First Vienna vs WSC Wels: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As First Vienna prepare to host Hertha Wels on May 2, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this AUSTRIA: 1 Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

First Vienna, currently 8th in the standings with 34 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 14 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Hertha Wels, sitting 10th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored.

Recent meetings between First Vienna and Hertha Wels have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Amstetten, First Vienna recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Unger, Rosenberger, Pistrol, Bauer, Gantschnig, Nagele, Luxbacher, Prohart, Stratznig, Zimmermann, Edelhofer. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Hertha Wels's last outing came against Bregenz, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Schrocker, Feyrer, Gobara, Brugger, Tischler, Conte, Gashi, Muller, Malinowski, Thurnwald, Svec. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, First Vienna are expected to maintain their unknown structure, First Vienna and Hertha Wels are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: First Vienna's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Hertha Wels's games average 3.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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