28 June 2020 at 17:30

Referee: M. Hameter

Match Summary

Rapid Vienna defeated Sturm Graz 3:2. The match was played in Bundesliga 2019. Goals were scored by S. Hierlander 34′, O. Kiteishvili 45′, K. Arase 51′, S. Schwab 83′ (pen.), E. Kara 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sturm Graz had 44% possession while Rapid Vienna held 56%. Sturm Graz had 9 shots (2 on target) compared to 20 (6 on target) for Rapid Vienna. Sturm Graz made 4 substitutions, Rapid Vienna made 4.

Match Events

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

Sturm Graz
Rapid Vienna
Kick Off
S. Hierlander

assist: J. Jantscher

34′
O. Kiteishvili

assist: K. Despodov

45+2′
Half Time
46′
D. PetrovicM. Hofmann
51′
K. Arase

assist: F. Stojkovic

60′
E. KaraK. Kitagawa
E. SakicS. Hierlander
71′
J. Jantscher72′
75′
M. IbrahimogluC. Knasmullner
83′
S. Schwab

Penalty

L. JagerI. Ljubic
88′
D. ShabanhaxhajJ. Jantscher
89′
90′
E. Kara

assist: T. Schick

90+3′
S. GrahovacT. Schick
K. FriesenbichlerJ. Dominguez
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sturm Graz had 44% possession against Rapid Vienna's 56%. Sturm Graz registered 9 shots (2 on target) while Rapid Vienna managed 20 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 3–11. Fouls committed: 15–15.

2Shots on Goal6
4Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots20
3Blocked Shots7
6Shots insidebox14
3Shots outsidebox6
15Fouls15
3Corner Kicks11
1Offsides4
44%Ball Possession56%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves0
324Total passes407
222Passes accurate310
69%Passes %76%

Lineups

Sturm Graz lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under N. El Maestro, while Rapid Vienna deployed a 3-4-1-2 under D. Kühbauer.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sturm Graz is 6.72, compared to — for Rapid Vienna. 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 Otar Kiteishvili (7.17), while Rapid Vienna's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Sturm Graz have contributed 13 goals and 3 assists this season, led by Otar Kiteishvili (13G). Rapid Vienna's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Sturm Graz deploy 4 defenders rated 6.49 on average, against Rapid Vienna'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 5 midfielders averaging 7.17, versus Rapid Vienna'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Rapid Vienna 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 80% for Sturm Graz and —% for Rapid Vienna. 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.

Discipline

Sturm Graz's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Rapid Vienna. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sturm Graz's starting XI is 29.3 (youngest: Niklas Geyrhofer (25), oldest: Stefan Hierländer (34)), while Rapid Vienna 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 14 league appearances each, versus 0 for Rapid Vienna. 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 Graz4-2-3-13-4-1-2Rapid Vienna
GKDEFMIDFWD
27Siebenh.25Hierlän.5Avlonit.35Geyrhof.36Trummer21Domingu.30Ljubić11Despodov10Kiteish.13Jantsch.9Balaj21Knoflach22Stojkov.20Hofmann30Greiml13Schick39Ljubičić8Schwab31Ullmann28Knasmül.32Kitagawa36Arase

Substitutes

Coach: N. El Maestro

Substitutes

Coach: D. Kühbauer

Sturm GrazPosition StrengthRapid Vienna
6.72
Avg Rating
6.49Defender (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
7.17Midfielder (5 v 4)
13G 3A0G 0A
Sturm Graz4-2-3-1
27GoalkeeperJörg Siebenhandl
25DefenderStefan Hierländer6.5
5DefenderTasos Avlonitis
35DefenderNiklas Geyrhofer6.5
36DefenderVincent Trummer
21MidfielderJuan Dominguez
30MidfielderIvan Ljubić
11MidfielderKiril Despodov
10MidfielderOtar Kiteishvili7.213G3A
13MidfielderJakob Jantscher
9ForwardBekim Balaj
Rapid Vienna3-4-1-2
21GoalkeeperTobias Knoflach
22DefenderFilip Stojković
20DefenderMaximilian Hofmann
30DefenderLeo Greiml
13MidfielderThorsten Schick
39MidfielderDejan Ljubičić
8MidfielderStefan Schwab
31MidfielderMaximilian Ullmann
28ForwardChristoph Knasmüllner
32ForwardKoya Kitagawa
36ForwardKelvin Arase

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sturm Graz have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Rapid Vienna show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Sturm Graz

DDWDWW

Rapid Vienna

DDLWWW

Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna Head to Head Results

Sturm Graz and Rapid Vienna have met 3 times — Sturm Graz won 1, Rapid Vienna won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Rapid Vienna leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (4 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.

1

Sturm Graz

0

Drawn

2

Rapid Vienna

Goals: 4Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (3)

5 Apr 2026Rapid Vienna0 – 2Sturm Graz
2 Nov 2025Rapid Vienna2 – 1Sturm Graz
10 Aug 2025Sturm Graz1 – 2Rapid Vienna
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026