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SK Sturm Graz - Rakow Czestochowa
UEFA Europa League - Merkur Arena
5th Round
Prediction 1
Sturm Graz to Win
17/20 (1.85)
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Prediction 2
Włodarczyk to Score Anytime
6/4 (2.50)
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Sturm will play host to Rakow in Graz in the upcoming Europa League round on Thursday, November 30th. The home team still has a chance to reach the next stage, while the guests will try to spoil those chances for them, but can they do it? Read our Sturm Graz vs Rakow prediction and preview and you might find the answer in our latest Europa League betting tips.
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Sturm Graz vs Rakow prediction – Betting tips & odds
Hot Tip – Sturm Graz to win
- Rakow only managed to avoid a loss in one of their four games in the group so far by drawing with Sporting Lisbon at home
- Sturm are in good form with 6 wins in their last 10 games in all competitions and they need a win here to stay in the race for next stage
Another reason why this is the Hot Tip of our Sturm Graz vs Rakow betting tips comes from the fact that Sturm also emerged triumphant in their first duel with Rakow in Poland earlier this season, so they should be able to do the same at home.
Latest odds
Head to Head
05/10/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Rakow Czestochowa
SK Sturm Graz
0
1
Last Five - SK Sturm Graz
09/05/25
Austria Bundesliga AUB
FC Salzburg
SK Sturm Graz
2
4
W
04/05/25
Austria Bundesliga AUB
FC Blau Weiss Linz
SK Sturm Graz
0
1
W
27/04/25
Austria Bundesliga AUB
FK Austria Vienna
SK Sturm Graz
1
0
L
23/04/25
Austria Bundesliga AUB
FK Austria Vienna
SK Sturm Graz
2
1
L
20/04/25
Austria Bundesliga AUB
FC Blau Weiss Linz
SK Sturm Graz
0
2
W
Last Five - Rakow Czestochowa
10/05/25
Poland Ekstraklasa Poland
Jagiellonia Bialystok
Rakow Czestochowa
2
1
L
03/05/25
Poland Ekstraklasa Poland
Stal Mielec
Rakow Czestochowa
0
2
W
25/04/25
Poland Ekstraklasa Poland
Slask Wroclaw
Rakow Czestochowa
0
3
W
19/04/25
Poland Ekstraklasa Poland
Pogon Szczecin
Rakow Czestochowa
1
0
L
12/04/25
Poland Ekstraklasa Poland
Radomiak Radom
Rakow Czestochowa
1
2
W
Win probability
- HOME: 9/10 (1.90) – 52.60%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.10%
Looking at other football betting tips and Sturm Graz vs Rakow odds that might be interesting, we can see under 2.5 total goals. The odds for this market are set at 22/25 (1.88), which is the same as a 53.20% probability. You might also want to consider backing Sturm to score first at 8/13 (1.62) odds and 61.90% probability.
Sturm Graz vs Rakow prediction – Other tips
Correct score: 2-0
- The only game in EL group stages in which Sturm have kept a clean sheet was their previous duel against Rakow, which they won 1-0
- Rakow have conceded 2 goals in both of their 2 away games in this Europa League group
Szymon Włodarczyk to score at any time
- With 5 goals in Austrian Bundesliga, Szymon Włodarczyk is the top scorer for Sturm Graz in their domestic championship
- The young Polish forward also scored 3 goals in Austrian Cup and 1 goals in Europa League
Sturm Graz vs Rakow team news
Sturm Graz
This season has been a good one for Sturm so far as they have kept pace with RB Salzburg in Bundesliga and are still in play for the next stage in Europa League. Meanwhile, they are dealing with a few injury issues, including the one to their starting goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. Next to him, Gregory Withrich, Seedy Jatta, and Otar Kiteishvili are also out.
Predicted Lineup: Maric – Gazibegovic, Lavalee, Affengruber, Schnegg – Gorenc-Stankovic, Boving, Prass, Horvat – Wlodarczyk, Sarkaria
Rakow
The reigning Polish champions have struggled in Europa League this season as they are currently last in the group with one draw and three losses. On top of that, the team has an extensive injury list with seven players out or doubtful for this game. Bogdan Racovitan will also have to sit this one out after being sent off in the last round.
Predicted Lineup: V. Kovacevic – A. Kovacevic, Tudor, Rundic – Silva, Kochergin, Lederman, Plavsic – Kittel, Nowak, Cebula
Confirmed Sturm Graz vs Rakow lineups will appear here around 60 minutes before kickoff.
SK Sturm Graz
Rakow Czestochowa
Player to watch: Otar Kiteishvili
One of the keys to Sturm's offensive game is Otar Kiteishvili, the team's attacking midfielder. This season in all competitions, the Georgian has 3 goals and 5 assists, so he is one of the players to watch in this match.
