Hartberg before a key duel: Schopp returns, can LASK fall?

Hartberg before a key duel: Schopp returns, can LASK fall?

An exciting top game is coming up in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga on April 12, 2025: TSV Hartberg will host LASK in a crucial game in the qualifying round. This meeting is special because LASK coach Markus Schopp is coming back to Hartberg for the first time after moving to LASK. The game is of great importance for both teams, after all, LASK has a five-point cushion over Hartberg and the hosts urgently need to score points in order to continue to attack the championship region, reports crown.

TSV coach Manfred Schmid is optimistic about his team, which has shown convincing performances in the last few games. Offensive player Jed Drew is also confident that the Hartbergers can beat LASK. However, the historical record speaks in favor of LASK, which has been undefeated in Hartberg since 2021 and was able to score points in the last five games there.

Personal details and fight for the points

LASK will have to do without several players for the game. Among others, Melayro Bogarde, Valon Berisha and Jerome Boateng are missing. On Hartberg's side, coach Schmid cannot rely on the suspended Tobias Kainz, which makes the situation even more difficult for the hosts. Despite these setbacks, the mood within the team is good and the Hartbergers are determined to face their opponents.

LASK won their first two games after the league split against Altach (2:0) and GAK (1:0) without conceding a goal, which strengthens their self-confidence. The demands of both coaches are high: While Markus Schopp is faced with the challenge of keeping LASK at the top of the league, Manfred Schmid and his team would like to use the opportunity to catch up with the top group, as stated in a report by Small newspaper emerges.

Looking ahead to the rest of the season

The ADMIRAL Bundesliga recently published its schedule for the remaining games of the 2024/25 season. The league will continue after an international break on the weekend of March 27th to 29th and there are interesting matches coming up. The first matchday after the break, in which LASK will play against SCR Altach, is particularly important for the teams. The championship will end with the second legs of the opening round on the weekend of May 23rd to 24th, as on laola1 is to be read.

Spectators can look forward to an exciting duel in which both Hartberg and LASK want to prove their ambitions. Kick-off is in the Hartberger Arena, a venue full of emotions and expectations.