First Vienna vs Sturm Graz: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As First Vienna prepare to host Sturm-2 on April 12, 2026, with kick-off at 10:30, this AUSTRIA: 1 Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

First Vienna, currently 8th in the standings with 29 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 11 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Sturm-2, sitting 14th with 20 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between First Vienna and Sturm-2 have favored Sturm-2, with Sturm-2 claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Floridsdorfer AC, First Vienna recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Unger, Rosenberger, Gantschnig, Pistrol, Bauer, Prohart, Nagele, Stratznig, Luxbacher, Zimmermann, Edelhofer. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Sturm-2's last outing came against Bregenz, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Lorenz, Wolf, Maierhofer, Haider, Mustafic, Morgenstern, Pernot, Jastrzembski, Lazarre, Afrifa, Peinhart. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, First Vienna are expected to maintain their unknown structure, First Vienna and Sturm-2 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: First Vienna's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Sturm-2's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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