Sturm Graz fights for the title: pack or give up?

Sturm Graz fights for the title: pack or give up?

Graz, Österreich - The final fight for the championship title in the Austrian Bundesliga could not be more exciting. On May 23, 2025, Sturm Graz faces the opportunity to defend his title, but at least needs a draw against the WAC. This duel is duel in front of a full backdrop in the Merkur Arena. Coach Jürgen Saumel confidently comments on his team's chances, although they last had to take a defeat against Rapid Vienna (1: 3).

The WAC, which is currently three points behind Sturm Graz, only has the chance of the title with one win and also has to hope for a mistake by Vienna Austria, who compete against Blau-Weiß Linz in her last game. Coach Dietmar Kühbauer emphasizes the good form of his team throughout the season. The Austria remains in the title race due to a recent victory in Wolfsberg, but plays against an opponent who is no longer fighting for anything.

The starting point of the title contenders

Sturm Graz has scored most goal shots (612) and most goals (65) in the current season. With two championship titles in similar situations in the past - 2011 and last year - the club brings a positive history at this crucial moment. Malick Yalcoué leads the league in duels, while Leon Grgic is considered a promising talent. In addition, a new training and youth center in Puntigam has been announced, and there are extensive modernizations of the Merkur Arena worth 90 million euros.

The Wiener Austria has won 18 out of 31 games this season and is fighting for a place in the European Cup. Dominik Fitz, who previously contributed eleven goals and twelve assists, will play a key role in this decisive game. The WAC season was also remarkable, since the club could have become the first village club champions so far, a remarkable performance for the smallest city club with 25,000 inhabitants. The WAC played three times against Sturm Graz this season, with a strong 3-0 victory in the first encounter and two other games that ended.

The prestige comparison between Salzburg and Rapid

The duel between Red Bull Salzburg and Rapid Vienna has less influence on the title fight in this last round and serves mainly for the prestige. Rapid Vienna is already placed in fifth place, while Salzburg could theoretically climb second place. The last game between these two clubs is eagerly awaited, even if it is of little importance for the table.

The Bundesliga also moves into the stadiums in the 2024/25 season, and the official ticket shops of the clubs are the main points for ticket sales. The official ticket secondary market is used for sold-out games, which introduces various fair play rules for the resale of tickets. This was originally introduced in March 2014 and is part of the efforts to regulate and make the ticket sales.

The last decisions are imminent and the tension is noticeable in the entire league. The fans of Sturm Graz, WAC and Wiener Austria will surely experience the tension in this last round.

Kleine Zeitung reports that Sturm Graz needs a draw for the title defense, while The press deals with the history and services of the clubs and addresses the concise Situation at WAC. The ticket information for the Bundesliga can be called up on bundesliga.com