Sturm Graz loses against Rapid: an own goal costs the win!

Sturm Graz loses against Rapid: an own goal costs the win!

On November 3, 2025, SK Sturm Graz played against SK Rapid Wien in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga. The game ended in a 1-2 defeat for Graz, who ended their impressive series of six unbeaten away games and had collected 18 points during this time. Coach Jürgen Säumel was critical after the game, especially regarding the easy goals his team conceded. He emphasized that Sturm Graz had good energy on the pitch and definitely saw chances for a second goal.

SK Rapid Wien went into the game motivated and led 2-0 at halftime. The goals were scored by Bolla in the 21st minute and Burgstaller in the 41st minute. After the break, Rapid Sturm Graz increasingly pushed into their own half. But in the 66th minute, Matthias Seidl reduced the score to 1:2 for Graz. Another Rapid goal, scored by Radulovic in stoppage time, was disallowed due to offside.

Gameplay and reactions

Oliver Christensen, Rapid's goalkeeper, expressed frustration after the game with the goals conceded, although he praised his team's effectiveness. “We were effective, but we didn’t play well,” Christensen said. Rapid showed more pressure at the beginning of the second half and needed the Graz defense, while Sturm Graz was unable to convince on offense.

In the previous duels this season between Rapid and Sturm Graz, the score is now 1-0 for Rapid, 1-1 and 0-2 for Sturm Graz. Rapid has won a total of 81 of 191 matches in Bundesliga history against Sturm Graz. The championship decision is postponed until the last matchday, while Sturm Graz takes on a chasing role in the league after two defeats in a row, three points behind the top of the table.

Laola1 reported that Sturm Graz also has an upcoming game against Nottingham Forest, a Premier League club, in the UEFA Europa League. The team must therefore quickly return to its strengths in order to successfully master the challenges ahead.

After Sturm Graz recently won 4-2 against FC Red Bull Salzburg, expectations were high. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how Jürgen Säumel's team will present itself in the coming games in order not to completely give up the fight for the championship. Rapid Vienna, with a solid 5th place and 24 points, is on an upward trend and will continue to try to survive in the championship group.

Looking ahead to the upcoming challenge in the Europa League, the performance against Nottingham Forest will be crucial for Sturm Graz to regain momentum and overcome the current setbacks.

For more information about this exciting duel, the details can be found on Kicker be read.