August 20th features a match where Sturm Graz will host LASK Linz at Merkur Arena in a clash of these two evenly matched Tipico Bundesliga teams. 3rd placed Sturm Graz is fresh off their 4-0 shutout win against Rheindorf Altach. Rasmus Winther Hojlund scored the first goal for Sturm Graz in the 15th minute, then Emanuel Emegha added another in the 72nd minute In the end, Rheindorf Altach was frustrated by Sturm Graz’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Sturm Graz ended the match with the shutout victory. Sturm Graz is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while lASK Linz is fresh off their 2-1 win against Rapid Wien. Thomas Goiginger struck first for LASK Linz in the 10th minute, then Keito Nakamura added another in the 43rd minute on a feed from Ljubicic. LASK Linz is looking for direction having 3 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Sturm Graz won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Marin Ljubicic has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, hes scored six goals for LASK Linz. Sturm Graz is fortunate enough to have Hojlund in top form. In the last 5 matches the attacker has scored 4 goals.