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Sturm Graz 1-0 Girona


Champions League League Stage - 5
28 Black Arena

20'
J. Gazibegovic
59'
M. Biereth
S. Jatta
64'
B. Gil
🔮 AI Prediction Home win
Result ✓ Home win

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
3.30
3.80
2.05
Prob.
30.3%
26.3%
48.8%

Key points

• Sturm Graz are on a three-match winning streak in domestic league play.
• Sturm Graz averages 3.33 goals per game at home in their recent fixtures.
• Girona is currently facing issues with inconsistent away form and defense.
• Both teams have demonstrated a tendency for high-scoring matches recently.
• Girona has struggled to score consistently away from home.
• Sturm Graz has a strong goal difference of +14 in their last six matches.

Current streaks

Sturm Graz

Wins
2
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

Girona

Wins
2
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
1

Recent form

Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz have been in impressive form recently, showcasing their attacking prowess with 14 goals scored in their last six matches, averaging 2.33 goals per game. Their most notable result came in their latest fixture, a resounding 7-0 victory over Austria Klagenfurt, which significantly boosted their goal difference. The team have won four of their last six matches, including three consecutive wins in the Bundesliga, demonstrating their strong domestic form. Defensively, they've been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game on average. Interestingly, 67% of their matches have seen both teams score, and the same percentage have featured over 2.5 goals, indicating that Sturm Graz's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs. Their only defeat in this run came in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, suggesting they're finding it tougher on the European stage.

Girona

Girona have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. The Catalan side are currently on a three-match winning streak in La Liga, demonstrating their resilience and attacking prowess. Their goal-scoring ability is particularly noteworthy, with Girona netting an impressive 13 goals in their last six games, averaging 2.17 goals per match. Two high-scoring encounters stand out: a thrilling 4-3 victory over Leganés and a commanding 4-1 win against RCD Espanyol. However, their Champions League form has been less impressive, suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to PSV Eindhoven. Defensively, Girona have been somewhat inconsistent, keeping two clean sheets but also conceding nine goals in six matches. The team's matches tend to be entertaining affairs, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and an average of 3.67 total goals per match.

Sturm Graz

Last 6
WWDLWW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
14
Per game
2.3
Goals against
5
Per game
0.8
Goal difference
+9
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.17
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Bundesliga
Sturm Graz
7 - 0
Austria Klagenfurt
· Bundesliga
TSV Hartberg
1 - 2
Sturm Graz
· Champions League
Borussia Dortmund
1 - 0
Sturm Graz
· Bundesliga
Sturm Graz
1 - 1
Rapid Vienna
· Cup
Sturm Graz
2 - 1
FC BW Linz
· Bundesliga
Lask Linz
1 - 2
Sturm Graz

Girona

Last 6
LWWLWW
Results
W4 D0 L2
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
9
Per game
1.5
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3.67
Both teams scored
33%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· La Liga
Girona
4 - 1
RCD Espanyol
· La Liga
Getafe
0 - 1
Girona
· Champions League
PSV Eindhoven
4 - 0
Girona
· La Liga
Girona
4 - 3
Leganés
· Copa del Rey
Extremadura 1924
0 - 4
Girona
· La Liga
Las Palmas
1 - 0
Girona

Recent home/away form

Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz have been in formidable form at home, winning four of their last six matches and scoring an impressive 20 goals in the process, averaging 3.33 goals per game. Their goal-scoring prowess is particularly evident in their recent high-scoring encounters, including a 7-0 thrashing of Austria Klagenfurt and 5-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg. The team have kept two clean sheets in this period, demonstrating their defensive capabilities alongside their attacking flair. Notably, 67% of their recent home games have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for exciting, high-scoring matches. Despite a minor setback with a 2-0 loss to Sporting CP in the Champions League, Sturm Graz have bounced back strongly, showcasing their resilience and maintaining an impressive goal difference of +14 over these six matches.

Girona

Girona's recent away form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches on the road. The Catalan side have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring six goals in these fixtures, but half of those came in a single Copa del Rey match against lower-league Extremadura 1924. Defensively, Girona have been vulnerable, conceding eight goals, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. Despite this, they've managed two clean sheets in their last six away games. The majority of Girona's recent away matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of these games featuring under 2.5 goals. Interestingly, both teams have scored in only 17% of these fixtures, suggesting that when Girona do concede away from home, they often struggle to respond.

Sturm Graz

Last 6
WWLWDW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
20
Per game
3.3
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+14
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
4.33
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Bundesliga
Sturm Graz
7 - 0
Austria Klagenfurt
· Bundesliga
Sturm Graz
1 - 1
Rapid Vienna
· Cup
Sturm Graz
2 - 1
FC BW Linz
· Champions League
Sturm Graz
0 - 2
Sporting CP
· Bundesliga
Sturm Graz
5 - 2
Grazer AK
· Bundesliga
Sturm Graz
5 - 0
Red Bull Salzburg

Girona

Last 6
LDLWLW
Results
W2 D1 L3
Goals scored
6
Per game
1
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
-2
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.33
Both teams scored
17%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· La Liga
Getafe
0 - 1
Girona
· Champions League
PSV Eindhoven
4 - 0
Girona
· Copa del Rey
Extremadura 1924
0 - 4
Girona
· La Liga
Las Palmas
1 - 0
Girona
· La Liga
RC Celta
1 - 1
Girona
· La Liga
Valencia
2 - 0
Girona
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