Sturm Graz vs. Austria: Styrian duel around the top Bundesliga!

Sturm Graz vs. Austria: Styrian duel around the top Bundesliga!

On February 7, 2025, there is a top-class duel in the Austrian Bundesliga: Sturm Graz receives Austria Vienna, which are currently as a challenger on the upswing. Captain Manfred Fischer is optimistic about the shape of the violets that start the second half of the season with nine consecutive competitive game victories. A possible victory today would even catapult Austria to the top of the table. "If someone had told me that before the season, it would have been very brave," so Fischer on the current situation, which, after a bitter European Cup out against Ilves Tampere, blossomed, as the Krone reported.

Styrer in the upswing

In addition to Fischer's anticipation, the numerous Styrians in the team also contribute to special motivation. In addition to Fischer, Goalie Mirko Kos and other teammates from the Styrian homeland are among the actors who have not forgotten their roots, which strengthens team chemistry. "We always joke a bit that Sturm doesn't have as many Styrians in the team as we do," explains Fischer. This local connection creates an additional incentive against storm, especially since the games against them have often been dramatic in the past, including the last meeting that ended 2-0 for Graz, like the Kleine Zeitung emphasized.

The duel is considered directional, especially with regard to Fischer's goal of entering the footsteps of the most superior title collector, Salzburg. "Fortunately, you work out primarily," emphasizes Fischer and remains confident that the flow of the past few months. Against a huge backdrop in the Graz stadium, Austria is hot on the eleventh competitive victory in a row and the opportunity to underpin your own dreams of winning the title.