Sturm Graz before the duel: The fight for the championship begins!

Sturm Graz before the duel: The fight for the championship begins!

On Sunday, November 10, 2025, there was an exciting clash between Sturm Graz and Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. It became clear that the two teams have fought for the championship in recent years and will continue to fight for the title this season until matchday 32. The match promised a lot of explosiveness.

Sturm Graz, which had won the last four direct duels against Salzburg, came into the game with a rather mixed form this season. The current standings show that they are the worst home team in the league and have only won one of four home games. They even came away empty-handed in the last two Bundesliga games. This was made all the more evident when Otar Kiteishvili, the 29-year-old Georgian who has scored six goals this season, missed a great chance while the home team overall struggled to crack Salzburg's defence.

The first minutes of the game

The game started with a bang: Sturm Graz got off to a strong start and took the lead through Grgic. Red Bull Salzburg initially seemed surprised, but quickly reacted with fresh forces and equalized through error. From this point on, Salzburg took more and more control of the pitch, while Sturm tried in vain to reverse the momentum. Salzburg coach Letzsch changed the offensive in the second half, which further livened up the game.

In the last seven meetings between Sturm Graz and Red Bull Salzburg, fewer than three goals were scored in only one game - another indication that some of the statistics could be mixed up here, because this time too both teams offered the spectators an intense and competitive game. Salzburg was able to counterattack dangerously in transition, while Sturm repeatedly tried to take the lead again through targeted attacks.

The game in the final phase

In the middle of the action, in the 90th minute +3, there was a violent collision between Ratkov and Mitchell, after which both players were left lying down. The tension in the entire arena was palpable when five minutes of added time were shown in the 90th minute +1. While Sturm tried to create more chances, Salzburg remained dangerous on the counterattack.

Bookmakers had offered balanced odds for the match, reflecting the unpredictable dynamics of the game. The pressure was high on both sides and the fans were able to look forward to an entertaining and exciting duel, which is unique in this form in the league. Ultimately, it remains to be seen how the situation in the table will develop, as both teams are ultimately in bitter competition for the international places.

The distribution of points will be crucial for the championship question. According to the points system, the placement has a direct impact on the 2026/27 UEFA competitions. Champions of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga qualify directly for the play-offs for the UEFA Champions League. This is not only an incentive for the teams, but they also know that every defeat can have a significant impact.

So what happens next with Sturm Graz and Red Bull Salzburg remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the competition for the title will be exciting and exciting again this season.

For more information about the current table situation, we recommend taking a look at the [Bundesliga] website (https://www.bundesliga.at/de/tisch), which provides regular updates and statistics.