The Matchday 7 fixture of the Europa League 2025/26 group stage between Feyenoord and Sturm Graz will take place on 22 january at Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam. Feyenoord vs Sturm Graz: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord lost away to FCSB in the last round (3:4). It was the third consecutive defeat and the fifth since the start of the main stage. Moreover, the home side conceded even in a match they won during this period. Furthermore, the club has failed to keep a clean sheet for nine consecutive Europa League matches. Despite these results, the team still have a theoretical chance to fight for the play-offs, trailing by four points, but that opportunity will disappear with defeat in the upcoming match.
- The home side conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 Europa League matches.
- On their own ground in this competition the club has avoided defeat in 7 of the previous 9 games (5 wins, 2 draws).
- In 5 of the last 7 home matches in the Europa League Feyenoord failed to score more than one goal.
Potential Feyenoord Lineup
Timon Wellenreuther – Jordan Lotomba, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Jordan Bos – Sam Stein, Luciano Valente, Hwang In-beom – Kasper Tengstedt, Anis Hadj-Moussa, Leo Sauer.
Defenders Gernot Trauner, Thomas Belin, Malcolm Ieng, Bart Nijkoop, Gijs Smal, Jivairo Ried, forward Ayase Ueda, Gaoussou Diarra and midfielder Jakub Moder are injured. Goalkeeper Justin Bijlow has left the squad. Midfielder Oussama Targallin has been given rest.
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz lost at home to Crvena Zvezda in the last round (0:1). That result extended the visitors' winless run in the Europa League to four matches (1 draw, 3 defeats). Defensive problems are evident: the team kept a clean sheet in only one of their last 10 matches in this competition. With 3 points the club is placed 29th in the standings. The four-point gap to the play-off zone means defeat in the next round will end hopes of continuing in this European competition.
Since the new year the team have been coached by Fabio Ingolitsch, who previously worked in the domestic championship.
- Sturm Graz failed to score more than one goal in 8 of their previous 9 Europa League matches.
- On the road in this competition the team have a run of 5 consecutive defeats.
- In 8 of the last 10 away Europa League games the visitors conceded at least twice.
Potential Sturm Graz Lineup
Oliver Christensen – Arijan Malic, Emir Karic, Niklas Geirhofer, Heiland Mitchell – Jon Gorenc Stankovic, Otar Kiteishvili, Tomi Horvat, Jakob Hoedl – Maurice Malone, Sidi Yatta.
Midfielder Tochi Chukwuani has moved to Rangers. Forward Leog Grgic and defender Dimitri Lavalle are injured.
Referee
Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
Matches – 7 (International Matches, 2025/26);
Yellow Cards (including second yellows) – 36;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 5.1;
Red Cards Shown – 0;
Fouls Per Match – 29;
Penalties – 57%.
Feyenoord vs Sturm Graz: Match Prediction
This is a key match for the prospects of both teams in the Europa League, in which neither side can afford to drop points. Both opponents will be set on winning, so an attacking game should be expected from both. With defensive issues on display, that should lead to goals being scored.
The home side have one of the highest scoring rates among teams in the lower third of the table. At home in the Europa League the team have scored in 8 of their last 9 matches. The only opponent they failed to score against was Aston Villa, who rank among the top four for defensive reliability in the current competition. Meanwhile, Feyenoord have conceded in all six matches of the main stage, and in four cases conceded at least twice. The large number of injured defenders should also be noted.
Defensively the visitors are hardly better – they have one clean sheet, which might not have happened had an opponent converted a penalty. On the road in the Europa League 2025/26 Sturm Graz conceded 6 of their 8 goals away from home. The attack looks modest, but maximum effort will be required in the upcoming match.
Prediction: Both Teams To Score
* For each team the starting lineup in its previous match is indicated.
