**Hartberg rolls in hot, but Maribor's draw-heavy resilience could spoil the party.** A friendly clash with totally different vibes — one team clicking in attack, the other grinding out results. 🎯

Hartberg's last month has been a goal-fest: three wins including a 5-0 demolition, plus a 3-3 barnburner. Maribor, meanwhile, is the definition of "steady": just one win in five but four draws, mixing a clean sheet over NK Brežice with stalemates against Gorica and Charlton Athletic.

Key storylines:

- **Hartberg's attacking tempo** will test Maribor's compact back line early — **O. Lukić** and **M. Hoffmann** leading the charge
- **Maribor's midfield balance** anchored by **I. Tshipamba** and **A. Reghba** has kept them ticking even without wins
- Missing **F. Wilfinger** and **L. Fridrikas** means Hartberg's depth is stretched; depth will decide close moments

Expected lineups:

- **TSV Hartberg**: Á. Pécsi, P. Komposch, K. Schopp, H. A. Coulibaly, M. Dalpiaz, A. Radulović, T. Kainz, Y. Diarra, O. Lukić, M. Hoffmann, A. Gattermayer
- **NK Maribor**: A. Jug, Č. Bumbić, B. M'bondo, M. Španring, A. Reghba, I. Tshipamba, N. Viher, T. Cipot, Ž. Repas, B. Feta, D. Vizinger

Prediction:

**Hartberg 2–1 Maribor.** Hartberg's current form gives them the slight edge; Maribor keeps it respectable but falls just short. ⚽