Sturm Graz vs FC Blau-Weiss Linz Live Stream, Predictions (Apr 20)

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Sturm Graz

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Sturm Graz, who won their previous game, will hope for a similar result following a 1-2 Bundesliga success over Red Bull Salzburg.

In that game, Sturm Graz managed 39% possession and 9 shots at goal with 3 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Sturm Graz was Otar Kiteishvili (48', 70'). On the other side, Red Bull Salzburg got 16 shots on goal with 5 on target. Adam Daghim (32') scored for Red Bull Salzburg.

It’s 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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Since a loss in their previous game against Wolfsberger AC in Bundesliga competition, FC Blau-Weiss Linz and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here.

The only scorer from FC Blau-Weiss Linz was Conor Noß (48'). Thierno Ballo (12') and Dejan Zukić (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.

🤜🤛 Head to head

The last league meeting between the two was Bundesliga match day 19 on 23/02/2025 when it finished Sturm Graz 2-1 FC Blau-Weiss Linz.

In that game, Sturm Graz managed 56% possession and 17 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Goals were scored by Otar Kiteishvili (18') and Malick Yalcouyé (43').

FC Blau-Weiss Linz got 10 shots at goal with 3 on target. Alem Pašić (83') scored.

The match was refereed by Alain Sadikovski.

📋 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) won’t be available for Sturm Graz gaffer Jürgen Säumel.

ℹ️ Team News: FC Blau-Weiss Linz

FC Blau-Weiss Linz manager Gerald Scheiblehner has to contend with a number of unavailable players. Lucas Dantas (unknown injury), Andreas Lukse (Shoulder injury), Thomas Goiginger (Hamstring injury), Paul Mensah (Adductor tear) and João Luiz (Achilles tendon rupture) won’t be making appearances.

💡 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.

We’re predicting a decent 3-1 margin for Sturm Graz at the end of the 90 minutes.

📚 ⚽️ 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 1.6, betting on a drawn result is 3.9 & putting your money on victory for FC Blau-Weiss Linz is 5.5. They are the best market prices on offer at the current time.

Victor Martins, 00:06 19/04/2025