Sturm Graz and Rapid Wien meet at Merkur-Arena, Graz on Sunday, May 17 at 2:30 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Bundesliga – Championship. Just 2 points separate them in the standings.

Sturm Graz come into this fixture drawing too many games (4D in last 5). Rapid Wien travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Sturm Graz won their last outing, while Rapid Wien suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Sturm Graz and Rapid Wien have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (5W–1D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Rapid Wien won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Sturm Graz win or a draw looks most likely.