Sturm Graz v Celje match analysis
This analysis was locked at kick-off on Thu 5 Nov 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
Sturm Graz are clear favourites. Sturm have one win in their last five matches, while Celje have not won in their last five. Injury data and team lineups are not available.
How the match could end · bookmaker odds before kick-off
- 61%Sturm Graz win
- 22%Draw
- 17%Celje win
Bookmaker odds, margin removed · prices at Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 18:00 GMT
Goals · bookmaker odds, margin removed
- Over 2.5 goals60%
- Under 2.5 goals40%
- Both teams score: yes56%
- Both teams score: no44%
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Form · newest first
Sturm GrazLast 5: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat
- drew1–1at Wolfsberger AC
- drew2–2v Ried
- won1–0v Marseille
- won6–1v Grazer AK
- lost0–3at Bournemouth
CeljeLast 5: no wins, 3 draws, 2 defeats
- drew2–2v Red Bull Salzburg
- lost0–3v Omonia Nicosia
- lost0–2at Bayer Leverkusen
- drew1–1final 1–2v Slovan Bratislava
- drew1–1at Slovan Bratislava
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
League phase
Table as of 5 Nov 2026, 05:52 GMT · Source: API-Football
Sturm Graz19 of 36 · 4 pointsPlaces 9–24 after the league phase go to the knockout play-offCelje29 of 36 · 1 pointPlaces 25–36 after the league phase are eliminated8th place has 7 points; 24th place has 3 points.
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 4 | +3 | 10 | DrawnWonWonWon |
| 2 |  Benfica | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 3 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 4 |  Bournemouth | 3 | +7 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 5 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | +6 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 6 |  Union St. Gilloise | 3 | +7 | 7 | WonDrawnWon |
| 7 |  Juventus | 3 | +6 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş | 3 | +4 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | +2 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar | 3 | +4 | 6 | WonWonLost |
| 11 |  Omonia Nicosia | 3 | +1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 12 |  Rennes | 4 | +1 | 6 | DrawnDrawnWonDrawn |
| 13 |  Lyon | 3 | -1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 14 |  Real Sociedad | 3 | +5 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | +3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 16 |  Sparta Praha | 3 | +2 | 4 | LostDrawnWon |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 0 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 18 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | -1 | 4 | LostWonDrawn |
| 19 | Sturm Graz | 3 | -2 | 4 | WonLostDrawn |
| 20 |  NEC Nijmegen | 3 | -3 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 21 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | -3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 22 |  Anderlecht | 3 | +1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 0 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 24 |  AC Milan | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 25 |  Celta Vigo | 3 | -1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 26 |  OFI | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 27 |  Jagiellonia | 3 | -2 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 28 |  Torreense | 3 | -3 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 29 | Celje | 3 | -5 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 30 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | -5 | 1 | LostLostDrawn |
| 31 |  Lillestrom | 3 | -7 | 1 | LostDrawnLost |
| 32 |  Lech Poznan | 3 | -8 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 33 |  Plzen | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 34 |  Marseille | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 35 |  Celtic | 3 | -6 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 3 | -9 | 0 | LostLostLost |
Lines after 8th and 24th place mark the zones. The two teams of this match are in bold.
In Europe this season
Sturm Graz
7 games: 3 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost (90 minutes)
xG 2.24 for, 3.68 against, in 2 games with xG
- Wonv MarseilleUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20261–0xG 1.87–0.80
- Lostat BournemouthUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20260–3xG 0.37–2.88
- Drawnv RennesUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20260–0
- Lostv FenerbahçeUEFA Champions League11 Aug 20260–1
- Lostat FenerbahçeUEFA Champions League5 Aug 20260–2
- Wonat Heart Of MidlothianUEFA Champions League28 Jul 20262–0
- Wonv Heart Of MidlothianUEFA Champions League21 Jul 20264–0
Celje
9 games: 1 won, 5 drawn, 3 lost (90 minutes)
xG 3.40 for, 5.77 against, in 3 games with xG
- Drawnv Red Bull SalzburgUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20262–2xG 1.53–1.72
- Lostv Omonia NicosiaUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20260–3xG 0.97–2.12
- Lostat Bayer LeverkusenUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20260–2xG 0.90–1.93
- Drawnv Slovan BratislavaUEFA Champions League26 Aug 20261–1
- Drawnat Slovan BratislavaUEFA Champions League19 Aug 20261–1
- Wonv Ararat-ArmeniaUEFA Champions League11 Aug 20262–0
- Lostat Ararat-ArmeniaUEFA Champions League4 Aug 20261–2
- Drawnv Egnatia RrogozhinëUEFA Champions League28 Jul 20261–1
- Drawnat Egnatia RrogozhinëUEFA Champions League22 Jul 20263–3
Home and away
League figures are against each club's own league opponents, so they do not compare across leagues.
Sturm GrazSturm Graz at home
Last 5: 3 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
- DrawnRiedBundesliga · Austria25 Oct 20262–2
- WonMarseille22 Oct 20261–0
- WonGrazer AKBundesliga · Austria18 Oct 20266–1
- DrawnRennes16 Sep 20260–0
- WonLask LinzBundesliga · Austria13 Sep 20262–1
Sturm Graz: home games in Bundesliga · Austria
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 17 scored, 8 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 7 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 3 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 3 of 10
CeljeCelje away
Last 5: 1 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
- LostBayer Leverkusen16 Sep 20260–2
- DrawnSlovan BratislavaUEFA Champions League19 Aug 20261–1
- LostArarat-ArmeniaUEFA Champions League4 Aug 20261–2
- DrawnEgnatia RrogozhinëUEFA Champions League22 Jul 20263–3
- WonAEK Athens FCUEFA Europa Conference League19 Mar 20262–0
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
Sturm Graz- Last match
- 4 days before1 Nov 2026 · v Wolfsberger AC · Bundesliga · Austria
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Red Bull Salzburg · Bundesliga · Austria
Celje- Last match
- 4 days before1 Nov 2026 · v Nafta · 1. SNL
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Radomlje · 1. SNL
Injuries and suspensions
- Ruled out
- N. Geyrhofer (Off the roster) · L. Grgic (Knee Injury) · S. Jatta (Shoulder Injury) · D. Khudyakov (Leg Injury) · O. Kiteishvili (Calf Injury) · G. Mamageishvili (Injury) · F. Rozga (Muscle Injury) · E. Soglo (Muscle Injury) · N. Weiper (Injury) · S. Wlodarczyk (Off the roster)
- Ruled out
- I. Calusic (Off the roster) · J. Pisek (Off the roster) · R. Pozeg (Off the roster) · Z. L. Sega (Off the roster) · S. Sluga (Off the roster) · D. Vuklisevic (Off the roster)
Published 5 Nov 2026, 18:58 GMT · not changed since
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