Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Tuesday, November 5.
- Time: 9:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park.
Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz will be one of seven UEFA Champions League matches to be played on November 5 as the 11th placed team will host the team in 32nd place.
The Black and Yellow will enter this game on the back of a stuttering run of form across competitions. They have won two and lost three of their last five outings, scoring seven times and conceding a worrying 10 times in that span. Despite losing 1-0 against Wolfsburg in the DFB Pokal, Dortmund secured a crucial 2-1 win over RB Leipzig in their last Bundesliga match. They will look to carry that form into the next one.
SK Sturm Graz, on the other hand, will enter their next matchup on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches across competitions. Their last outing in the UCL ended in a 2-0 defeat to Sporting CP, after which they have been unbeaten in three games. While they have conceded at least one goal in each of these three games, they will draw confidence from the fact that they are unbeaten.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz Team News
Dortmund Team News
Nuri Sahin went with a strong lineup in the team’s last game as they secured a crucial 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. However, Marcel Sabitzer and Maximilian Beier both suffered knocks in that one and could be doubtful. Meanwhile, Karim Adeyemi, Yan Couto, Julien Duranville, Giovanni Reyna and Niklas Sule remain sidelined with injuries.
SK Sturm Graz Team News
Manager Christian Ilzer fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last game, sticking to a preferred 4-3-1-2 with most of the first-choice players included. While that game ended in a 1-1 draw against Rapid, Ilzer will draw positivity from the fact that none of the players suffered injury, meaning they will all be available for selection for the next one.
Predicted Lineups
Dortmund Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Alexander Meyer.
Defenders: Pascal Gross, Emre Can (C), Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini.
Midfielders: Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt.
Forwards: Maximilian Beier, Serhou Guirassy, Jamie Gittens.
SK Sturm Graz Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Kjell Scherpen.
Defenders: Jusuf Gazibegovic, Emanuel Aiwu, Niklas Geyrhofer, Dimitri Lavalee.
Midfielders: Malick Yalcouye, Tochi Chukwuani, Otar Kiteishvili (C).
Forwards: William Boving, Seedy Jatta, Mika Biereth.
Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz Head-to-Head Record
The upcoming match in the UEFA Champions League will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Borussia Dortmund and SK Sturm Graz.
Key Players to Watch
Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
With a goal in his last Bundesliga outing in a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig, Guirassy has now added to his impressive run of goal contributions. He has scored two goals and provided two assists in the team’s last five matches across competitions. With Karim Adeyemi yet to return to fitness, all eyes and the spotlight will remain on Serhou Guirassy.
Mika Biereth (SK Sturm Graz)
The former Arsenal striker has been immense for SK Sturm this season, contributing towards nine goals for them across competitions. Of those, just one has been an assist, while the other eight have all been goals at various stages this season and the team will rely on him in a big game. Sturm have played three games in the UCL but are yet to get on the scoresheet in the competition, and Biereth will look to end that run.
Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz Prediction
Given the lack of history between these two clubs, combined with the topsy-turvy form these two teams have been in of late, this game is very hard to predict. However, Dortmund will be pleased to have home advantage and will look to put an early end to this game. They are more than capable of doing so, with Sturm yet to score in the UCL.
Prediction: Dortmund 3-1 SK Sturm Graz
Where to watch Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Germany | DAZN |
| Austria | Sky Austria |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz?
A. Dortmund will host SK Sturm Graz on Tuesday, November 5 at 9:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz?
A. Dortmund 3-1 SK Sturm Graz.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Dortmund vs SK Sturm Graz?
A. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.