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

As Sturm prepare to host Rapid on May 17, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this AUSTRIA: Bundesliga, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sturm, currently 2nd in the standings with 34 points from 31 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 20 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Rapid, sitting 5th with 27 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Sturm and Rapid have favored Rapid, with Rapid claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Over the past few seasons, Rapid have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Hartberg, Sturm recorded a 4-2 victory while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Khudyakov, Karic, Vallci, Mitchell, Gazibegovic, Stankovic, Fosso, Kayombo, Kiteishvili, Hodl, Jatta. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Rapid's last outing came against Austria V, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Hedl, Raux, Cvetkovic, Scholler, Horn, Grgic, Amane, Bolla, Nosa Dahl, Antiste, Weimann. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Sturm are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sturm and Rapid 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: Sturm's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Rapid's games average 2.5 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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