Sturm Graz vs Red Bull Salzburg Prediction: An entertaining performance is expected in this top fixture

Austria Bundesliga League action at Merkur-Arena will pitch Sturm Graz against Red Bull Salzburg. Heading into this game, the two teams are coming off a defeat. Which side gets back to winning ways? 

Last time out, Sturm Graz played Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League and lost 0-1. Christin Talia’s 23rd-minute strike was the difference in that game, as it was enough to seal maximum points for their opponents. However, Sturm Graz's last league game was against BW Linz, and this team secured a 1-2 win on the road thanks to Otar Kiteishvili’s second-half strike from the spot. Heading into this game, Sturm Graz sit top of the league standings with 16 points, one point ahead of second-placed Rapid Wien. 

Red Bull Salzburg are coming off a UEFA Champions League defeat against Brest and will look to do better in this league game. In that game, Red Bull Salzburg lost 0-4, with Abdallah Sima scoring a brace for Brest, while Mahdi Camara and Mathias Pereira Lage also found the back of the net. However, the visiting team's last league match was against Austria Vienna, and this team secured a 2-0 win. Having played six games in the league this season, Red Bull Salzburg have 13 points accumulated, positioning them third in the standings. 

Expect a competitive game, as the two teams' prior meetings have ended with close scores. While they have both struggled this season, Red Bull Salzburg are still a bit better as a side and should have the leverage going into this game. With the two teams expected to go all out for a win, Sturm Graz at home are expected to be at their best and not end on the losing end. Bet on this game to end with goals while the match ends in a 2-2 draw.