Sturm Graz before the championship crown: who else can stop them?

Sturm Graz before the championship crown: who else can stop them?

The final decisions in the Austrian Bundesliga are on the agenda on May 24, 2025. Defending champion Sturm Graz has established a strong starting position and one of the most exciting title races in recent years is about to begin.

With 39 points, Sturm Graz has the best chance of winning the championship again. A draw in a direct duel against WAC, which currently has 36 points, would be enough to defend the title. This key game takes place at 5 p.m. Vienna Austria, also with 36 points, has to win at home against Blau-Weiß Linz and hope for a WAC win in Graz in order to become champions again after 2013. In the run-up to this crucial round of the Bundesliga, the places at the top of the table have not yet been finally determined.

Scenarios for the championship

Various scenarios make the situation particularly exciting. Sturm Graz is in the most comfortable position. However, if the team from Graz loses against the WAC, there is no longer any scenario for them that could still save the title. Vienna Austria has proven its strength during the season, as it is currently in second place after an away win and also won the direct duel against WAC. According to kicker.at, if there is a tie, the direct comparison is crucial, which increases the pressure on the teams.

The master scenarios are clearly defined:

• Sturm Graz wird Meister mit einem Remis gegen WAC; die Ergebnisse aus dem Spiel Austria gegen Blau-Weiß Linz sind irrelevant.
• Wenn Sturm verliert, ist der Titel verloren.
• Austria benötigt einen Sieg gegen Blau-Weiß Linz und gleichzeitig einen WAC-Sieg in Graz, um Meister zu werden.
• WAC muss Sturm in Graz besiegen und darf sich gleichzeitig keine Niederlage der Austria erlauben.

Historical context

The Bundesliga has a long history in which various teams have fought for the championship. FC Red Bull Salzburg has dominated events in recent years and became champions for the tenth time in a row in the 2022/23 season. Nevertheless, Sturm Graz and Austria also have their successes, with Sturm Graz, which last became champions in 2011, and Austria, which won the last title in 2013. In the almost 50 years of the Bundesliga since its founding in 1974, Salzburg has won a total of 17 titles, followed by Austria with 14 and Rapid with 7 titles. The statistics impressively show the rivalry and competition in Austrian football.

Overall, fans are excited to see how the title race will develop on the final day of the match. Coach Dietmar Kühbauer from WAC commented on the situation as a “passenger”, which underlines the nervousness and uncertainty that characterize the last match day.

It remains to be seen whether Sturm Graz can defend its title or whether Wiener Austria or WAC will cause another surprise. Football fever is everywhere and the outcome of these last games could be crucial for the next few years in the Austrian Bundesliga. Further details about the games and statistics can be found at laola1.