Borussia Dortmund vs Sturm Graz
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| 29 | 6 | 3 | -5 |
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Dortmund take on Sturm Graz in UCL clash after Leipzig win.
As Borussia Dortmund welcomes Sturm Graz to Signal Iduna Park for their first-ever encounter, both sides look to shake off recent stumbles, with the hosts defending an impressive home record in the Champions League and the visitors desperate to secure their first points in the group stage.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund, after clinching victories in their first two UEFA Champions League matches, aims to address errors from Matchday 3. They appeared set for a third consecutive win but faced a setback with a second-half hat-trick from Vinicius Jr. in a 5-2 loss to Real Madrid, despite leading 2-0 at halftime.
Their form recently took an upward turn with a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig, marking their second victory in five matches across all competitions. This result helped them bounce back after experiencing three consecutive losses.
This match against Sturm Graz is Dortmund's first encounter with the Austrian side. Historically, they have excelled against Austrian teams, winning their first four European matches against such opponents between 2003 and 2015.
In the Champions League, Dortmund has been formidable at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 matches at Signal Iduna Park and winning their last four in a row. Since November 2021, Ajax, under Erik ten Hag, is the only visiting team to secure a win there in the group phase.
Manager Nuri Şahin is set to employ a 4—5—1 formation, with Serhou Guirassy, who recently scored against Leipzig, spearheading the attack. However, Dortmund faces injury woes, with Karim Adeyemi and Giovanni Reyna among the seven sidelined players.
Sturm Graz
Sturm Graz will continue the search for their first few points in the Champions League this season, having lost all previous outings. Their recent form took a hit as they drew 1-1 with ten-man SK Rapid, conceding a late penalty from Dion Beljo in the 90th minute that denied them a third consecutive victory in all competitions.
Despite sitting atop the Austrian league table, their Champions League campaign has been disastrous, with three defeats in a row in the competition. Historically, they have only lost four matches in a row in the same campaign once before, during their first four matches in the competition in 1998-99.
For Sturm Graz, achieving a victory against a German side in European competitions has been a daunting task. They have faced German opponents six times previously without securing a win, recording five losses and one draw.
The Austrian side is expected to line up in a 4—4—2 formation, with Mika Biereth teaming up with Seedy Jatta in attack.
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