Borussia Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The German side suffered a 5-2 defeat in their last UCL game.

Borussia Dortmund finally returned to winning ways after a series of back-to-back defeats across all competitions. However, the 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League game might still be haunting them. They will welcome SK Sturm Graz to their fortress and will be aiming for nothing short of a victory and get back on track in the Champions League. They are placed 11th in the standings with six points in hand.

SK Sturm Graz have been the surprise package of the Austrian Bundesliga this season. They have exceeded expectations and have managed to get to the top of the table. However, things haven’t been great in the Champions League as they have lost all three of their league phase fixtures. They have managed to score just one goal, but have conceded five and are ranked 32nd on the standings.

Kick Off

Wednesday, November 6 at 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Signal Iduna Park

Form

Borussia Dortmund (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-W

SK Sturm Graz (in all competitions): D-W-W-L-W

Players to watch 

Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund)

Julian Brandt has been one of the most consistent and impactful players for Dortmund in the last few seasons. He possesses an excellent vision and the ability to execute jaw-dropping passes for his side. Brandt is also a keen dribbler and has a really good ball control. He has a goal and four assists to his name across competitions this season. 

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Mika Biereth (SK Sturm Graz)

Mika Biereth has been the best player for Strum this season. He has been a driving force behind their heroics in the Austrian Bundesliga with ten goal contributions. Biereth has scored nine goals and also has an assist to show for his efforts.

The 21-year-old is a proven goalscorer and is known for his goalscoring instincts. He is a technically sound player and has everything to become one of the best strikers in the coming times.

Match facts

• This will be the first clash between the two sides
• Borussia Dortmund have won all of their last four Champions League games at home
• SK Sturm Graz have lost all of their UCL games this season

Borussia Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Borussia Dortmund to win – 1/6 by Betfair
• Tip 2: Serhou Guirassy to score anytime– 4/5 by BETFRED
• Tip 3: Dortmund to win to nil – 10/11 by Bet365

Injury & Team News

Dortmund will not have Giovanni Reyna, Karim Adeyemi, Julien Duranville, Niklas Süle, Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, and Julian Ryerson available for selection.

SK Sturm Graz will miss Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Gregory Wüthrich and Alexandar Borkovic.

Head-to-head

Both sides have not faced each other in the past.

Predicted Line-up 

Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1)

Kobel(GK); Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Nmecha; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy

SK Sturm Graz (3-4-3)

Scherpen; Gazibegovic, Lavalee, Aiwu; Yalcouye, Kiteishvili, Chukwuani, Geyrhofer; Boving, Biereth, Jatta

Prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz

Borussia Dortmund have enjoyed a good Champions League season so far while Sturm are yet to get a point. Dortmund are expected to come out on top in this fixture.

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 SK Sturm Graz

Telecast for Borussia Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz

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