Sturm Graz and Salzburg face each other on Friday 03.20.2026, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a Austria Bundesliga 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sturm Graz's home ground, the Merkur Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sport-Club Puntigamer Sturm Graz and Fußballclub Red Bull Salzburg, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sturm Graz vs Salzburg
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Salzburg Win
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Sturm Graz preview
Sturm Graz heads into the match with the following record in the Austria Bundesliga: in 23 matches, Sport-Club Puntigamer Sturm Graz secured 13 victories, 2 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.78 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Blacks's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Sturm Graz has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 57 goals, of which 38 were scored in the Austria Bundesliga, resulting in an average of 1.65 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Otar Kiteishvili, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tomi Horvat has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Sturm Graz has conceded 28 goals in the Austria Bundesliga (an average of 1.22 per game) and 49 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.29 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Salzburg preview
Salzburg comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Austria Bundesliga. They have secured 10 victories, 7 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.61 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses.
Fußballclub Red Bull Salzburg's attack has been highly effective, scoring 74 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the Austria Bundesliga, with an average of 1.83 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.8.
The Red Bulls's offensive system is led by Petar Ratkov, the team's top scorer this season. The serbian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Frans Krätzig. The defender has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.17 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 51 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.24 per match.
Head to head: Sturm Graz vs Salzburg
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sturm Graz
Austria - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
1.78 |
| Home | W W W W L |
1.45 |
| Away | W D L L W |
2.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 45% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.36 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.09 | 2.17 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.27 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 55% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 36% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 82% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.65 | 1.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.36 | 1.33 |
Salzburg
Austria - Bundesliga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W D |
1.61 |
| Home | L D L W L |
1.5 |
| Away | L W D W D |
1.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 42% | 45% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.08 | 2.91 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.82 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1.09 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 50% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 25% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 33% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 50% | 64% |
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xG
|
1.86 | 2.02 | 1.68 |
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xGA
|
1.33 | 1.29 | 1.37 |
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