Austrian Bundesliga Champions Sturm Graz are enjoying a brilliant start to the season, and they will host Salzburg in what is an exciting top-three clash. The Red Bulls had to dig deep for a draw last time against Sturm Graz as they came back from two goals down to secure a point.
Sunday’s game at the Merkur Arena is very crucial in this weekend’s battle at the top. The Red Bulls are three points behind the hosts, but they have played two games less.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Austrian Football Bundesliga season 2024-25, Matchday 9 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Merkur Arena, Graz, Austria |
| 🗓️ Date: | 6 October 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 15:00 GMT on Sunday |
The Blackies are tagged as underdogs on the Sturm vs Salzburg odds, with a home victory set at 2.90 (19/10). The online betting sites for football value a draw at 3.75 (11/4), while Salzburg has the lesser odds for a win at 2.20 (6/5).
Both teams have won one game each in the last five meetings, but the most recent fixture ended in a 2-2 draw earlier this year. Red Bull Salzburg has the better record in this fixture, winning over 50% of the games against Sturm Graz.
Sturm Graz suffered their second defeat in the UEFA Champions League and they have a difficult task making it to the next round. Christian Ilzer’s team leads the table in the Austrian Bundesliga, picking up fifteen points from eight league games. Sturm Graz hasn’t won at home since August, and their only win in the last five games was a 2-1 victory against BW Linz.
Alexandar Borkovic has returned to training and he brings stability to the hosts in defense. Gorenc Stankovic is out of the season, while Gregory Wuthrich continues his recovery on the sidelines.
Red Bull Salzburg aren’t on a good run of form either and they have mustered just two wins from their last five matches. Pepijn Lijnders’s team have lost their first two games in the UCL with heavy defeats against Sparta Praha and Brest, which were among the weakest opponents for them. Salzburg has won four matches in the league, and they have one of the best win rates in the Bundesliga. With two extra games to be played, the visitors can go to the top.
Aleksa Terzic, Daouda Guindo, and Jonas Fernando are not available for the trip to Graz and the visitors are not so strong in the fullback position.
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These are the two best teams in Austria, and the last two games between Salzburg and Sturm Graz were high-scoring encounters. The hosts have scored 14 goals in just eight league matches, netting twice in each of their last two Bundesliga games. Like Sturm Graz, Salzburg has struggled in Europe but they are a favorite on the Austrian Bundesliga 24/25 predictions.
Pepijn Lijnders’s side has a better record than Sturm Graz, scoring 13 league goals in their first six matches. The scorelines in the last two meetings this year were 2-2 and a 4-3 win for Salzburg. Both sides aren’t great defensively, and we could see at least two goals from each team — a high-value bet on Sturm vs Salzburg predictions.
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At this stage of the season, there isn’t much to separate both teams in terms of performances and we could be heading for a tie at the Merkur Arena on Sunday. The last five games have been quite competitive, with only two wins for any team in that period, and both victories were by a goal margin. The Red Bulls have lost once on the road this season, but the Blackies are resilient at home, and a draw is a good bet on the Sturm vs Salzburg betting tips.
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Oscar Gloukh has been a huge driving force for the new-look Salzburg team, and he is among the top scorers in the Austrian Bundesliga. The Israeli attacker has five goals in five league appearances this season, and he was on the scoresheet twice against Austria Wien. Apart from his goal tally, Oscar Gloukh has recorded two assists in the league this season. He assisted a goal the last time he faced Salzburg, and he is in good form to back him for this tie. The best Austrian bookies in 2024 are offering 1.73 (8/11) on a goal contribution for the attacker, and this is a good offer on Sturm vs Salzburg betting predictions.
This is the biggest fixture in Austrian football currently, and our Sturm vs Salzburg betting picks are available ahead of the showdown. You can make extra cash from this match by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
