At the Merkur Arena on 6 November 2025, Sturm Graz host Nottingham Forest in a Europa League clash between two sides trying to steady their form after mixed domestic and European results.
Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
Both teams are inconsistent offensively, and with Nottingham Forest tightening structure under Sean Dyche, a low-scoring tactical battle looks most likely.
Sturm Graz: Unstable, Yet Hard to Beat at Home
Sturm’s recent form has dipped - three losses in four across all competitions - but at home they remain competitive. They showed resilience in their 2–1 win against Rangers and typically create enough to score, though they also concede regularly. In five of their last six matches, both teams have scored, but against stronger or well-organised defences, their attack sometimes fades after early pressure. Expect them to rely on intensity and set pieces rather than fluid attacking play.
Nottingham Forest: Dyche Instilling Discipline
The arrival of Sean Dyche has already brought a shift toward compactness and directness. A 2–0 win over Porto in his debut was encouraging, but subsequent league results - a 0–2 loss at Bournemouth and 2–2 vs Manchester United - reveal that the team is still adjusting. Dyche’s approach prioritises shape and defensive responsibility, and Forest’s low block can frustrate possession-based sides like Sturm. The problem remains consistency in attack: only one clean sheet all season but also few matches with more than two goals scored.
