Sturm Graz line up against away team FC Blau-Weiss Linz at Merkur-Arena in this Bundesliga game on Sunday.
Our Sturm Graz v FC Blau-Weiss Linz predictions, statistics and match poll can be seen below (including the best match odds).
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Sturm Graz
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Sturm Graz, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after a 1-2 Bundesliga victory versus Red Bull Salzburg.
In that game, Sturm Graz managed 39% possession and 9 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Sturm Graz was Otar Kiteishvili (48', 70'). Red Bull Salzburg had 16 shots at goal with 5 on target. Adam Daghim (32') scored for Red Bull Salzburg.
Itโs been all too rare in recent games where Sturm Graz have shown defensive steel. In fact, Sturm Graz have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 matches, letting in 8 goals during that time.
Coming into this fixture, Sturm Graz are unbeaten in their last 8 league matches at home. A run that they'll hope to extend here.
FC Blau-Weiss Linz
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After a losing effort in their last game against Wolfsberger AC in Bundesliga action, FC Blau-Weiss Linz and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
The only scorer from FC Blau-Weiss Linz was Conor Noร (48'). Thierno Ballo (12') and Dejan Zukiฤ (76') scored for Wolfsberger AC.
The stats tell the story, and FC Blau-Weiss Linz have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 matches, seeing opposing sides hit 9 goals in all. Defensively, FC Blau-Weiss Linz have seen their frailties exposed. Nevertheless, we must now wait to see if such a trend shall be sustained in this upcoming match.
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Head to head
The last league match featuring these clubs was Bundesliga match day 19 on 23/02/2025 when it ended Sturm Graz 2-1 FC Blau-Weiss Linz.
On that day, Sturm Graz had 56% possession and 17 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target. The scorers were Otar Kiteishvili (18') and Malick Yalcouyรฉ (43').
For their opponents, FC Blau-Weiss Linz got 10 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. Alem Paลกiฤ (83') was the scorer.
The referee was Alain Sadikovski.
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Team News: Sturm Graz
Emir Karic (Muscle injury), Alexandar Borkovic (Cruciate ligament tear), Niklas Geyrhofer (Knee injury), Seedy Jatta (Ankle injury) and Fally Mayulu (Muscle injury) will not be taking part for Sturm Graz boss Jรผrgen Sรคumel.
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Team News: FC Blau-Weiss Linz
FC Blau-Weiss Linz manager Gerald Scheiblehner has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Paul Mensah (Adductor tear), Joรฃo Luiz (Achilles tendon rupture), Lucas Dantas (unknown injury) and Andreas Lukse (Shoulder injury) are not able to play.
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Prediction
In our view, Sturm Graz are likely to be able to create a decent number of chances and shots on target.
Conversely, FC Blau-Weiss Linz are also probably going to find it difficult to find the back of the net although we do think that they will probably end up scoring.
Weโre predicting a decent 3-1 margin for Sturm Graz at the end of the 90 minutes.
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โฝ๏ธ What are the top odds for this match?
Looking at the betting prices for the match in the 90 minute result market, a win for Sturm Graz can be had for 1.62, betting on a drawn result is 3.9 & putting your money on victory for FC Blau-Weiss Linz is 5.25. They are the best market prices on offer at the current time.
Victor Martins,
08:15 16/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
โฝ๏ธ Team Focus:
Sturm Graz
Formed: 1909
Stadium: Merkur-Arena (16,764)
Captain: Stefan Hierlรคnder
Chairman: Christian Jauk
Manager: Jรผrgen Sรคumel
Competitions: Bundesliga position 1
๐ Key Player: William Bรธving
Generally used in the Central Attacking Midfielder position, William Bรธving was born in Denmark. Having played his first senior match for FC Copenhagen in the 2020 - 2021 season, the accomplished Midfielder has got 8 league goals in this Bundesliga 2024 - 2025 season to date from a total of 24 appearances.