The Europa League continues this Thursday evening with an intriguing clash between Feyenoord and Sturm Graz at De Kuip. Both sides find themselves near the bottom of the League Phase standings — Feyenoord in 30th place and Sturm Graz just one spot above in 29th — and will be desperate to end their disappointing European campaigns on a positive note. With both teams struggling for consistency and defensive solidity, this encounter promises to deliver plenty of attacking action and goals.

Feyenoord’s Recent Form and Key Stats

Feyenoord enter this fixture in poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches across all competitions. Their recent 3-4 defeat to Sparta Rotterdam on January 18 highlighted ongoing defensive issues, as they have now conceded an average of 2.4 goals per game over that stretch while scoring 1.6. The Dutch side’s Europa League campaign has been equally disappointing, with just three points collected from six matches, leaving them on the brink of elimination.

At home, De Kuip has not been the fortress it once was. Feyenoord have managed only one win in their last six home games in all competitions (D1 L4). However, their matches have been consistently entertaining, with Over 1.5 goals scored in each of their last 12 home fixtures and Over 0.5 goals in the second half in all of them. Both teams have scored in each of their last 10 home matches, underlining the attacking potential but also the defensive fragility of the hosts.

• Over 1.5 goals in the last 18 matches of Feyenoord.


• At least one goal conceded in their last 15 matches.


• Both teams scored in the last 10 home matches.


• Feyenoord have not drawn in 37 of their last 40 matches.

Despite their struggles, Feyenoord have shown attacking intent, scoring in 19 of their last 20 home games. Their challenge remains at the back, where lapses in concentration have cost them dearly in both domestic and European competitions.

Sturm Graz’s Recent Form and Key Stats

Sturm Graz have also endured a difficult Europa League campaign, collecting only four points from six matches. Their last competitive outing was a 3-1 defeat to Austria Wien on December 14, and with the Austrian Bundesliga yet to resume, this will be their first official match in over a month. The lack of recent competitive action could affect their rhythm and match sharpness.

In Europe, Sturm Graz have struggled away from home, losing all three of their away fixtures and conceding at least two goals in each. Their overall away form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five road games across all competitions. Nevertheless, their matches tend to produce goals, with Over 0.5 goals in the second half recorded in 19 of their last 20 games and in each of their last 13 away fixtures.

• Over 0.5 goals in the second half in 19 of the last 20 matches of Sturm Graz.


• Sturm Graz have not drawn in 19 of their last 20 away matches.


• Average goals scored: 1.0; conceded: 1.6 in their last five matches.


• Lost at half time in 6 of their last 10 away Europa League matches.

While Sturm Graz’s attack has been modest, their defensive record suggests vulnerabilities that Feyenoord could exploit. The Austrian side’s inability to keep clean sheets on the road makes them susceptible to conceding, especially against a team that tends to score regularly at home.

Feyenoord vs Sturm Graz Analysis and Prediction

Both teams enter this match with defensive concerns and a tendency to be involved in high-scoring encounters. Feyenoord’s home games have consistently featured goals at both ends, while Sturm Graz’s away fixtures have followed a similar pattern. The Dutch side’s attacking output, combined with their leaky defense, suggests that this could be another open contest.

Historically, the head-to-head record between these sides is balanced, with Feyenoord winning once, drawing once, and losing twice. Their last meeting ended 1-0, but given the current form of both teams, a repeat of such a low-scoring affair seems unlikely. With Feyenoord’s need to restore pride and Sturm Graz eager to make a statement after a long break, both sides are expected to push forward aggressively.

Considering the statistical trends — including Feyenoord’s streak of matches with goals in both halves and Sturm Graz’s consistent second-half scoring — this fixture looks primed for goals. The attacking intent of both teams, coupled with their defensive frailties, makes the Both Teams To Score market particularly appealing.

Feyenoord vs Sturm Graz prediction by BetMines:
Both Teams To Score (Yes) with 65% probability.