The Facts
- One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 3rd in the Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Championship Group: ) and 4th in the Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Championship Group: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Salzburg won 0.
- Salzburg is currently on a high with consecutive positive results (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- Sturm has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Sturm could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this matchup, Salzburg is considered the favorite to take the win.
- Confirmed absences for Salzburg: Diabate S. (Injury) Moser J. (Muscle Injury) Omoregie J. (Achilles Tendon Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Sturm: Jatta S. (Inactive) Soglo E. (Muscle Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Salzburg: Diakite G. (Inactive).
- Our forecast points to a victory for Salzburg in today's match, at odds of 1.63.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Salzburg has recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 26:33 (averaging 1.3:1.7 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Salzburg against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with 15:16 goals (averaging 1.4:1.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | SK Rapid | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21:7 | 14 | 18 |
| 2 | Salzburg | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18:4 | 14 | 17 |
| 3 | LASK | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 19:7 | 12 | 16 |
| 4 | Sturm Graz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8:9 | -1 | 11 |
| 5 | Ried | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:12 | -1 | 8 |
| 6 | Hartberg | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | -3 | 8 |
| 7 | Tirol | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 8 |
| 8 | A. Lustenau | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 8 |
| 9 | Grazer AK | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:16 | -10 | 8 |
| 10 | Austria Vienna | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:13 | -6 | 7 |
| 11 | Wolfsberger AC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:13 | -6 | 5 |
| 12 | Altach | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5:12 | -7 | 3 |
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