Salzburg vs Sturm Prediction 20 September 2025
An exciting clash in the Austrian Bundesliga looms as league leaders Red Bull Salzburg face off against Sturm Graz. This encounter is expected to be a true test for both sides. Red Bull Salzburg are in fine form, consistently delivering solid performances and showcasing high-level attacking football. Meanwhile, Sturm Graz are eager to climb the standings and prove their competitiveness against one of the tournament favorites. Both clubs are known for their prolific scoring, so fans can anticipate a goal-filled spectacle.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 09 May 2025 and ended with a 4-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Sturm Graz were the home side):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Red Bull Salzburg and Sturm Graz:
- 57 matches played;
- home wins - 30, away wins - 15, draws - 12;
- goals scored - 103 to 70;
- average total in the first half - 1.21, second half - 1.82;
- average total goals per match - 3.04.
Head-to-head statistics Salzburg - Sturm

RB Salzburg Team Overview
The last official match was played by the team on in the Bundesliga, with Wolfsberg hosting Red Bull Salzburg. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Red Bull Salzburg vs Wolfsberg):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Red Bull Salzburg are in impressive form, securing three consecutive victories following a draw and a loss. The team confidently holds the second spot in the standings, boasting an average of 2.5 goals per match. Known for their aggressive attacking style, the Bulls consistently dominate opponents, even in challenging situations. In their recent clash against Sturm, they claimed a convincing 4-2 victory, which boosts their confidence ahead of another encounter with the same opponent.
Match Results: RB Salzburg

Sturm Graz Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Austrian Cup, where Retz hosted Sturm Graz. The encounter concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Sturm Graz vs Retz):
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 15 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 11 vs 0.
Sturm Graz, currently sitting in 5th place in the league standings, have shown decent form with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. Known for their balanced style of play, the team focuses on defense, allowing an average of just 0.8 goals per game while scoring an average of 1.8. Their recent performances indicate that the "Black and Whites" are in good shape, and their previous head-to-head with Red Bull ended in a 4-2 victory.
Match Results: Sturm Graz
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 57;
- First-half victories for the home team - 9; for the away team - 6; draws - 12;
- Average first-half total: 1.21;
- Today's home side averages 0.67 goals, while the visitors average 0.54.
First-Half Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg (home) vs Sturm Graz (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- Victories: 2 (66.67%) vs 3 (100%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 1 (33.33%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1.67 vs 2.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 5 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.8 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.6).
- Red Bull Salzburg have scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Bundesliga).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 57;
- Home victories - 30, Away victories - 15, Draws - 12.
Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg vs Sturm Graz
- Matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 5;
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 60%;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
- Sturm Graz have covered a +1.5 goal handicap in 16 of their last 17 matches (Bundesliga).
- Sturm Graz have covered a +1.5 goal handicap in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Sturm Graz have covered a +1.5 goal handicap in 8 of their last 9 away matches (Bundesliga).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team scores an average of - 1.81, the away team - 1.23;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.04;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 37 times; at the home team's ground - 19 times.
Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg vs Sturm Graz
- Average total in the tournament: 3.83 vs 2.6;
- Average goals scored: 2.5 vs 1.8;
- Average first-half total: 1 vs 1.2;
- Average second-half total: 1.5 vs 0.6;
- Red Bull Salzburg: Average home total in the tournament - 3.33;
- Sturm Graz: Average away total in the tournament - 2.67;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.2) vs 1.8 (away - 2.33).
- Total over 2.5 goals has hit in Red Bull Salzburg's last 9 consecutive matches (Bundesliga).
- Total over 2.5 goals has hit in Red Bull Salzburg's last 7 consecutive matches.
Corners Prediction
Red Bull Salzburg: Statistics
- Season: Average tournament total - 6; at home - 5.67;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6.2; at home - 5.
Sturm Graz: Statistics
- Season: Average tournament total - 5, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6.1; away - 6.83.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.76 (1.88 - home team and 1.88 - away team);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 3.89 (1.56 - home team and 2.33 - away team).
Red Bull Salzburg: Statistics
- Season: Average tournament total - 0.83; at home - 0.67;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.2; at home - 1.6.
Sturm Graz: Statistics
- Season: Average tournament total - 2.2, away - 2.33;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.8; away - 1.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 57;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 37 times;
- At the home team's ground - 19 times.
Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg vs Sturm Graz
- Total matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 5;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 2;
- BTTS for Red Bull Salzburg at home - 1 (33%);
- BTTS for Sturm Graz away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
- BTTS for Red Bull Salzburg at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Sturm Graz away - 1 (17%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are in solid form; the hosts have secured three consecutive victories, while the visitors have won 2 out of their last 3 matches, with a single loss to LASK (0-3). Given the high average goal count for both sides, we anticipate an action-packed encounter with plenty of chances at both ends. This is especially true considering Salzburg's trend of high-scoring games (9 in a row). A well-founded prediction here is over 2.5 goals: this is backed by the current form of both teams and their ambition to cement their positions among the league leaders.