Gurten vs Wolfsberger AC II - Regionalliga - Mitte

Gurten prepare to host Wolfsberger AC II at the home ground on April 3, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Regionalliga - Mitte season. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Regionalliga - Mitte contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Gurten's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Ipswich would be open to permanent offers for the winger, who has three years to run on his contract.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Gurten and Wolfsberger AC II have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Manchester United will continue to assess their options this summer as they look to strengthen Michael Carrick's side with an additional midfielder still a possibility at this stage.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. Whatever the outcome, the Regionalliga - Mitte fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.