Sturm Graz vs Rakow prediction, free betting tips & odds

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Date: 30th November 2023

Kick-Off: 17:45 UK, 18:45 CET

Venue: Merkur Arena

A battle at the bottom of the Europa League group D will take place this weekend with Merkur Arena hosting the match between Sturm Graz and Rakow.

Sturm Graz vs Rakow – Best Free Predictions and Betting Tips

Sturm Graz managed a 2-0 success over Austria Lustenau to register back-to-back league victories coming into this game. Meanwhile, Rakow were able to get a 1-1 draw with Cracovia but the result almost felt like a win after grabbing a late equaliser.

Match Result Prediction: Sturm Graz to win

Sturm Graz can be a very strong opponent when playing at home. Sporting CP are the only team to have beaten Sturm Graz on home soil in the Europa League in the last year. Rakow are yet to get a victory in the group stages after having only picked up one point from the four group matches. Even in the last few matches, Rakow have been unable to assert their dominance in the domestic games. Rakow have witnessed Sturm Graz getting back-to-back victories.

Total Goals Prediction: Total goals under 2.5

There have been less than 2.5 goals in three of the last five games for Rakow, who have not been among the goals. In the last three matches, Rakow have been able to get a goal from open play only on two occasions. Meanwhile, Sturm Graz have picked up back-to-back victories that make them a big challenge.

BTTS Prediction: Goals from both teams – no

There have been no goals for the opponents in back-to-back fixtures for Sturm Graz. Rakow have been fighting hard to get anything out of the recent matches and they will find it even more difficult to get anything out of the upcoming away game.

Sturm Graz vs Rakow: UEFA Europa League Match Preview

Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz still have an outside chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Europa League. The club are three points behind Sporting CP coming into the game. Sturm Graz have only managed one victory in the four league outings. However, they have recent form that puts them in a great ship coming into the game. Coach Christian Ilzer will come into the fixture with Gregory Wüthrich, Seedy Jatta, Otar Kiteishvili, and William Böving out because of injuries.

Rakow

Rakow are set to finish bottom of the group barring a surprise turnaround of results in the last two games. After having not picked up a victory in any of the group games, Rakow are unlikely to come up good in the final two games. Coach Dawid Szwarga will be missing Kamil Pestka, Lukasz Zwolinski, John Yeboah, Stratos Svarnas, Adrian Gryszkiewicz, Ivi López, and Giannis Papanikolaou are injured.

FAQs on Sturm Graz vs Rakow game

Where is the match scheduled?

The match will take place at the Merkur Arena.

When does this match start?

The match will begin at 17:45 GMT on November 30, 2023.

Which team is the favourite to win?

Sturm Graz are the favourite to win the match.