SK Sturm Graz

Football Austrian Football Bundesliga Merkur-Arena Sun 20 Apr 20:30

FC Blau-Weiss Linz

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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Sturm to Outscore BW Linz

We believe that Sturm Graz will get the better of Blau-Weiss Linz and the favourites are excellent value at 1.60. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Sturm Too Good for BW Linz in Last H2H

Sturm Graz have triumphed in their last three home games. Most recently, they won away from home when beating Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 at Red Bull Arena. The Blackies ended up with just 39% possession and had three shots on target, while Otar Kiteishvili scored both of the goals.

Blau-Weiss Linz have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Wolfsberger 2-1 at Hofmann Personal Stadion. Gerald Scheiblehner's men were restricted to 45% possession and recorded two shots on goal, while Conor Noss found the net.

Sturm have beaten BW Linz in the last two encounters. There was a 2-1 home triumph at Merkur-Arena after winning 2-1 away at Hofmann Personal Stadion. The previous 4 H2H games have featured three Sturm victories and one draw.

Bundesliga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Sturm Graz logo Sturm Graz 26 17 5 4 58 30 28 58:30 33
6 BW Linz logo BW Linz 26 10 3 13 32 37 -5 32:37 16
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Sturm Graz – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Sturm have had 53.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while being awarded 3.8 corners.

Top scorers Otar Kiteishvili and William Boeving have found the net 5 times, with Malick Junior Yalcouye getting 3. Tomi Horvat is the top assists maker on 3.

Blau-Weiss Linz – Last 10 League Games

BW Linz have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 4.2 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Blue and Whites average 43.1% possession, 3.1 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Ronivaldo with 4, Alem Pasic on 3 and Anderson 2. Thomas Goiginger has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Kjell Scherpen (GK), Max Johnston, Emanuel Aiwu, Dimitri Lavalee, Arjan Malic, Tomi Horvat, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Malick Junior Yalcouye, Otar Kiteishvili, Leon Grgic, William Boeving.

Blau-Weiss Linz confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Radek Vitek (GK), Elias Bakatukanda, Manuel Maranda, Martin Moormann, Oliver Waehling, Soumaila Diabate, Alexander Briedl, Simon Pirkl, Simon Seidl, Kristijan Dobras, Alexander Schmidt.

Expert Austrian Bundesliga Analysis

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz league stats:

  • Sturm Graz have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Sturm Graz have won 12 of their last 17 games at home.
  • Sturm Graz have won 3 consecutive games at home.
  • BW Linz have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • BW Linz have lost their last 3 games.
  • BW Linz have lost their last 2 games against Sturm Graz.

Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Sturm Graz are currently priced at 1.60. We think they can secure a victory in this Austrian Bundesliga match and the hosts looks a value play.

There are some different ways to back Sturm if you’re in search of a bigger potential return. This includes the Asian Handicap where they have to win by a certain margin.

Sturm to Win Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm Sturm logo 3 - 1 BW Linz logo BW Linz

We’re taking a chance on Sturm Graz to achieve a 3-1 winning scoreline. Odds of 12.50 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

BW Linz Under 3.5 Corners 1.80 Bet365 logo

Blau-Weiss Linz have not covered the 3.5 corners line in three straight games, while Sturm Graz have conceded an average of 3.20 corners in the past 5 home games. There’s a chance to go under the BW Linz Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.80 on offer.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sturm Logo Sturm
Total
8.60 4.80 3.80
Home
7.90 4.60 3.30
Away
9.10 5.70 3.40
BW Linz Logo BW Linz
Total
7.70 3.10 4.60
Home
8.60 4.50 4.10
Away
10.10 4.10 6.00

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Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Odds

With the bookies giving them a 65% probability of winning, Sturm Graz might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their 1.55 price of winning this Bundesliga clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 5.75 about Blau-Weiss Linz.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

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Team Stats

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Full time Result

  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Our Sturm vs BW Linz team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The Austrian Bundesliga squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Lineups

Sturm Graz Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

BW Linz Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Sturm Graz Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2

1 Kjell Scherpen
2 Max Johnston 47 Emanuel Aiwu 24 Dimitri Lavalee 23 Arjan Malic
19 Tomi Horvat 4 Jon Gorenc-Stankovic 8 M. Junior Yalcouye
10 Otar Kiteishvili
38 Leon Grgic 15 William Boeving
1 Radek Vitek
4 Elias Bakatukanda 15 Manuel Maranda 16 Martin Moormann
8 Oliver Waehling 18 Soumaila Diabate 19 Alexander Briedl 60 Simon Pirkl
20 Simon Seidl 30 Kristijan Dobras 13 Alexander Schmidt

BW Linz Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Sturm Graz Substitutes

  • 14Lovro Zvonarek
  • 21Tochi Chukwuani
  • 25Stefan Hierlaender
  • 36Amady Camara
  • 37Konstantin Schopp
  • 43Jacob Hodl
  • 53Daniil Khudyakov

BW Linz Substitutes

  • 2Fabio Strauss
  • 7Conor Noss
  • 9Ronivaldo
  • 14Julian Peter Goelles
  • 24Thomas Turner
  • 26Lukas Ibertsberger
  • 28Anderson

Previous Sturm Graz Lineups

13 Apr Bundesliga
RB Salzburg 1-2 Sturm Graz
05 Apr Bundesliga
Sturm Graz 2-0 Rapid Vienna
30 Mar Bundesliga
Wolfsberger 1-1 Sturm Graz
16 Mar Bundesliga
Sturm Graz 4-2 LASK
09 Mar Bundesliga
Grazer 1-2 Sturm Graz
02 Mar Bundesliga
RB Salzburg 3-1 Sturm Graz

Previous Blau-Weiss Linz Lineups

12 Apr Bundesliga
BW Linz 1-2 Wolfsberger
06 Apr Bundesliga
RB Salzburg 2-1 BW Linz
30 Mar Bundesliga
BW Linz 0-2 Austria Vienna
16 Mar Bundesliga
BW Linz 4-1 Hartberg
09 Mar Bundesliga
Wolfsberger 1-2 BW Linz
02 Mar Bundesliga
BW Linz 2-1 WSG Tirol

Injuries & Suspensions

Sturm Graz Injury Table

Type Name Info
Alexandar Borkovic Knee

Blau-Weiss Linz Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

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Bundesliga Championship Group Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sturm Graz 26 17 5 4 58:30 33
2 RB Salzburg 26 13 8 5 41:26 28
3 Austria Vienna 26 15 5 6 39:24 27
4 Wolfsberger 26 13 5 8 52:33 26
5 Rapid Vienna 26 10 7 9 35:33 20
6 BW Linz 26 10 3 13 32:37 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sturm Graz 13 10 2 1 38:14 32
2 Austria Vienna 13 9 2 2 23:11 29
3 Rapid Vienna 13 9 1 3 24:11 28
4 RB Salzburg 13 8 3 2 27:11 27
5 Wolfsberger 13 6 3 4 26:16 21
6 BW Linz 13 7 0 6 19:15 21