The gap between leaders SV Guntamatic Ried and the latter Hartberg is only four points. The Rieder will receive the WSG Tirol next Saturday. A win would increase the lead over Tyrol to six points. That would give the Innviertel a little breathing room in the relegation battle. However, after the very mixed performance last weekend against Hartberg, a clear increase in performance is required.
“We got four points from the last two games, so we can be happy with that. But everything has gotten even closer, but the starting position before the two games against Tirol is still good,” says SVR coach Robert Ibertsberger and adds added: “We need to gain control of the game, create chances and convert them with determination. Then we can use that to create a positive result.”
“We have to find better solutions with the ball and embrace the football that’s being played in the lower play-offs. We need more conviction and aggressiveness,” said striker Seifedin Chabbi, who made his comeback against Hartberg after breaking an elbow. Director Stefan Nutz is missing from Rieder, he is blocked after his red card against Hartberg.
Statistically, the Tyroleans are among the favorite opponents of Rieder. The two teams have met twelve times in total. Of these encounters, Rieder won ten, one game ended in a draw, and the Tyroleans won once.
Source: Nachrichten
