup.
Christoph Wurm’s Sturm Graz II, by contrast, play a possession-based game at a high tempo, where the ball is moved quickly, central overloads are created and the opposition are pressed aggressively at every opportunity.
It will be interesting to see how Wurm’s young team respond to one of the most resilient sides in the division, as Wels are very different to the sides Sturm Graz II have seen in their home games so far. This WSG Hertha Wels vs SK Sturm Graz II preview will set the stage for a clash of tactically opposite sides.
Heady matchup between Hertha’s structure and Sturm Graz’s exuberance
Hertha Wels are the favorites to win this game at 2.4, although there is a feeling that Sturm Graz II could get a result and so we’ll take the Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.72, and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.57. The WSG Hertha Wels vs SK Sturm Graz II betting tips reflect the attacking potential of both sides as well as their defensive vulnerabilities.
Albin Gashi has been Wels’ most consistent threat in front of goal this term with 10 2. Liga goals in 26 matches, but Marek Svec has been in red hot form recently, scoring three of the team’s last nine goals in their recent five-game stretch.
Jonas Peinhart has taken up some of the slack for Sturm Graz II of late, netting two of their five goals in the last five matches, but Daniel Nsumbu remains their top marksman with three 2. Liga strikes in 19 appearances.
Hertha Wels won this fixture 3-0 away in the 2. Liga only five months ago and their structure and solidity should see them edge this one, according to the most recent WSG Hertha Wels vs SK Sturm Graz II prediction.
