SK Sturm Graz II
- SK Sturm Graz II come into this clash with SK Rapid Wien II on Sunday in poor form, with just 1 win and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions.
- Jungblackies have lost their last two matches, which isn't ideal preparation for a clash with a side that have won two of their first two away games in the 2. Liga 2026/2027 season.
- Christoph Wurm has set Sturm Graz II up to be compact and avoid unnecessary risks, with a lot of short transitions and quick attacks, rather than a possession-based approach.
SK Rapid Wien II
- Rapid Wien II got off to a great start to the new season with an away win over WSG Hertha Wels, but then slumped to a 2-0 home defeat to Floridsdorfer AC that will have set them back by a couple of weeks.
- Juergen Kerber has his Die Grün-Weißen pressing aggressively, moving the ball forward quickly and playing with real verticality.
Head-to-Head
- SK Rapid Wien II have averaged 1.50 goals per game on the road, while Sturm Graz II have scored an average of 2.00 goals per match at home.
- Recent head-to-heads lean Rapid's way, with a 2-1 away win three months ago.
- There has been one draw in the last two meetings.
Key Players
- The Jungblackies have managed to stay in the hunt with just six goals in their last 5 games, two of which have been scored by Bastian Maierhofer.
- Ensar Music has been a big playmaker for the Rapid II, with two assists in four 2. Liga 2026/2027 appearances, and Daris Djezic is their top-scorer in the league with 2 goals from 4 games.
Betting Insights
- This is a tricky game to call on the basis of the odds alone, with Sturm Graz II listed at 2.6, Rapid Wien II at 2.35 and the draw at 3.7.
- Both teams to score, priced up at 1.44, is still attractive, while Over 2.5 goals, at 1.49, looks a solid option for what should be an open, end-to-end clash at Solarstadion Gleisdorf.
Prediction
We'll take Rapid to nick this one 2-1 , but Sturm Graz II should score enough to at least keep this close.
