Sturm Graz vs Rheindorf Altach preview

Austria flag 2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria
Merkur Arena Today - 5:30 PM
Admiral Bundesliga
Sturm GrazSTU
Rheindorf AltachALT
KICKOFF : Today - 5:30 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Sturm Graz welcomes Rheindorf Altach to the Merkur Arena for an Admiral Bundesliga regular season encounter in 2026/2027. The hosts command a clear power edge measured at 17.5 points, underlining their status as the stronger side overall. League standings place the two clubs close together domestically, with Sturm Graz occupying fifth and the visitors sitting sixth. Recent form readings diverge notably, as the away team posts a higher mark than their opponents. Structural elements and squad considerations add further layers to the buildup. Limited efficiency figures and transition details leave some areas open for interpretation on the day. Set piece insights carry low confidence levels and depend on proxy calculations. Overall preparation focuses on these core factors ahead of kickoff.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sturm Graz holds a significant power advantage of 17.5 points over Rheindorf Altach.
  • Form: Rheindorf Altach enters with a superior form score of 8.33 compared to Sturm Graz's 2.83.
  • Squad: Both teams occupy mid-table positions domestically with Sturm Graz fifth and Rheindorf Altach sixth.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided in available data.
  • Transition: Transition play details lack specific quantification ahead of this fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence and relies on proxies due to unavailable xG metrics.
  • xVariable: Sturm Graz demonstrates stronger overall metrics with a power score of 74.35 against 56.84.
  • Market: Projection split: Sturm Graz 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Rheindorf Altach 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sturm Graz F. Ingolitsch
F. Ingolitsch
VS
Rheindorf Altach O. Zaric
O. Zaric
1.93
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Hartberg Rank: 63 W
WSG Tirol Rank: 57 D
SK Rapid Rank: 64 W
Hartberg Rank: 62 W
Salzburg Rank: 71 D
Austria Wien Rank: 66 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
WSG Tirol Rank: 57 W
SK Rapid Rank: 64 L
Ried Rank: 55 W
Grazer AK Rank: 57 D
Wolfsberger AC Rank: 64 L
Blau-Weiß Linz Rank: 54 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.35
56.84
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sturm Graz
Rheindorf Altach
Power Score
74.35
56.84
League Position
5
6
Global Rank
165
654

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sturm Graz — Opponent-weighted form score
Rheindorf Altach — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sturm Graz Rheindorf Altach

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sturm Graz STU Home
4 matches
Rheindorf Altach ALT Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
3
Goals
7
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
7
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-15T15:32:05+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 05:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Admiral Bundesliga, Austria · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Merkur Arena
Capacity
16764
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Florian Jäger
Robert Steinacher
Mattias Hartl
Davor Divkovic

Expected Lineup

Referee : Florian Jäger

Starting XI ▼

53
Daniil Khudyakov
Daniil Khudyakov Goalkeeper
6.64
43
Jacob Peter Hödl
Jacob Peter Hödl Midfielder
6.88
19
Simon Seidl
Simon Seidl Midfielder
7.23
20
Seedy Jatta
Seedy Jatta Attacker
6.49
11
Axel Kayombo
Axel Kayombo Attacker
6.51
28
Jürgen Heil
Jürgen Heil Right Back
7.1
4
Jon Gorenc Stankovic
Jon Gorenc Stankovic Central Midfield
6.7
39
Luca Weinhandl
Luca Weinhandl Central Midfield
7.22
18
Emran Soglo
Emran Soglo Left Back
7.12
5
Albert Vallci
Albert Vallci Right Back
7.45
2
Jeyland Mitchell
Jeyland Mitchell Left Back
7.29
Referee : Florian Jäger

Starting XI ▼

1
Dejan Stojanovic
Dejan Stojanovic Goalkeeper
6.9
37
Benjamin Böckle
Benjamin Böckle Midfielder
6.56
29
Niklas Niehoff
Niklas Niehoff Midfielder
7.18
28
Yann Massombo
Yann Massombo Midfielder
7.21
18
Patrick Greil
Patrick Greil Midfielder
7.18
10
Ousmane Diawara
Ousmane Diawara Centre Forward
6.76
27
Filip Milojevic
Filip Milojevic Right Back
6.65
23
Benedikt Zech
Benedikt Zech Centre Back
6.95
17
Lukas Jäger
Lukas Jäger Left Back
6.62
6
Vesel Demaku
Vesel Demaku Central Midfield
6.7
8
Mike-Steven Bähre
Mike-Steven Bähre Central Midfield
7.13

CONCLUSION

Sturm Graz will look to leverage their power superiority when facing Rheindorf Altach at home. The narrow gap in league placement suggests a competitive atmosphere where small details could decide the outcome. Divergent form scores introduce an element of unpredictability that both coaches must address. With efficiency and transition data sparse, emphasis may shift toward on-field execution and adaptability. Low-confidence set piece information further encourages focus on open play patterns. The hosts appear better positioned structurally, yet the visitors carry momentum from their form reading. Teams will aim to exploit any available edges in this mid-table clash.