Analyses:
Kapfenberger SV return to Franz Fekete Stadium on September 28 for Matchday 8 of the Austrian 2. Liga to host the ninth-placed First Vienna as both aim to return to winning ways. The hosts head into their fourth home game of the season with the hopes of recording a third consecutive win. While the visitors recorded mixed results, they achieved a crucial goalless draw in their last away game.
Special Features:
After 2 consecutive losses in the first 2 rounds of the season, the Falken gained momentum and recorded 5 straight wins, including a 0-2 triumph in the ÖFB Cup. However, this good run was cut short by the 3-0 loss to Amstetten in the last round. Despite the results, Kapfenberger’s performance was commendable given their dominance in the final third. Vladimir Petrović will need to strengthen his defensive line and make sure the attacking trio is clinical in front of goals if he wants to increase their chances to beat a well-balanced team like First Vienna.
Though they have one of the best defensive lines in the league, Vienna have not won a match in their last 6 games in all competitions. Their only 2 victories came in the first 2 rounds of the season. However, they are a team with great potential capable of turning the tables at any moment. With an away record of 1W, 1D, 1L, playing on foreign soil should not be a problem for First Vienna. They have scored in all 3 away games and recorded a +1 goal differential. With the hosts recording just one clean sheet in the league, the visitors are likely to upset them.
Suggestion:
The stats suggest a well-balanced duel despite the visitors’ difficulty to get back to winning ways. However, given the recent head-to-head record, Kapfenberger’s victory is priced at @3.23, and backing Vienna to win pays @2.07. Though those are enticing offers, this could go either way, so we see value in the Over/Under market. Two of their last 3 encounters ended with at least 3 goals, with the third one ended with 22 goals scored and a missed penalty.
Despite their recent failure to capitalize on the chances created, their clashes have always been explosive. We expect a feast of goals at Franz Fekete Stadium, and our suggestion to those who want to open an account made for winners is to bet on Over 2.75 goals, currently offered at @1.9.