Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest prediction 06.11.2025 | Europa League
SK Sturm Graz
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Nottingham Forest
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4.88
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4.08
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1.65
Contents
- Competition: Europa League
- Date: 6th October 2025
- Kick-off: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CET
- Venue: Liebenauer Stadium
Sturm Graz welcome Premier League side Nottingham Forest to Austria for Matchday 3 of the 2025/26 Europa League, with both teams chasing their second win of the campaign.
The Austrian hosts picked up their only points so far with a 2-1 victory over Rangers on Matchday 2, while Forest are off to a stronger start with the Reds sitting on four points after a 2-2 draw with Real Betis and a 2-0 win over Porto.
Can Sturm make home advantage count, or will Forest secure their second win under Sean Dyce? Read on for our betting tips, predictions, and the latest team news ahead of this exciting clash.
H2H stats
This isn’t the first time these two clubs have met on the continental stage. Sturm Graz and Nottingham Forest previously faced off in the 1983/84 UEFA Cup quarter-finals. Forest edged the first leg 1-0 at home but Sturm hit back with a 1-0 win in the return leg. In the end, Forest advanced to the semi-finals after finding the net in extra time.
Sturm Graz team overview
Sturm Graz enjoyed a fine spell between September and early October, stringing together four straight wins - their best run since August 2024. Their momentum has stalled in recent weeks, with three defeats and no wins from their last four outings.
Even so, there’s still room for optimism. Sturm have been excellent at home in Europe, winning each of their last four European matches on their own turf. That run includes their 2-1 victory over Rangers, which remains their only win in this season’s Europa League campaign.
On the injury front, Belmin Beganovic is still out with a muscle issue and won’t be fit in time for this clash. Meanwhile, Tochi Chukwuani misses out through suspension after his red card against Celtic on Matchday 3.
Last matches of SK Sturm Graz
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Rapid Wien
2 : 1
SK Sturm Graz
Admiral Bundesliga
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Flyeralarm Admira
9 : 10
SK Sturm Graz
Austrian Cup
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SK Sturm Graz
1 : 3
Wolfsberger AC
Admiral Bundesliga
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Celtic
2 : 1
SK Sturm Graz
Europa League
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Blau-Weiß Linz
3 : 4
SK Sturm Graz
Admiral Bundesliga
SK Sturm Graz lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oliver Christensen
Defenders
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17
Emir Karić
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24
Dimitri Lavalée
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5
Tim Oermann
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23
Arjan Malić
Midfielders
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21
Tochi Chukwuani
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19
Tomi Horvat
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4
Jon Gorenc Stanković
Forwards
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77
Maurice Malone
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11
Axel Kayombo
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10
Otar Kiteishvili
Nottingham Forest team overview
It’s been a turbulent season for Nottingham Forest, who have already parted ways with Nuno Espírito Santo and Ange Postecoglou. New boss Sean Dyche is still trying to steady the ship, having managed just one win in his first ten games in charge.
There was, however, a glimmer of hope last weekend as Forest fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United, a result that could give the squad a much-needed confidence boost.
Their away record in Europe remains a worry, though - just one win in their last eight on the road across European competitions.
Dyche has a few injury headaches to deal with, too. Oleksandr Zinchenko missed the draw with United last weekend due to injury and remains unavailable. Ola Aina and Dilane Bakwa will also not recover in time for this week’s trip to Austria.
Last matches of Nottingham Forest
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Nottingham Forest
2 : 2
Manchester United
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
2 : 0
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Nottingham Forest
2 : 0
Porto
Europa League
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Nottingham Forest
0 : 3
Chelsea
Premier League
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Newcastle United
2 : 0
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
Nottingham Forest lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Matz Sels
Defenders
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37
Nicolò Savona
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31
Nikola Milenković
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5
Murillo
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3
Neco Williams
Midfielders
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8
Elliot Anderson
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10
Morgan Gibbs-White
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12
Douglas Luiz
Forwards
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14
Dan Ndoye
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19
Igor Jesus
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7
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Prediction
Both teams have been inconsistent, so predicting a winner is tough. But one thing seems likely and that is goals. Sturm Graz have conceded at least twice in four of their last five matches, and Forest have done the same in five of their last six. Expect an open, entertaining contest. Predicted score: 2-2.
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- Forest have kept a clean sheet in only one of their 14 games this season.
- Sturm Graz finished only two of their last nine games without conceding.
- Two of Forest’s three Europa League games this season have produced 4+ goals.
Main prediction SK Sturm Graz - Nottingham Forest
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.79
SK Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest standings in Europa League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Midtjylland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 2 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Sporting Braga | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 0 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Olympique Lyonnais | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 0 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 | Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 5 | Viktoria Plzeň | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 6 | SC Freiburg | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 7 | Ferencvárosi | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 8 | Brann | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 9 | Celta de Vigo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 11 | LOSC Lille | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 | Go Ahead Eagles | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 13 | Young Boys | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Fenerbahçe | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 15 | Porto | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 16 | Real Betis | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 5 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 19 | Genk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 20 | PAOK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 21 | Celtic | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 22 | Panathinaikos | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 23 | Roma | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 24 | Basel | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 25 | Feyenoord | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 26 | Ludogorets | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 3 |
| 27 | Sturm Graz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 | FCSB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 29 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 30 | Crvena Zvezda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 1 |
| 31 | Malmö FF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 1 |
| 32 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 6 | -5 | 1 |
| 33 | Nice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 | Salzburg | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 | FC Utrecht | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 | Rangers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 6 | -5 | 0 |