Sturm Graz vs Brann Prediction & Betting Tips (29 January)

At the end of regulation time, Sturm Graz will exit the Europa League since they are mathematically eliminated, being 4 points behind 24th place, held by Celtic. Last week's defeat against Feyenoord 3-0 put an end to Austrian hopes in this 2025-26 edition. We will recall the defeats against Red Star Belgrade 0-1, in Greece against Panathinakos 2-1, on the Celtic pitch 2-1, or even at Midtjylland 2-0. The only victory for the local players was written during the clash with Rangers at home 2-1. We can also mention the parity score with Nottingham Forest 0-0. No championship last weekend for the current 3rd in the Austrian elite, behind the big names LASK Linz and Salzburg. For his part, Brann has already folded his championship and the resumption will not take place until March from now on. As a reminder, the visiting team finished in 4th place in their championship, qualifying for the summer playoffs of the Conference League.

In order to compensate for this lack of competition, the Norwegians would consider winning their case within the top 24 and participating in the 1/16 finals, although behind them, the step may be too high. Still, Brann occupies 22nd place with 9 points. Last week, Brann still passed 3 pawns to Midtjylland, resident of the top 8 4th but did not manage to take the match 3-3. The adventure got tougher over time. Indeed, defeat in Lille during the first day 2-1, subsequently, the Norwegian team offered Utrecht 1-0 and the Rangers 3-0. Then, Bologna 0-0 and PAOK Salonika 1-1 on the pitch before being sent to the ropes by Fenerbahce defeated 0-4. 

Signing a few days ago, the excellent Gizo Mamageishvili (6 goals, 8 assists with Iberia 1999 in Georgia) is not eligible to play under European skies. He is far from being the only one in this condition since Ryan Fosso (arrived from Fortuna Sittard) and Jusuf Gazibehovic (on loan from Cologne) are not eligible. Borkovic has been sidelined since the start of the competition. Dimitri Lavalee (4 appearances in C3) and Leon Grgic (3 goals, 1 assist in the championship) are injured and forced to throw in the towel. Author of 2 goals in the competition, Tomi Horvat (Slovenian international) will be at the disposal of his coach as will Maurice Malone and Jatta (3 goals each in the championship). Having returned from non-constructive loans, Martin Hellan and Rasmus Holten are not qualified and will play very little a priori. On the other hand, the most important E.

Gudmundsson (5 goals, 5 assists in the league), striker Saevar Magnusson (5 goals in the league) S.Opsahl and Jonas Torsvik (20) are injured and should all stay warm at home. For this poster considered as a final for qualification in the play-off, the coach will be able to use Emil Kornvig, author of 3 goals in the competition and Noah Holm (2 goals in C3). It is always valuable to remember that the important Aune Heggebo (8 goals, 3 assists in the championship) has decided to continue his career in the colors of West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Against Midtjylland, Bard Finne returned from injury, playing for a good quarter of an hour. 

• Summary: SK Sturm Graz is going head to head with SK Brann starting on 29 Jan 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Merkur Arena stadium, Graz city, Austria. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League .
• Sturm Graz Feedinco Rating: 6.65
• Brann Feedinco Rating: 6.77