Sturm Graz vs Brann: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sturm prepare to host SK Brann on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Xhaja, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sturm, currently 26th in the standings with 7 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 7 points from 4 home 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

SK Brann, sitting 24th with 9 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 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 SK Brann have favored Sturm, with Sturm claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against SK Brann, Sturm recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Khudyakov, Karic, Oermann, Aiwu, Malic, Stankovic, Weinhandl, Horvat, Kiteishvili, Malone, Kayombo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

SK Brann's last outing came against Sturm, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Dyngeland, Soltvedt, Kwame Boakye, Knudsen, De Roeve, Myhre, Sorensen, Pedersen, Haaland, Holm, Mathisen. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Sturm are expected to maintain their 4-1-2-1-2 structure, while SK Brann are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. 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. SK Brann's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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