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In the last match of the two teams was a lot at stake – in the new Europa League play-off was about the international launch site. Sturm Graz trembled to victory against the Green-Whites, but has already said goodbye to Europe after 180 minutes.
Thus, both teams have to focus on the domestic league. On Sunday afternoon there will be a duel between Sturm Graz and Rapid Wien in the Merkur Arena!
Sturm suffered the first setback in the league last weekend in a 1-0 derby defeat to Hartberg. Rapid was the first time in a 2: 1 against Altach. Nevertheless, relief was not felt in view of the catastrophic defensive performance. The mood in the camp of the fans of the green and white seething after only three games again.
The pressure is great – but in this situation away games may be more “enjoyable” than games at home anyway. On the three-way market between Sturm Graz and Rapid Vienna relatively balanced odds are offered. The game starts on Sunday at 16 pm.
Sturm Graz:
Storm and international – this combination simply does not fit. Also this year the appearance of the Blackies was just a quickie. This also missed the opportunity that the Graz could have secured important revenue. These would have been absolutely necessary. Neo-Trainer Nestor el Maestro was last surprised by the lack of financial resources at the Grazern. He would not have imagined it to that extent.
Of course he would still want reinforcements, but this does not allow the budget. In addition, the entire squad can not be replaced due to a disappointing season. El Maestro will have to work with the existing player material and get the best out of it. The start to the championship was satisfactory with two to-zero victories.
Last weekend, there was also the national first setback to cope. In the derby against TSV Hartberg, there was a 0-1 defeat. The first Bundesliga goal in the era of El Maestro resulted from a highly controversial penalty. Sturm missed to add playful accents in a fighting game, and was also out of luck with the crowbar during the 20-minute defeat.
El Maestro called the derby itself a “boring” game. Against Rapid Vienna, there will definitely be more football and less fight. The Green-Whites will try to play along and thus should also opportunities arise on both sides.
Rapid Vienna:
After losing to the champions from Salzburg and the disappointing draw against SKN Sankt Pölten, Rapid Wien celebrated a 2-1 home win against the westernmost Bundesliga club from Altach last Sunday. Where – celebrate? To celebrate this success was not, after the final whistle sounded a shrill whistling concert by the Rapid Annex in the direction of their own players.
Happy was no expression for the victory of the Kühbauer protégés. After a strong ten-minute start (2-0 lead by two goals from new signing Fountas) Rapid lost total control of the game.
The green-white barely provided relief and revealed incredible opportunities on the defensive. The victory was due only to the catastrophic chance exploitation of the Pastoor Elf from Altach. Even Didi Kühbauer was startled by what he saw. Especially the game against the ball caused trouble for Kühbauer.
Ultimately, however, football is a result sport and the first win of the season was enormously important in view of the upcoming games. After the game in storm wait with the LASK and the derby against Vienna Austria two more important tasks. The fact is that there has to be an increase.
Despite the success story, we have reservations between Sturm Graz and Rapid Vienna with a tip on the guests. Kühbauer still wants to stick to the newly installed 3-5-2 system. In the process, Rapid offensively is fundamentally improved compared to the previous year. Above all, the Greek Fountas (four goals in four inserts) flourishes and represents an enrichment.
Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna head to head matches
02.06.19 BUN Sturm Graz Rapid Vienna 0 : 1
30.05.19 BUN Rapid Vienna Sturm Graz 1 : 2
09.12.18 BUN Rapid Vienna Sturm Graz 0 : 0
02.09.18 BUN Sturm Graz Rapid Vienna 1 : 1
29.04.18 BUN Sturm Graz Rapid Vienna 4 : 2