Midtjylland — Sturm Graz : Match Preview and Prediction for September 24,2025

Midtjylland’s Current Form

FC Midtjylland approaches the start of the group stage in excellent form, showcasing impressive readiness.

Recent Domestic Performance

The hosts comfortably secured a 2-0 home victory against Viborg in the Danish Superliga over the weekend. This win served as a strong bounce-back after their 0-1 defeat to Nordsjælland in the previous round.

League Standing & Missed Opportunities

Mike Tullberg’s squad currently occupies second place in the league table, trailing leaders Aarhus by just two points. Had it not been for surprising home draws against Odense (3-3) and Fredericia (3-3), they would arguably be leading the championship race right now.

Potent Offensive Power

Midtjylland boasts the most prolific attack in the national championship, having netted an impressive 23 goals in nine matches. This averages out to an exceptional 2.55 goals per game.

Danish Cup Success

Their successful start in the Danish Cup is also noteworthy, as they faced a formidable away challenge against Aalborg in the Round of 32, emerging victorious with a convincing 3-0 scoreline.

Qualification Journey

In the itself, the Danish side navigated three qualification rounds with minimal difficulty, only encountering a slight challenge in the very first stage against Hibernian (1-1, 2-1 aggregate). However, Fredrikstad (3-1, 2-0 aggregate) and KuPS (4-0, 2-0 aggregate) proved to be no match for them. Thus, the hosts are undoubtedly well-prepared for their campaign in Europe’s second-tier club competition.

Team News: Midtjylland Absentees

Mike Tullberg will be unable to call upon Gorgon and Silva, who are considered reserve players, for this fixture.

Sturm Graz’s Mixed Domestic Start

Despite being the reigning Austrian champions, Sturm Graz has not had the most convincing start to their domestic league campaign.

Recent League Form & Key Matches

While the visitors have secured four victories, they have also suffered two defeats already. A crucial win came in their last league outing against RB Salzburg (2-0), who are considered their primary rivals for the championship title. However, unexpected home setbacks against Rapid Wien (2-3) and Austria Vienna (0-1) have also occurred.

Bundesliga Position

Jürgen Säumel’s squad currently sits in second place in the Bundesliga, five points adrift of leaders Rapid Wien.

Austrian Cup Progression

Their journey in the Austrian Cup has been predictably straightforward, facing humble opponents like Bischofshofen (4-0) and Rottenmann (2-0).

European Campaign Struggles

While their domestic performances have been decent, their European campaigns have told a different story. Last season, Sturm Graz managed to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage, finishing 30th overall among participants. However, in the current season, they started directly in the final qualifying round and suffered a comprehensive defeat against Bodø/Glimt (0-5, 2-1 aggregate). It remains to be seen how the Austrians will fare in the , as they face tough opponents here too. Their first two matches include encounters against Midtjylland and Rangers.

Team News: Sturm Graz Injury Concerns

In stark contrast to his counterpart, Jürgen Säumel is grappling with significant squad absences, including Khudyakov, Malic, Gorenc-Stankovic, and Kayombo.

Key Player: Otar Kiteishvili

Surprisingly, the team’s leading offensive player is Otar Kiteishvili, who has contributed an impressive six (5 goals + 1 assist) goal-involvements so far.