Sturm Graz vs RB Leipzig prediction and betting tips on January 29, 2025
Game Prediction
On January 29, 2025, in the 8th round of the Champions League group stage, Sturm Graz will face RB Leipzig. Both struggling teams will aim to end their campaigns on a high note for their supporters.
Our prediction for the Sturm Graz vs RB Leipzig match
"Die Schwarz-Weißen" (The Black-and-Whites) managed to achieve a long-awaited goal last season, finally dethroning Red Bull Salzburg from the top of Austrian football. Although their successful coach, Ilzer, left in the autumn, the team still managed to head into the winter break as leaders, three points ahead of Austria. Leipzig, on the other hand, won the battle for fourth place in 2023/2024, edging out Borussia Dortmund. Now, they are fighting to stay in the top four, though their number of setbacks is growing.
Leipzig's biggest failure has been in the Champions League. They failed to earn any points in 2024, losing every match, although the competition was quite tough. The Austrians, however, only managed a victory against a struggling Girona, losing the rest of their matches.
Last week, under Zömmel's leadership, the team ended their winter break and traveled to Bergamo. Their clash with Atalanta ended predictably poorly, with a heavy 5-0 defeat. Leipzig hosted Sporting, and despite another goal from Džokeresh, they finally managed a win.
Sturm Graz vs RB Leipzig: Key Stats and Trends
- Sturm Graz has lost six of their seven Champions League matches.
- In their home matches, the Austrians scored no more than two goals.
- RB Leipzig had not earned a single point in the tournament until last week.
Sturm Graz vs RB Leipzig: Possible Starting Lineups
Sturm Graz (possible lineup): Khudyakov – Lavale, Wütrich, Geirhofer, Johnston – Yalkuye, Gorenz-Stankovich, Kiteišvili, Chukvuani – Beving, Kamara
RB Leipzig (possible lineup): Gulacsi – Orban, Zayvald, Klostermann – Raum, Simons, Openda, Kampl, Vermeren, Nusa – Šeško
Previous encounters: Sturm Graz vs RB Leipzig
This will be the first meeting between the two neighboring clubs.
Free prediction for the Sturm Graz vs RB Leipzig match
Leipzig is more experienced and their season is in full swing. We recommend betting on an away win for the guests (odds – 1.89).
Keep track of the Champions League standings and check your team’s form before placing your bet on the next match.