Altach vs Sturm Graz Prediction and Betting Tips

Altach and Sturm Graz square off in an Austrian Bundesliga matchday 15 on Saturday at Cashpoint-Arena.

The hosts are coming off a 2-0 defeat at Wolfsberger last weekend. Emmanuel Agyeman broke the deadlock in the 77th minute before turning provider for Erik Kojzek seven minutes later.

Graz, meanwhile, claimed a 1-0 home win over Girona in the UEFA Champions League. Mika Bireth opened the scoring just before the hour-mark as his side held on to claim maximum points.

The Blacks now shift their focus to the domestic scene, where their last game saw them thrash Austria Klagenfurt 7-0 at home. The victory left them at the summit of the standings, having garnered 32 points from 14 games, while Altach are bottom of the 12-team table with nine points.

Altach vs Sturm Graz Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Sturm have 27 wins from 43 head-to-head games with Altach, losing seven.
Their most recent clash in August saw Graz claim a 2-1 home win.
Graz are unbeaten in seven head-to-head games, winning six.
Altach are winless in 11 league games, losing eight.
Four of Graz' last five competitive games have had more goals scored in the second half than the first.
Five of Graz' last six games to produce a winner have been decided by one-goal margins.

Altach vs Sturm Graz Prediction

Two sides occupying oppositie ends of the table will battle for three points and are very much in contrasting form. Altach have had an abysmal campaign and will ply their trade in the Eerste Liga next season unless they markedly improve their output.

Sturm, for their part, are flying high and are fresh off a surprise victory over Girona in the UEFA Champions League. It was their maiden win in the tournament, making it three wins in a row across competitions for Jurge Samuel's side. They hold a five-point advantage at the summit and are well-positioned to defend their league title.

Expect Sturm to claim a multi-goal victory with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Altach 1-3 Sturm

Altach vs Sturm Graz Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Sturm to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half

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