- SK Rapid Wien II have averaged 1.00 goals per game at home this season.
- SK Sturm Graz II have struggled on the road in the 2. Liga, averaging 0.83 goals scored and 1.83 goals conceded per game.
- Both SK Rapid Wien II and SK Sturm Graz II have seen goals flow when these two sides meet, with Rapid averaging 2.0 goals per home game and Sturm averaging 3.0 on the road.
An attacking game is expected in Vienna
SK Rapid Wien II are 13th in the 2. Liga 2025-2026, having earned 12 points from 13 games, while SK Sturm Graz II are just behind them in 14th, having earned 9 points from the same number of games. For those interested in our SK Rapid Wien II vs SK Sturm Graz II prediction, it’s important to note that both teams are struggling for consistency this season.
These two teams have met three times in the 2. Liga, with Sturm winning twice and Rapid winning once, no ties recorded. In this SK Rapid Wien II vs SK Sturm Graz II prediction, we consider that Sturm edged Rapid 1-0 at home in the 2. Liga 2024/2025 season, so a repeat performance on Saturday is highly unlikely, and we should expect an exciting game.
Rapid Wien II have been very inconsistent this season, with two wins and three defeats from their last five games, and one of those wins coming two weeks ago in a 2-1 home win over SK Austria Klagenfurt.
Sturm Graz II have had an equally inconsistent season, with one win, two draws, and two defeats from their last five league games. However, this SK Rapid Wien II vs SK Sturm Graz II preview notes that they have been tough to beat on the road in the 2. Liga, going unbeaten in their last two games, winning and drawing one, respectively.
Juergen Kerber took over SK Rapid Wien II in November 2023, and has instilled his team with a fast-paced, possession-based style, with a lot of pressing triggers, which can be played through a variety of different systems, with 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 being the most common.
Christoph Wurm has been in charge of SK Sturm Graz II since January 2025, and is known for his analytical and preparation-heavy approach to football, with his side employing a compact shape at the back, a variety of flexible midfield structures, and an emphasis on situational pressing.
Sturm Graz II’s approach to the game is analytically led, and they adapt their tactics depending on the opponent, whilst Rapid Wien II’s style is more based around energy and development. This SK Rapid Wien II vs SK Sturm Graz II prediction further highlights that this chess match between high octane, possession based football and pragmatic, analytic football will be a fascinating watch, and we expect the goals to flow.
Both Teams To Score is heavily bet at 1.5, which is a clear indication that the market expects goals at both ends of the pitch. With Rapid Wien II averaging 1.00 goal per home game, and Sturm Graz II averaging 1.83 goals conceded on the road, our SK Rapid Wien II vs SK Sturm Graz II betting tips suggest that Over 2.5 goals at 1.6 is a great bet on Saturday. Rapid Wien II have the slight advantage in the win market, at 2.25, as opposed to Sturm Graz II’s 2.88, so we’re sticking with the home side to grab the win.
Rapid Wien II’s Moulaye Haidara has scored 4 goals in 11 league appearances this season, and has scored three of Rapid’s last eight goals, making him the danger man this weekend. Sturm Graz II have Dennis Jastrzembski leading the line, with the forward scoring 2 goals in 9 2. Liga games this term.
