Sturm Graz vs Club Brugge KV Prediction 02 Oct 2024

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📅 02 Oct 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Merkur-Arena (Graz)

Sturm Graz has enjoyed a strong start to the Austrian Bundesliga (W5, D1, L2), and their recent 2-1 win over FC Blau-Weiß Linz has them chasing another league title. However, their focus now shifts to the UEFA Champions League (UCL), where they need to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brest in their opening match. That loss marked their eighth consecutive UCL defeat, and if they want to avoid an early exit, they must quickly end this poor run. Historically, they’ve struggled against Belgian teams (W1, L3), and their dismal record of just five wins from their last 25 European home games (D3, L17) does not offer much encouragement.

Meanwhile, Club Brugge arrives in Graz with renewed confidence after snatching a stoppage-time equalizer against Charleroi, despite being down to ten men for much of the second half. Though that result extended their winless streak to three matches (D1, L2), it may provide a morale boost. Brugge also lost their UCL opener 3-0 to Dortmund, but they have reason to believe in their away form, having earned six wins from nine European away games last season (L3). Their record against Austrian sides is also promising (W2, D1, L1), and they’ve kept clean sheets in three of their last six UCL away matches, though they’ve also conceded heavily in the other three.

Where to watch Sturm Graz vs Club Brugge KV?

📺 Link to watch Sturm Graz vs Club Brugge KV Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• William Böving (Sturm Graz): Böving is a quick starter, having scored the opener in six of his last eight scoring appearances, making him a crucial player in the early stages of the game.
• Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge): Known for his late-game impact, Vanaken has scored nine of his last 13 goals for Brugge after the 60th minute, making him a threat in the latter stages.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Sturm Graz has won only five of their last 25 European home games (D3, L17).
• Club Brugge has kept clean sheets in three of their last six UCL away games, but conceded 4+ goals in the others.
• Seven of Sturm Graz’s last eight games have seen both teams score, with all eight featuring over 2.5 goals.

💡 Sturm Graz vs Club Brugge KV Prediction

Both teams are coming into this match with something to prove, as Sturm Graz is eager to break their UCL losing streak, while Club Brugge looks to end their recent winless run. Expect an open game with plenty of chances, given Sturm Graz’s defensive vulnerabilities and Brugge’s inconsistent UCL away form. A high-scoring draw or a narrow win for either side seems likely.

Sturm Graz vs Club Brugge KV Betting Tips

• Both teams to score.
• Over 2.5 goals.
• William Böving to score anytime.