Prediction Admira vs Sturm Graz 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Austrian Cup on 29/10/2025

Match context and momentum

This Round of 16 tie at the BSFZ-Arena on October 29 promises a lively cup clash between Admira and Sturm Graz. Admira arrive off the back of a confidence-boosting run: a 3-1 victory away to First Vienna on October 24 continued a remarkable unbeaten stretch reflected in a ten-match form sequence that reads mostly wins and draws. That run has given Admira real momentum, and playing at Maria Enzersdorf — a compact venue with the kind of atmosphere that can squeeze visiting teams — only adds to their belief. Filip Ristanić’s recent showing earned him best-player recognition in the last league win, and Admira’s form suggests a side compact enough to make life difficult for opponents.

Sturm Graz, meanwhile, come to the cup fixture with heavy attacking credentials and a slightly different recent narrative. Their October schedule has been intense, highlighted by European action that saw them edged by Celtic 2-1 on October 23 after leading at half-time. Domestic and continental victories have peppered their run, producing a string of wins that underline the team’s ability to create and convert chances. Statistical snapshots underline Sturm Graz’s offensive threat: they average a high volume of shots and dangerous attacks, and their corners and shot totals point to a team that presses forward and tests goalkeepers frequently.

Tactical picture and head-to-head hints

The head-to-head memory most relevant here is the 2-2 friendly between these sides in mid-2024 — a result that suggests neither team backs down and both can find the net in the same game. Admira’s recent string of results shows a side capable of efficient finishing and resilient defending when required, while Sturm Graz’s metrics show an aggressive approach and the capacity to engineer scoring opportunities in clusters. The analytics available portray Admira as compact and effective, with decent shot numbers and an unbeaten spell, and Sturm Graz as the more adventurous outfit, creating more dangerous attacks and corners on average.

Given Admira’s recent domestic form and the home setting, they cannot be discounted. Yet Sturm Graz’s attacking intensity and their habit of producing chances — even on the road — make this tie unlikely to be a sterile defensive duel. The combination of Admira’s confidence and Sturm’s forward momentum points to a match where chances will be carved out at both ends.

Betting suggestion

Betting suggestion: Both Teams to Score — YES.
Rationale: recent form, the 2-2 head-to-head, and striking difference in attacking metrics suggest both sides have the firepower and tactical impetus to score. Backing BTTS offers a balanced wager that captures Admira’s home confidence and Sturm Graz’s clear offensive threat.