Sturm Graz against Austria Vienna: A fight for the lead!

Sturm Graz against Austria Vienna: A fight for the lead!

Sturm Graz and Austria Vienna are the focus of the Austrian Bundesliga in football after the two teams just look around a week after the last duel. On Friday evening, February 6, 2025, the teams will compete in the Merkur Arena in Graz at 8:30 p.m. The Graz is not only about the disgrace of a previous cup defeat, but also about the front place in the league. Austria Vienna could take over the top with a win and secure their tenth victory in a row, like OE24 reported.

The review: Cup thriller and winning streak

In the current ÖFB-Cup duel, Austria Vienna defeated the defending champion Sturm Graz 2-0 and thus ended the impressive series of 15 victories of the team. Already in the 9th minute Ranftl put the Viennese in the lead, followed by Raguz, who scored the final goal shortly before the end. As a result, Austria Vienna moved into the semi-final and provided a concise turn in the title race, such as Kicker

coach Jürgen Saumel von Sturm Graz announced that his team had to show a clear reaction after the cup defeat. While Austria can compete in the best, Sturm has health concerns with the blocked Tochi Chukwuani and possibly also Max Johnston. New access Fally Mayulu could compensate for Mika Biereth's absence in the attack. The Grazers have already won six out of eight home games this season and want to prove themselves in the league. The duel on Friday promises an exciting head-to-head race to become the top of the Bundesliga.