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Sturm Graz vs Leipzig Prediction & Picks - Champions League
by Erik Gibbs | in Champions League Picks
Sturm Graz and RB Leipzig will meet for the first time in their history on Wednesday, January 29, at the Merkur Arena in a Champions League group stage fixture. Both teams have already missed out on advancing to the knockout stages, but they will be eager to finish their campaigns on a positive note. Sturm Graz enters this match following a disappointing 5-0 defeat to Atalanta in their last Champions League outing. The Austrian champions have struggled in the group stage, securing just one win so far. Currently sitting at the bottom of their group, they will aim to salvage some pride with a strong performance against Leipzig. Despite their poor form in Europe, Sturm Graz remains at the top of the Austrian Bundesliga table, though they haven't played domestic league football since mid-December due to the winter break. However, their heavy loss to Atalanta last week underscored the challenges they face against high-caliber European opponents. RB Leipzig heads into the game with better form and as favorites to secure a win. The German side earned a 2-1 victory over Sporting CP in their previous group stage match and demonstrated resilience over the weekend by coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. They remain eager to end their Champions League campaign on a high note, despite falling short of the knockout stages.
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Sturm Graz vs Leipzig Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
30
|
6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -9 |
|
32
|
3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -7 |
Sturm Graz and Leipzig Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 21, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 17, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 17, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 11, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 11, 2024 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 11, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Nov 27, 2024 - Champions League
Nov 23, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Nov 2, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Oct 30, 2024 - ÖFB Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 21, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 17, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jan 17, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 11, 2024 - Champions League
Dec 7, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Nov 30, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 25, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 18, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 15, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 12, 2025 - Bundesliga
Dec 20, 2024 - Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 25, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 12, 2025 - Bundesliga
Dec 15, 2024 - Bundesliga
Dec 10, 2024 - Champions League
Dec 4, 2024 - DFB Pokal
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 18, 2025 - Bundesliga
Jan 15, 2025 - Bundesliga
Dec 20, 2024 - Bundesliga
Dec 7, 2024 - Bundesliga
Nov 26, 2024 - Champions League
Nov 23, 2024 - Bundesliga
Sturm Graz against Leipzig Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Most goals and assists
Sturm Graz
Leipzig
M. Biereth
(13 Goals)
B. Sesko
(14 Goals)
J. Gorenc-Stankovic
(3 Assists)
,
T. Chukwuani
(3 Assists)
,
W. Boving Vick
(3 Assists)
,
M. Biereth
(3 Assists)
L. Openda
(7 Assists)
Sturm Graz - Leipzig Key Points
- Leipzig are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- Sturm Graz are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in Leipzig's last 5 games
- The Over is 1-4 in Sturm Graz's last 5 games
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Our Sturm Graz vs Leipzig Prediction
Sturm Graz will have to contend with injury concerns for the game. Defenders Alexandar Borkovic and Martin Kern are out, while forward Manprit Sarkaria is doubtful. To have any chance of success, they will need to adopt an aggressive, attack-minded approach to challenge Leipzig's defense, which has yet to keep a clean sheet in the group stage. Injury issues continue to challenge Leipzig's squad, as well. Midfielders Kevin Kampl and Xaver Schlager, as well as defenders Castello Lukeba and Benjamin Henrichs, are sidelined. Forward Andre Silva, who is rumored to be leaving the club for West Ham United, is also unavailable due to a calf injury. Nevertheless, Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško remains a key player to watch and is expected to lead Leipzig's attack. Given their superior form and depth, Leipzig will be favorites to claim victory, but Sturm Graz's attacking mindset could make for an entertaining encounter. Both teams have different motivations heading into this fixture. Sturm Graz will aim to please their home crowd and possibly secure their second win of the group stage. Leipzig, on the other hand, will look to maintain momentum and finish their European campaign on a positive note, despite missing several key players. Our prediction for Sturm Graz vs. Leipzig: Leipzig to win.
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