- SK Sturm Graz II are winless in their last 5 games, losing 4.
- SK Rapid Wien II have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
- SK Rapid Wien II have never won away at SK Sturm Graz II, but their away form is improving.
Sturm Graz II are in the doldrums
SK Sturm Graz II have lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures and dropped to 14th place in the 2. Liga, with just 21 points accrued from their 27 games so far in 2025-26.
Christoph Wurm’s men have struggled to be consistent all season and the decision to put so many young players into the team has often led to their downfall. Our SK Sturm Graz II vs SK Rapid Wien II prediction is that Wurm took charge of the side in January 2025 and his focus has been on developing academy players and showing them off to scouts and first-team coaches.
His preferred system is a 4-4-2, but his side play a lot of direct soccer with lots of vertical transitions and energy as opposed to keeping the ball and trying to create space through patient play. Wurm’s ideas are beginning to show the growing pains with Sturm Graz II now losing their 3rd straight game after a 0-2 defeat at home to SV Austria Salzburg was followed up by a 2-0 loss away to SPG HOGO Wels.
SK Rapid Wien II currently sit 12th in the 2. Liga, having taken 29 points from 27 games. That’s only slightly better than their hosts, but a win on Thursday would put them one step closer to achieving the aim of every club in the division - promotion. For more analysis, see this SK Sturm Graz II vs SK Rapid Wien II preview.
Kerber’s men can keep things solid
Juergen Kerber’s side are in marginally better form than Sturm Graz II after a 1-0 home win over First Vienna FC last time out, erasing the memory of their previous game, a 2-1 defeat at SK Austria Klagenfurt. Our SK Sturm Graz II vs SK Rapid Wien II prediction is that Rapid Wien II have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 9 of their 13 away games in the 2. Liga this season, but they have 1 win and 2 losses in their last 3 away, so they look to be improving.
Rapid Wien II set up with a back five and build up the ball in a structured way, usually playing through their wingbacks to give them width. Kerber’s structure and discipline has brought more solidity to Rapid Wien II. The odds for an away win are a massive 3.23, so the underdog Rapid Wien II can give the home side a very good run for their money. The SK Sturm Graz II vs SK Rapid Wien II betting tips also point to the defensive improvement under Kerber as a key factor to consider.
Sturm Graz II are blunt up front
This game will have extra significance for the players on the field as a chance for academy players to showcase their talent to first-team scouts and managers. Rapid Wien II’s main man in the final third is Moulaye Haidara, who has 7 2. Liga goals in 21 appearances, while Daniel Nsumbu tops the scoring charts for Sturm Graz II with just 3 from 20 games.
The SK Sturm Graz II vs SK Rapid Wien II prediction is that this is a meeting of Sturm Graz II’s transition-based game against Rapid Wien II’s structured system and it could be a chance for the visitors to stifle the hosts’ attacking play and punish their mistakes. Over 2.5 goals looks good here, Rapid Wien II can score and should get opportunities against a poor Sturm Graz II defence, while Sturm Graz II have scored just 10 goals at home this season. BTTS - No is 2.3, which is an excellent price for one of these sides to fail to score.
