AMEDEUS' AUSTRIA OFB CUP SHOOTING STAR!

Handicapper

Amedeus Mastrangelo

League

SOCCER

Competition

Rapid Wien vs Sturm Graz

Time

05/01/2024 11:00 AM

Bet Type

Moneyline

Pick

Sturm Graz -106 (Bet365)

Outcome

Win

Analysis

Sturm Graz is coming into this match playing in great form in their recent matches. They have won 5 of their last 6 matches with no losses in that span. Their defense has been good in those as they have been averaging under 1 goal allowed per match in their last 5 matches, and their attack has been on fire as they have scored at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 4 as well as 4 of their last 6 matches, scoring 5 goals in their last 2 matches alone. They are coming off of a 2-2 away draw in their last match which they blew their 2-0 lead in, but they were also playing against RB Salzburg who is one of the best teams in this league right now and that 1 point was huge for Sturm Graz as it allowed them to keep their 3 point lead at the top of the table over RB Salzburg. Sturm Graz finished the regular season in 2nd place but they have been much better in this championship round as they are now at the top of the table. They are going up against a Rapid Wien side that has not been in good form in their recent matches. They have lost their last 3 straight matches and they have no wins in their last 5 straight. Their attack has not been good in these as they have scored just 1 goal in their last 3 matches, and their defense has also been awful as they have allowed 8 goals in their last 2 matches alone. They are coming off of a 5-0 loss against LASK Linz in their last match and prior to that they had lost 2 straight matches against Sturm Graz, losing 1-0 away and 3-1 at home. Sturm Graz has been focused on winning this cup as they have won all of their matches in this competition, including their last 2 matches against Bundesliga opponents, even beating RB Salzburg 4-3 in the semi final. Rapid Wien has also done well in this competition but they have been getting a false sense of security as they have not faced a single Bundesliga opponent on their road to the final. Sturm Graz has been in great form recently and they have already beaten Rapid Wien twice in the last 2 weeks. Sturm Graz is also the defending champion of this competition and they actually beat Rapid Wien in last year's final 2-0. Sturm Graz will win this match and lift the trophy here. Austria OFB Cup: Sturm Graz ML