Sturm Graz vs RB Salzburg Prediction

Friday night sees Sturm Graz welcome Red Bull Salzburg to the Merkur Arena. With three games to go in the Austrian Bundesliga Championship Round, there are still many European spots to play for, and with an away win here, it could cut the gap, allowing Salzburg to make a late surge for Champions League qualification next season.

Sturm Graz topped the regular season in Austria, however, after all sides play each other twice, the league splits into two parts- top six and bottom six. Points also get halved enabling much tighter competition for the season’s end. This also allows teams to still have something to play for until the last day. Graz were dominating the division and looking to secure Champions League qualification, however, two losses in their last three games has allowed other sides to catch up to them.

Salzburg currently reside in fourth place, however, a victory on Friday will see them close the gap to make the last two games very exciting for all football fanatics. Salzburg themselves, have struggled recently in their past three games, picking up just four points, proving how unpredictable the league is.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Sturm Graz vs RB Salzburg

Here is everything you need to know in order to watch Sturm Graz vs RB Salzburg via television and live streaming platforms.

Livestream

You will be able to watch this match on Friday on the OneFootball App.

• Date: Friday 9, May
• Kick-off: 18:30 BST
• Channel: OneFootball

Key Statistics

• Sturm Graz have the most lethal attack in Austria- scoring 60 times this season

• Attack vs Defence: Although Graz have the best attack, Salzburg have only conceded 29 goals in 28 games- only bettered by Austria Vienna’s 27

• Sturm Graz forward Otar Kiteishvili has the second most in the division, with 12

• RB Salzburg have collected the most clean sheets this season, with 12

• Sturm Graz have amassed three red cards in their past two games

Sturm Graz Preview, Form and Standout Players

Sturm Graz Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2): Scherpen; Lavalee, Wuthrich, Aiwu, Johnston; Yalcouye, Stankovic, Horvat; Kiteishvili; Grgic, Camara.

Only one of their front two pairing of Grgic and should be back from suspension after both getting sent off against Austria Vienna two weeks ago.

The two sides in the reverse fixture of the championship round in mid-April, with Graz winning 2-1. They have also beaten BW Linz home and away, however have suffered recent defeats to Austria Vienna home and away also, so will be looking to extend their lead at the top on Friday night.

Since Mike Biereth departed for AS Monaco in January, Sturm Graz finally have a new top-scorer in the league in Kiteishvili. The Georgian has so far scored three times in the championship round- more than any Graz player.

RB Salzburg Preview, Form and Standout Players

Salzburg Predicted Lineup (4-2-2-2): Schlager; Terzic, Baidoo, Gadou, Trummer; Diambou, Bidstrup; Gloukh, Dorgeles; Daghim, Vertessen.

Baidoo should be back from suspension, meanwhile Moussa Yeo is still sidelined.

Salzburg have beaten Austria Vienna home and away in this round, however, could only pick up one point in both games versus WAC. In their other match in their last five, they lost at home to Sturm Graz, so will be looking for revenge here.

Nene Dorgeles has netted five times in this championship round so far so he will be looking to add to his tally after not scoring in the reverse fixture.

Head-to-head Comparison

Sturm Graz have the better of RB Salzburg in recent victories, winning three and drawing once. Salzburg won the other match 3-1.

Recent Meetings:

• RB Salzburg 1-2 Sturm Graz, 13th April 2025

• RB Salzburg 3-1 Sturm Graz, 2nd March 2025

• Sturm Graz 5-0 RB Salzburg, 6th October 2024

• RB Salzburg 2-2 Sturm Graz, 28th April 2024

• RB Salzburg 3-4 Sturm Graz, 4th April 2024

Betting Tip for Sturm Graz vs RB Salzburg

Despite the head-to-head going in Graz’s favour and them being the home side, recent disruptions to the starting lineup may integrate some inconsistency and might hinder their chances to extend the gap at the top.

Therefore, we have gone for Draw as the best tip for this match.

Final Prediction

Sturm Graz 2-2 RB Salzburg