Sturm Graz vs BW Linz: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sturm prepare to host Blau-Weis Linz on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this AUSTRIA: Bundesliga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Sturm, currently 4th in the standings with 31 points from 19 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 10 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Blau-Weis Linz, sitting 12th with 14 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 9 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Sturm and Blau-Weis Linz have favored Sturm, with Blau-Weis Linz claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-3). In head-to-head clashes of late, Sturm have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Tirol, Sturm recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bignetti, Koller, Mitchell, Vallci, Karic, Stankovic, Fosso, Gazibegovic, Kiteishvili, Malone, Kayombo. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Blau-Weis Linz's last outing came against Wolfsberger AC, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Mantl, Moormann, Maranda, Riegler, Bumberger, Conde, Briedl, Reiter, Seidl, Weissman, Goiginger. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Sturm are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sturm and Blau-Weis Linz 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 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Blau-Weis Linz's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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