Sturm Graz vs. Rapid Vienna: A duel between the giants on Sunday!

Sturm Graz vs. Rapid Vienna: A duel between the giants on Sunday!

On August 10, 2025, the two rivals Sturm Graz and Rapid Wien will meet in Graz for the eagerly awaited duel as part of the Austrian Football Bundesliga. The game, which kicks off at 5 p.m. in the Merkur Arena and will be featured in the preliminary coverage on Sky Sport Austria at 4:30 p.m., promises a lot of action and emotions. And as the numbers show, the signs are not necessarily favorable for the Viennese.

Sturm Graz goes into the match fresh and full of self-confidence. Coach Jürgen Säumel's team recently impressed with a 2-0 win against LASK and an impressive 4-0 win in the ÖFB Cup against Bischofshofen. The team has also shown strong form in the last five games: In this series, Sturm won three times, drew one and only conceded one goal. The Graz team are considered favorites in the league for the match against Rapid Vienna and could take the next step towards defending their title on Sunday.

Double burden at Rapid Vienna

In contrast, Rapid Vienna is currently struggling with the double burden of ongoing league operations and participation in the Europa Conference League qualification. Last Thursday, the Viennese managed a 2-2 draw at home against Dundee United, while the second leg in Scotland is approaching, which is considered challenging. In addition, Rapid Vienna have already conceded four goals in three ECL games this season, which is a hotly watched point as they are without central defenders due to injury.

Statistically speaking, things don't look particularly rosy for Rapid against Sturm Graz. The last win in Graz dates back to June 2020, and since then the Viennese have not been able to score any points against Sturm. The team only won 2 of 17 away games last season, while Sturm had the best home record with 36 points from 16 games. Things could be critical for Rapid on Sunday if the trend continues.

Betting opportunities and viewer interest

The games between Sturm Graz and Rapid Wien are traditionally very important, not only on the pitch, but also in the league as a whole. In 237 duels, Rapid leads with 112 wins, while Sturm Graz recorded 65 successes. This rivalry always adds extra excitement and fans can look forward to another dramatic duel.

The Austrian Bundesliga itself looks back on a long history that dates back to 1911. There are currently 12 teams fighting for the top spots, and the Bundesliga has established itself as an attractive destination for sports betting. With pools of live bets and odds analyses, the chances of the different game outcomes are clearly visible to the betting community.

All of these factors together promise a very exciting game between Sturm Graz and Rapid Vienna. Fans of both camps are called upon to loudly support their teams - and perhaps also to check out one or two betting offers, as the saying goes? “There’s something going on!”