Sturm vs Salzburg Prediction 20 March 2026
🔊 Sturm and Salzburg are gearing up for an exciting showdown, with both teams highly motivated to secure a win. Sturm sit at the top of the table, showcasing consistent performances throughout the season. Meanwhile, Salzburg are in fourth place, eager to catch up with the leaders. Both sides display a variety of attacking options, though the visitors have struggled with finishing in recent matches.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 09 November 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (with Sturm Graz as the home side):
- possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Sturm and Salzburg:
- 59 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 30, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 73 for Sturm, 104 for Salzburg;
- average goals in the first half - 1.19, in the second half - 1.81;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Sturm - Salzburg

Sturm Graz Team Overview
The last official match was played by the team on in the Bundesliga, with Austria Vienna hosting Sturm Graz. The match ended with a scoreline of 2-5.
Here are the match statistics (Sturm Graz vs Austria Vienna):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 9 vs 8.
⚫ Sturm Graz firmly hold the top spot in the league thanks to their balanced play. Over their last five matches, the team has secured three victories, suffered just one loss, and drawn once. With an average scoring rate of 1.65 goals per game, they demonstrate an ability to create and capitalize on opportunities. However, their defensive record, conceding an average of 1.22 goals per match, indicates occasional lapses at the back.
Match Results: Sturm Graz

RB Salzburg Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Bundesliga, with Red Bull Salzburg hosting Rapid. The match ended 0-1.
Here are the match statistics (Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
🔴 Red Bull Salzburg are going through a rough patch, with just one win in their last five matches, alongside two losses and two draws. Despite this, they average 1.83 goals per game this season, highlighting their attacking potential. However, recent trends show a dip in scoring for the visitors, with fewer than 1.5 goals netted in seven of their last eight games.
Match Results: RB Salzburg
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 59;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 30, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Sturm Graz vs Red Bull Salzburg
- Matches in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- Wins: 13 vs 10;
- Win percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- Losses: 8 vs 6;
- Draws: 2 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Red Bull Salzburg have avoided defeat in 7 of their last 8 away matches (Bundesliga).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (average total):
- Home team - 1.24, Away team - 1.76;
- In head-to-head matches - 3;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 38 times; at home ground - 19 times.
Average Total Statistics: Sturm Graz vs Red Bull Salzburg
- In the tournament: 2.87 vs 3;
- Goals scored: 1.65 vs 1.83;
- First half: 0.7 vs 0.96;
- Second half: 0.96 vs 0.87;
- Sturm Graz at home in the tournament - 1.09;
- Red Bull Salzburg away in the tournament - 1.82;
- Last 10 matches: 1.4 (home - 1.25) vs 1.2 (away - 1.8).
- Red Bull Salzburg have scored less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 59;
- Both teams scored all-time - 38 times;
- At home ground - 19 times.
Statistics: Sturm Graz vs Red Bull Salzburg
- Played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 12 vs 14;
- Sturm Graz BTTS at home - 6 (55%);
- Red Bull Salzburg BTTS away - 8 (73%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 4 vs 4;
- Sturm Graz BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Red Bull Salzburg BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Score Results (current season):
- The most common score in the tournament: 1-0 (17/138, 12.3%);
- Sturm Graz often finishes at home with scores of: 1-0, 1-3 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Red Bull Salzburg frequently records away scores of: 1-1 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-1 - 12.34% (odds: 7)
0-1 - 11.04% (odds: 9.5)
1-2 - 9.07% (odds: 8.5)
- Sturm Graz have won by a score of 1-0 at home in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Red Bull Salzburg have lost by a score of 0-1 in three consecutive matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, recent match statistics, and the low-scoring trend in Salzburg's games, the optimal bet would be under 2.5 goals in this encounter. This selection has come through in Sturm's last 5 home matches and in 7 of Salzburg's last 8 games.