Match Details
The match between Sporting CP and Sturm Graz is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2023, at the Estádio José Alvalade. This UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 6 encounter will see Sporting CP as the local team. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner: 1.73, Draw: 4.27, Away Winner: 4.94.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Sporting CP and Sturm Graz have faced each other once before in the UEFA Europa League group stage on September 21, 2023. In that match, Sporting CP emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.
Team Form: Sporting CP
Sporting CP has had a mixed run of form in their recent matches across various competitions. They have won three out of their last six matches, lost two, and drawn one. In terms of goals scored and conceded during this period, they have netted a total of 17 goals while conceding eight.
In the UEFA Europa League Group D standings, Sporting CP currently occupies the second position with eight points from five matches played. Their goal difference stands at +1.
Their most recent match was against Guimaraes in the Primeira Liga where they suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 3-2.
Team Form: Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz has also experienced a mixed bag of results in their recent matches, particularly when playing away from home. Out of their last six away matches in all competitions, they have won three games and lost two while drawing one. During this period, they managed to score seven goals while conceding just three.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League Group D standings so far, Sturm Graz currently sits in third place with four points from five matches. They have a negative goal difference of -2.
Their most recent match was against SCR Altach in the Austrian Bundesliga, which they won 1-0.
Key Players
For Sporting CP, João Paulo Dias Fernandes, commonly known as Paulinho, has been in fine form recently. He has scored nine goals in 19 appearances and will be a key player to watch out for. Additionally, Viktor Einar Gyökeres has been impressive with 15 goals and five assists in 18 matches.
Sturm Graz’s Szymon Włodarczyk has been their top scorer this season with nine goals in 27 appearances. Tomi Horvat has also made valuable contributions with six goals in 23 matches.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performance, Sporting CP has shown a strong attacking prowess, scoring an average of 2.83 goals per game across all competitions. However, their defensive record is slightly concerning as they have conceded an average of 1.33 goals per game during the same period.
On the other hand, Sturm Graz’s away form indicates that they are a well-organized defensive unit, conceding an average of just 0.5 goals per game on the road. Their attacking output stands at an average of 1.17 goals per game away from home.
Prediction: Sporting CP 3 – 1 Sturm Graz
Taking into account both teams’ recent performances and historical head-to-head record, it is likely that Sporting CP will come out on top in this match against Sturm Graz. The predicted outcome is Sporting CP 3 – 1 Sturm Graz based on the gathered data
