SK Sturm Graz, who are still with a chance of making it out of Group D into the knockout stages of the Europa League, will host Rakow Czestochowa at Merkur Arena on Thursday at 17:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
SK Sturm Graz have won once, drawn once, and lost twice in their last four outings in Group D. They collected 4 points, placing them third in the group, three behind second-placed Sporting.
Sturm Graz will look to close the three-point gap to Sporting in the final two matches, starting with Thursday’s home clash against bottom club Rakow.
Domestically, Sturm Graz are second in the Austrian Bundesliga with 33 points after 15 rounds of fixtures. They are level on points with leaders RB Salzburg. Sturm Graz warmed up for the clash against Rakow with a 2-0 home win against Austria Lustenao on Saturday.
Bet hereRakow are winless in Group D. They have drawn once and lost three times in the four rounds of fixtures they have played in the group stage of the Europa League.
Rakow have scored just twice in four matches, conceding six times in the process. Their inability to score goals has been a significant challenge for Rakow, coupled with their lack of solidity and compactness in games.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury worries heading into the match on Thursday.
Prediction
SK Sturm Graz are favorites heading into the match on Thursday. They will win the match and end their two-match winless run in Group D.
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