5 November 2016 at 15:00
Match Summary
SKN ST. Polten defeated Sturm Graz 2:1. The match was played in Bundesliga 2016. Goals were scored by F. Koch 15′, M. Holzmann 18′, M. Ambichl 22′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Sturm Graz had 53% possession while SKN ST. Polten held 47%. Sturm Graz had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for SKN ST. Polten. Sturm Graz made 3 substitutions, SKN ST. Polten made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sturm Graz and SKN ST. Polten — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Alar
assist: L. Thürauer
assist: D. Stec
Match Statistics
Sturm Graz had 53% possession against SKN ST. Polten's 47%. Sturm Graz registered 13 shots (4 on target) while SKN ST. Polten managed 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 7–6. Fouls committed: 16–14.
Lineups
Sturm Graz lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Foda, while SKN ST. Polten deployed a 4-2-3-1 under J. Fallmann.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sturm Graz is 6.52, compared to — for SKN ST. Polten. 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 SKN ST. Polten's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Sturm Graz deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against SKN ST. Polten's 5-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 3 midfielders averaging 6.52, versus SKN ST. Polten's 4 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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for SKN ST. Polten 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 SKN ST. Polten. 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 SKN ST. Polten 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 SKN ST. Polten. 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.
Substitutes
Coach: F. Foda
Substitutes
Coach: J. Fallmann
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sturm Graz have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. SKN ST. Polten show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Sturm Graz vs SKN ST. Polten Head to Head Results
Sturm Graz and SKN ST. Polten have met 16 times — Sturm Graz won 11, SKN ST. Polten won 3, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sturm Graz leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 49 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.06 per match (36 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (69%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sturm Graz are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2018.
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