The match of the 8th round of the group stage of the 2025/26 Europa League between Sturm Graz (Austria) and Brann (Norway) will take place on 29 january at Merkur-Arena in Graz. Sturm Graz vs Brann: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz played their last match away, where they were beaten 3:0 by Feyenoord. That defeat ended hopes of finishing in the top 24. It was also the third consecutive loss in the group stage. The club dropped to 31st place and is 4 points short of the play-off zone, a gap that cannot be closed in a single match. It is also worth adding that the side has not won in this European competition in five games (1 draw and 4 defeats).
- In their previous 11 matches in this tournament Sturm Graz recorded just 1 victory (2 draws and 8 defeats).
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of the side's last 8 Europa League matches.
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of the last 10 matches in this European competition.
Potential Sturm Graz Lineup (4-4-2)*
Daniil Khudyakov – Arijan Malic, Emir Karic, Emanuel Aivu, Tim Ermann – Jon Gorenc Stankovic, Otar Kiteishvili, Tomi Horvat, Luka Wainhandl – Maurice Malone, Sidi Jatta.
Forward Leon Grgic and defender Dimitri Lavale are injured.
Brann
Brann showed character in their last match of the tournament, managing to salvage a 3:3 home draw with Midtjylland. It is also worth noting that the side has not won in four Europa League games (3 draws and 1 defeat). Brann sits 22nd in the standings and leads the nearest rival outside the play-off zone by two points. The visitors will secure progression to the next stage if they win, and a draw will most likely be enough.
- The side has avoided defeat in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament (2 wins and 3 draws).
- Away from home Brann has not lost in 5 of their last 7 Europa League matches (3 wins and 2 draws).
- Brann did not concede in the first half in 7 previous away matches in this European competition.
Potential Brann Lineup (5-4-1)*
Mathias Dyngeland – Vetle Dragsnes, Denzel De Ruve, Nana Kwame Boakye, Tor Pedersen, Fredrik Knudsen – Markus Holand, Ulrik Mathisen, Emil Kornvig, Jakob Sorensen – Noah Holm.
Referee
Eugjin Jaja (Albania)
Matches – 12 (International fixtures, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 58;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 4.8;
Red Cards Shown – 2;
Fouls Average Per Match – 24;
Penalties – 33%.
Sturm Graz vs Brann: Match Prediction
Sturm Graz have lost their tournament motivation. Therefore we consider that they will not put maximum effort into this game. Also the current form of the hosts is unimpressive. In their previous 10 Europa League matches Sturm Graz suffered as many as 8 defeats. Moreover, in that run the side failed to score in 7 games.
As for Brann, although they are low in the table they are not easy to beat. In the last six matches of the current group stage they lost only to Fenerbahce, and that was at home. In the previous five away matches in the Europa League the side suffered only one defeat (2 wins and 2 draws). Brann scored in 6 of their last 7 away matches in this competition.
Prediction: Brann Draw No Bet
* For each team the starting lineup refers to their previous match in this tournament.
