25 May 2017 at 14:30

Referee: Dieter Muckenhammer

Match Summary

Sturm Graz defeated Admira Wacker 2:1. The match was played in Bundesliga 2016. Goals were scored by B. Atik 20′, M. Sax 42′, P. Zulechner 86′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Sturm Graz had 41% possession while Admira Wacker held 59%. Sturm Graz had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (1 on target) for Admira Wacker. Sturm Graz made 3 substitutions, Admira Wacker made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Sturm Graz and Admira Wacker — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Sturm Graz
Admira Wacker
Kick Off
20′
42′
M. Sax

assist: C. Monschein

Half Time
Christian Schulz59′
B. AtikP. Zulechner
64′
77′Daniel Toth
S. HierländerS. Horvath
80′
82′
E. BajramiS. Spiridonović
P. Zulechner
86′
87′
D. TothP. Schmidt
D. AlarM. Potzmann
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sturm Graz had 41% possession against Admira Wacker's 59%. Sturm Graz registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Admira Wacker managed 11 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 14–9.

5Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal9
12Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox5
14Fouls9
5Corner Kicks3
2Offsides5
41%Ball Possession59%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves3
394Total passes566
278Passes accurate445
71%Passes %79%

Lineups

Sturm Graz lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Foda, while Admira Wacker deployed a 4-2-3-1 under E. Baumeister.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sturm Graz is 6.52, compared to — for Admira Wacker. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sturm Graz's highest-rated starter is S. Hierländer (6.52), while Admira Wacker's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Sturm Graz deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Admira Wacker's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Sturm Graz field 4 midfielders averaging 6.52, versus Admira Wacker's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Sturm Graz start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Admira Wacker averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 73% for Sturm Graz and —% for Admira Wacker. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sturm Graz's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: S. Hierländer (34), oldest: S. Hierländer (34)), while Admira Wacker average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Sturm Graz's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 0 for Admira Wacker. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Sturm Graz4-2-3-14-2-3-1Admira Wacker
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gratzei20Schulz26Koch23Spendlh.14Lykogia.25Hierlän.13Piesing.24Schmerb.6Jeggo9Alar28Atik1Leitner4Zwiersc.6Lackner5Ebner21Wostry15Maranda10Toth8Knasmül.7Sax27Bajrami14Monsche.

Substitutes

Coach: F. Foda

Substitutes

Coach: E. Baumeister

Sturm GrazPosition StrengthAdmira Wacker
6.52
Avg Rating
6.52Midfielder (4 v 6)
0G 0A0G 0A
Sturm Graz4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperC. Gratzei
20DefenderC. Schulz
26DefenderF. Koch
23DefenderL. Spendlhofer
14DefenderC. Lykogiannis
25MidfielderS. Hierländer6.5
13MidfielderS. Piesinger
6MidfielderJ. Jeggo
28MidfielderB. Atik
24ForwardM. Schmerböck
9ForwardD. Alar
Admira Wacker4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperA. Leitner
4DefenderS. Zwierschitz
21DefenderM. Wostry
15DefenderM. Maranda
6MidfielderM. Lackner
5MidfielderT. Ebner
10MidfielderD. Toth
8MidfielderC. Knasmüllner
7MidfielderM. Sax
27MidfielderE. Bajrami
14ForwardC. Monschein

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sturm Graz have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Admira Wacker show 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Sturm Graz

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Admira Wacker

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Sturm Graz vs Admira Wacker Head to Head Results

Sturm Graz and Admira Wacker have met 40 times — Sturm Graz won 19, Admira Wacker won 11, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Sturm Graz leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 40 meetings. A combined 113 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.83 per match (67 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sturm Graz are currently unbeaten in the last 14 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2017.

19

Sturm Graz

10

Drawn

11

Admira Wacker

Goals: 67Goals: 46

Recent Meetings (40)

29 Jun 2024Sturm Graz2 – 2Admira Wacker
25 Nov 2022Admira Wacker0 – 4Sturm Graz
4 Dec 2021Sturm Graz1 – 1Admira Wacker
29 Aug 2021Admira Wacker1 – 1Sturm Graz
21 Mar 2021Admira Wacker0 – 0Sturm Graz
12 Dec 2020Sturm Graz3 – 0Admira Wacker
26 May 2020Admira Wacker0 – 0Sturm Graz
22 Feb 2020Admira Wacker0 – 2Sturm Graz
29 Sept 2019Sturm Graz4 – 1Admira Wacker
15 Dec 2018Sturm Graz3 – 0Admira Wacker
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026