LASK vs Sturm Graz: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

LASK vs Sturm Graz Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: 1 August 2025 | Raiffeisen Arena, Linz | Austrian Bundesliga – Round 1 | 18:30 UTC

The 2025‑26 Bundesliga season kicks off under the floodlights at Raiffeisen Arena where LASK Linz host reigning champions Sturm Graz. It’s a compelling opener as Sturm defend their title, while underdogs LASK look to spring an upset in front of their home fans.

Key Betting Tip: Coming soon

LASK vs Sturm Graz Predicted Lineups

(Subject to confirmation - 60 mins before kick-off)

LASK (likely 4‑2‑3‑1): Pantovic; Wimmer, Lang, Berneder, Dorner; Žulj, Baribo; Konaté, Biereth, Astrit; Sjögren

Sturm Graz (likely 4‑3‑3): Siebenhandl; Horvat, Martschinko, Gollner, Gregoritsch; Beslic, Ott, Jäger; Ritzmaier, Tadic, Biereth

LASK vs Sturm Graz Current League Standings

Sturm Graz head into the new season as defending Austrian Bundesliga champions, having topped the league with 63 points last season, three clear of Austria Vienna.

LASK Linz finished 5th with 54 points, inconsistent despite flashes of quality and capable of troubling opponents at home.

LASK vs Sturm Graz Head-to-Head Timeline

Sturm Graz have claimed four victories in the last five meetings, with only one draw. Notably, goals have flowed freely between them - average just under 3 per game across their past six clashes.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• 16 Mar 2025: Sturm Graz 4‑2 LASK Linz
• 27 Oct 2024: LASK 1‑2 Sturm Graz
• 12 May 2024: LASK 2‑2 Sturm Graz
• 7 Apr 2024: Sturm Graz 1‑0 LASK
• 5 Nov 2023: LASK 3‑1 Sturm Graz

Recent LASK and Sturm Graz Matches Analysis

LASK Last 5 Matches:

• 0‑4 win vs Wiener SC (friendly)
• 0‑2 loss vs Union Berlin
• 0‑1 loss vs Brøndby IF (friendly)
• 0‑0 draw @ Rapid Wien
• 3‑1 home win vs Rapid Wien

Sturm Graz Last 5 Matches:

• 4‑0 win @ Bischofshofen
• 2‑1 win vs Hamburger SV
• 1‑1 draw vs Wolfsberger AC
• 1‑3 loss @ Rapid Wien
• 4‑2 win vs Salzburg

LASK look patchy in friendlies and pre-season, while Sturm Graz enter the new Bundesliga campaign in solid form, mixing dominant wins with tidy opposition displays.

LASK vs Sturm Graz Predictions and Stats

H2H record: Out of around 50 meetings, Sturm Graz edge it—24 wins vs LASK’s 17, with 10 draws.

Goals trends: Most meetings surpass 2.5 goals, showing both sides can be open.

xG and expected form: Sturm Graz average ~1.69 goals per game last season, LASK 1.25. Sturm also conceded fewer overall.

Likely scorelines:

1‑1 draw (30% chance) or

1‑2 to Sturm Graz (25%) – model leans to away outcome.

Best LASK vs Sturm Graz Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Coming Soon

LASK vs Sturm Graz Match Facts

Referee: Likely Manuel Schüttengruber, averaging 4 yellow cards per match in recent seasons.

Broadcast: Austria’s ORF will show live; international viewers can watch via authorized streaming partners.

Stadium: Raiffeisen Arena has capacity ~19,000. Close seating and acoustics often generate an electric atmosphere—especially on opening nights.