Sturm Graz 6-1 Grazer AK: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a derby with a clear historical edge for Sturm but a much tougher present-day GAK than the early-season table picture suggests. Sturm have the home crowd and a sustained run of derby success behind them, yet their European travel and another continental fixture ahead make game management important. GAK have become harder to break down under Scheiblehner and showed against Salzburg that they can compete physically and create pressure after the interval. Set-pieces, wing-back discipline and Sturm’s freshness after Bournemouth shape the contest.

Head-to-head analysis

Sturm have won all six of the most recent derby meetings, including the last three league encounters by narrow margins. GAK’s last derby win dates back to 2006, making this a major psychological hurdle as well as a tactical one.

Injuries and absences

GAK’s reported absence of Ismael Guerti slightly reduces their options, but Scheiblehner otherwise has continuity in the compact system that has improved recent results. Sturm’s official update indicated no new personnel change after Bournemouth, though their schedule remains the larger selection issue.

Form (last 5)

Sturm Graz vs Grazer AK stats

Last meetings

• 2025-12-07Sturm Graz 2-1 Grazer AK
• 2025-08-30Grazer AK 0-3 Sturm Graz
• 2025-03-09Grazer AK 1-2 Sturm Graz
• 2024-10-19Sturm Graz 5-2 Grazer AK
• 2023-11-02Grazer AK 2-3 Sturm Graz
• 2022-10-19Grazer AK 0-1 Sturm Graz

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