Brest vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Picks - Champions League
by Tyler Doty | in Champions League Picks
Brest fans have been waiting with bated breath! After having beaten the odds in the last Ligue 1 season, the Brest-based club has qualified for this new edition of the Champions League. They will be taking part in this brand-new format on Matchday 1, when they host Sturm Graz. The match will be played at Guingamp's Stade de Roudourou on Thursday at 3:00 pm EST. Eric Roy's team are struggling to get off to a good start in Ligue 1. However, they hope to take advantage of the arrival of Europe to get back on track.
Sturm Graz, however, arrive with big ambitions. Winners of the Austrian Bundesliga last season, they're off to a flying start. The Austrian club have already taken command of their domestic league after the first 5 rounds. Christian Ilzer's men will be keen to follow this up in Europe's premier club competition. They arrive in France with the firm intention of getting a result.
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Brest vs Sturm Graz Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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15
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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15
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brest and Sturm Graz Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 14, 2024 - Ligue 1
Aug 31, 2024 - Ligue 1
Aug 25, 2024 - Ligue 1
Aug 17, 2024 - Ligue 1
Aug 10, 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 3, 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 5, 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 31, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Aug 28, 2024 - ÖFB Cup
Aug 24, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Aug 17, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Aug 11, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Brest - Sturm Graz: Form Analysis
It's been a complicated start to the season for Stade Brestois. After a fine 2nd place last season, they now seem to be struggling a little more. Éric Roy's team have won just once in 4 Ligue 1 matches. That came against AS Saint-Étienne (4-0). Otherwise, the Brest-based club lost to OM (1-5), RC Lens (2-0) and PSG (3-1). However, there's nothing to worry about at the moment, as they've only lost to the big boys in the league.
For their part, Sturm Graz have not played a single official match since the end of August. Last weekend, their Austrian Bundesliga match was postponed due to severe weather. Prior to this, the Austrian club had got off to a perfect start in the league. They had won 4 of their 5 matches and were now top of the table. Christian Ilzer's men also qualified for the OFB Cup Round of 8, beating Ried (1-3).
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Brest v Sturm Graz Lineups: Last Starting 11
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2
Missing players
B. Locko
MidfielderP. Lees Melou
Brest & Sturm Graz Squad Analysis
As in recent games, Stade Brestois will be without Bradley Locko and Pierre Lees-Melou. Romain Faivre, who was absent last weekend against PSG, remains a doubt. However, the Brestois club will be hoping to make a splash in their first-ever C1 match. And Romain Del Castillo will be one to watch. He scored in the last 2 Ligue 1 matches. Ludovic Ajorque, recruited last summer, managed to unlock his scoring potential before the international break. He will now be looking to shine on the European stage.
As for Sturm Graz, only Alexandar Borkovic will be unavailable. The Brest defense will have to keep a close eye on Mika Biereth. The 21-year-old striker has already scored 3 goals in the Austrian Bundesliga. He even managed to score for the Danish U-21s during the international break. Otar Kiteishvili, who played for Georgia at the last Euro, could also be in the spotlight. He scored 1 goal and 1 assist for his country on the last matchday.
Brest - Sturm Graz Key Points
- Stade Brestois has scored in 3 of its first 4 Ligue 1 matches.
- The “2 teams score” bet has passed on 2 of Stade Brestois' first 4 Ligue 1 games.
- Stade Brestois has always scored in its first 2 games of the season.
- Sturm Graz have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches.
- The “2 teams score” bet has passed in Sturm Graz's last 3 games.
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Our Brest vs Sturm Graz Prediction
Brest makes its Champions League debut. Sturm Graz is the perfect opponent for the Brestois club. They will certainly be doing everything in their power to get off to a flying start in Europe's premier club competition. However, Sturm Graz must also be thinking along the same lines. Reigning Austrian Bundesliga champions, Christian Ilzer's team will be travelling with high ambitions. We can expect to see a lot of goals between the two teams, who will be looking for 3 points.
Our prediction for Stade Brestois vs Sturm Graz: Both Teams to Score: Yes!
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