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LASK host defending champions Sturm Graz at the Raiffeisen Arena in the Austrian Bundesliga on Sunday. The hosts are seventh in the league with 13 points, nine fewer than defending champions Sturm, who are in pole position.
LASK are unbeaten in four league outings, winning three. They won 2-1 at WSG Tirol last time around. Valon Berisha scored in the first half before Maximilian Entrup's 87th-minute strike completed their comeback.
They saw their unbeaten streak across competitions end after six games on Thursday with a 2-0 loss at Olimpija in the UEFA Conference League, conceding twice for the second match in the competition.
Sturm, meanwhile, extended their winning streak in the league to three games last week with a 5-2 home triumph over Grazer before losing 2-0 at home to Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.
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LASK vs Sturm Graz Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 160 times across competitions, with Sturm leading 64-57.
- They were evenly matched in three league meetings last season, with a win for each team.
- LASK have one win in five meetings against Sturm, with that triumph coming at home last season.
- Sturm have won two of their four away league games this season, winning two. They have scored twice in their last three away outings.
- Sturm have the best goalscoring record in the league, scoring 24 goals in 10 games, eight more than LASK.
LASK vs Sturm Graz Prediction
LASK have won their last two home games, scoring four goals apiece. They are unbeaten in four home games in the fixture, winning two, scoring eight goals.
Sturm, meanwhile, are on a three-game winning streak in the league, scoring five times in their last two outings. They have won three of their last five meetings against LASK without conceding.
Considering the form of both teams and recent history, expect a high-scoring draw.
Prediction: LASK 2-2 Sturm
LASK vs Sturm Graz Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Valon Berisha to score or assist any time - Yes
