SK Sturm Graz
Football Austrian Bundesliga Merkur-Arena Sun 10 Aug 23:00
SK Rapid Vienna
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna

Sturm Graz host Rapid Vienna in this Austrian Bundesliga match at Merkur-Arena, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Sunday 10 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Going Over the Total Goals Makes Sense

We are sweet on the prospect of the net bulging when Sturm Graz clash with Rapid Vienna. On this basis, we will side with the Over 2.5 pick when it comes to Total Goals, feeling confident with the 1.70 that is on offer.

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Rapid Beat Sturm in Pair’s Previous Clash

Sturm Graz won their last game 2-0. This was a road win against LASK at Raiffeisen Arena. The Blackies had 47% possession and seven shots on target, with Leon Grgic and Otar Kiteishvili scoring one goal each.

Rapid Vienna won their previous Bundesliga game which was at home. It was a 1-0 triumph at Allianz Stadion against Blau-Weiss Linz. Peter Stoeger's side were 51% in the possession stakes and had five shots on goal, with Petter Nosakhare Dahl scoring the winner eight minutes after kick-off.

On Thursday night, Rapid played out a 2-2 Europa Conference League qualifying home draw against Dundee United.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Rapid and Sturm saw the former win at home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Allianz Stadion. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in four Sturm victories, three draws and three Rapid wins.

Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Rapid Vienna logo Rapid Vienna 6 5 1 0 10 3 7 10:3 16
5 Sturm Graz logo Sturm Graz 5 3 0 2 9 4 5 9:4 9
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Sturm Graz – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Sturm have had 46.4% possession and 4.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.4 corners.

Top goalscorers Otar Kiteishvili and William Boeving have found the net 4 times, with Leon Grgic scoring 3. Tomi Horvat is the top assists maker with 3.

Rapid Vienna – Last 10 League Games

Rapid have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Green and White average 54.1% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 9.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Guido Burgstaller has scored 4, followed by Matthias Seidl, Ercan Kara and Bendeguz Bolla with 2 goals apiece. Matthias Seidl and Isak Jansson are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Oliver Christensen (GK), Max Johnston, Emanuel Aiwu, Dimitri Lavalee, Emir Karic, Tomi Horvat, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Tochi Chukwuani, Otar Kiteishvili, Leon Grgic, William Boeving.

Rapid Vienna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Niklas Hedl (GK), Bendeguz Bolla, Jean Marcelin, Serge Raux Yao, Jannes-Kilian Horn, Mamadou Sangare, Romeo Amane, Andrija Radulovic, Matthias Seidl, Petter Nosakhare Dahl, Janis Antiste.

Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

The two Bundesliga teams can yield at least three goals between them. On this basis, we’re playing Over 2.5 Goals at 1.70 which will give us a nice potential return if this outcome happens.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Bundesliga stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 16 Sturm games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Sturm games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Rapid games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Rapid games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Rapid games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm Sturm logo 2 - 1 Rapid logo Rapid

A 2-1 win in favor of Sturm Graz can be backed at odds of 8.00. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

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Corners Prediction

Sturm Under 4.5 Corners

In their past five matches, Sturm Graz have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last five Rapid Vienna games have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. The Sturm Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and 1.91 is available to back.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sturm Logo Sturm
Total
9.40 4.00 5.40
Home
8.30 4.30 4.00
Away
9.20 4.60 4.60
Rapid Logo Rapid
Total
10.20 6.30 3.90
Home
10.70 7.20 3.50
Away
10.30 5.80 4.50
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Total Corners
Sturm Corners
Rapid Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5
Full-Time Result Sturm Graz
Team Corners Sturm Graz Under 4.5

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Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Sturm to Triumph

Sturm Graz are available at 2.04 to come away with a triumph in this Bundesliga clash, meaning a 49% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Rapid Vienna are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 3.15.

There’s the chance to back Sturm at 1.75 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Rapid but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS Yes is on offer at 1.60 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Sturm Not Beaten in Last Ten H2H Clashes at Merkur-Arena

Sturm have six victories, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Rapid have finished with eight losses, one victory and one draw in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.50.

Sturm enjoyed a 2-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Rapid at Merkur-Arena. There have been four draws in the past 10 H2H meetings at Merkur-Arena along with six Sturm wins.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sturm Graz logo Sturm Graz Home Stats 6-3-1 3.50 2.50 1.00 5 5 6 4
Rapid Vienna logo Rapid Vienna Away Stats 1-1-8 3.70 1.20 2.50 9 1 9 1
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Sturm Graz logo Sturm Graz League Stats
Rapid Vienna logo Rapid Vienna League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Sturm vs Rapid, check the team news first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Bundesliga lineups and the latest injury reports.

Sturm Graz Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

Rapid Vienna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sturm Graz Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

1 Oliver Christensen
2 Max Johnston 47 Emanuel Aiwu 24 Dimitri Lavalee 17 Emir Karic
19 Tomi Horvat 4 Jon Gorenc-Stankovic 21 Tochi Chukwuani
10 Otar Kiteishvili
38 Leon Grgic 15 William Boeving
1 Niklas Hedl
77 Bendeguz Bolla 24 Jean Marcelin 6 Serge Raux Yao 38 Jannes-Kilian Horn
17 Mamadou Sangare 29 Romeo Amane
49 Andrija Radulovic 18 Matthias Seidl 10 P. Nosakhare Dahl
90 Janis Antiste

Rapid Vienna Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sturm Graz Substitutes

  • 8Filip Rozga
  • 20Seedy Jatta
  • 22Julius Beck
  • 23Arjan Malic
  • 25Stefan Hierlaender
  • 26Belmin Beganovic
  • 27Gabriel Haider
  • 40Matteo Bignetti
  • 43Jacob Hodl

Rapid Vienna Substitutes

  • 8Lukas Grgic
  • 9Ercan Kara
  • 20K. Ange Ahoussou
  • 21Louis Schaub
  • 23Jonas Auer
  • 25Paul Gartler
  • 41Dominik Weixelbraun
  • 61Furkan Demir
  • 71Claudy M'Buyi

Previous Sturm Graz Lineups

02 Aug Bundesliga
LASK 0-2 Sturm Graz
24 May Bundesliga
Sturm Graz 1-1 Wolfsberger
18 May Bundesliga
Rapid Vienna 3-1 Sturm Graz
10 May Bundesliga
Sturm Graz 4-2 RB Salzburg
04 May Bundesliga
BW Linz 0-1 Sturm Graz
27 Apr Bundesliga
Sturm Graz 0-1 Austria Vienna

Previous Rapid Vienna Lineups

08 Aug Europa Conference League
Rapid Vienna 2-2 Dundee United
03 Aug Bundesliga
Rapid Vienna 1-0 BW Linz
01 Aug Europa Conference League
Rapid Vienna 4-2 Decic Tuzi
25 Jul Europa Conference League
Decic Tuzi 0-2 Rapid Vienna
01 Jun Bundesliga
Rapid Vienna 3-0 LASK
29 May Bundesliga
LASK 3-1 Rapid Vienna

Injuries & Suspensions

Sturm Graz Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Rapid Vienna Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
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Bundesliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Rapid Vienna 6 5 1 0 10:3 16
2 RB Salzburg 6 3 2 1 15:8 11
3 SCR Altach 6 3 2 1 5:2 11
4 Wolfsberger 6 3 1 2 10:6 10
5 Sturm Graz 5 3 0 2 9:4 9
6 Hartberg 6 3 0 3 9:8 9
7 WSG Tirol 5 2 2 1 10:9 8
8 Ried 6 2 1 3 8:9 7
9 Austria Vienna 6 2 1 3 6:9 7
10 BW Linz 6 1 1 4 5:9 4
11 LASK 6 1 0 5 4:13 3
12 Grazer 6 0 3 3 4:15 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 RB Salzburg 3 2 1 0 10:2 7
2 WSG Tirol 3 2 1 0 8:4 7
3 Rapid Vienna 3 2 1 0 5:1 7
4 SCR Altach 3 2 1 0 3:1 7
5 Wolfsberger 4 2 0 2 7:5 6
6 BW Linz 3 1 0 2 3:3 3
7 LASK 3 1 0 2 3:6 3
8 Austria Vienna 3 1 0 2 2:5 3
9 Grazer 3 0 2 1 3:6 2
10 Ried 3 0 1 2 3:7 1
11 Sturm Graz 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
12 Hartberg 2 0 0 2 1:3 0