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Salzburg vs Sturm Graz

Austrian BundesligaFull time · 3 May 2026
Salzburg

Salzburg

Drew · xG 1.86LLDLWLast 5
Full time
1 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Yorbe Vertessen 22' · ⚽ Axel Kayombo 90'

Sturm Graz

Drew · xG 1.13WWWDDLast 5
Sturm Graz
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ STU · last goal · 90'
45
55
RBS · 1.86 xG1.13 xG · STU
Match StoryFull breakdown

Salzburg 1–1 Sturm Graz

Salzburg could only manage a 1-1 draw at home to Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga, dropping points they simply cannot afford at this stage of the season. Connor Maguire gives his verdict.

Austrian BundesligaSun 3 May, 16:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Sturm Graz end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionAustrian Bundesliga
First Goal
Yorbe Vertessen
22'⚽
Yorbe Vertessen
Match Report
Salzburg Drop Two Points in 1-1 Draw With Sturm Graz as Title Push Stalls
CMConnor Maguire

Salzburg Drop Two Points in 1-1 Draw With Sturm Graz as Title Push Stalls

Salzburg could only manage a 1-1 draw at home to Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga, dropping points they simply cannot afford at this stage of the season. Connor Maguire gives his verdict.

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Key Events
  1. 5'
    Sturm GrazGizo MamageishviliGizo Mamageishvili
    Foul
  2. 22'
    SalzburgYorbe VertessenYorbe Vertessen
    Right foot shot
  3. 59'
    Sturm GrazPaul KollerPaul Koller
    off: Jeyland Mitchell
  4. 73'
    Sturm GrazOtar KiteishviliOtar Kiteishvili
    off: Gizo Mamageishvili
  5. 73'
    Sturm GrazNiklas GeyrhoferNiklas Geyrhofer
    off: Emir Karic
  6. 73'
    Sturm GrazLuca WeinhandlLuca Weinhandl
    off: Ryan Fosso
  7. 74'
    SalzburgEdmund BaidooEdmund Baidoo
    off: Yorbe Vertessen
  8. 77'
    Sturm Graz
  9. 80'
    SalzburgKarim KonatéKarim Konaté
    off: Karim Onisiwo
  10. 80'
    SalzburgMoussa YeoMoussa Yeo
    off: Kerim Alajbegovic
  11. 87'
    SalzburgAleksa TerzicAleksa Terzic
    off: Sota Kitano
  12. 88'
    Sturm GrazAxel KayomboAxel Kayombo
    off: Maurice Malone
  13. 90+9'
    Sturm GrazJusuf GazibegovicJusuf Gazibegovic
    Foul
  14. 90+8'
    Salzburg
  15. 90+3'
    Sturm GrazAxel KayomboAxel Kayombo
    assist: Otar Kiteishvili
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Salzburg 1.86 xGSturm Graz 1.13 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Austrian Bundesliga standings.

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2Austria Lustenau00000
3SK Rapid00000
4Rheindorf Altach00000
5WSG Tirol00000
6Grazer AK00000
7Salzburg00000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Salzburg vs Sturm Graz?

The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.

When did Salzburg vs Sturm Graz take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Salzburg drew 1-1 with Sturm Graz in the Austrian Bundesliga. Our model favored a Salzburg win at 49 percent probability, a pick that did not land. Both teams found the net, consistent with Salzburg's recent form; the hosts had won three of their last five matches but could not break through despite their attacking record. Sturm Graz remained unbeaten in their last five outings and earned a point on the road. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The stalemate saw Sturm Graz maintain their league-leading position with a point, while Salzburg remained third, now four points adrift. Our AI engine flagged this as a missed opportunity for the hosts to close the gap; instead, the draw reinforced Sturm's resilience at the summit. Both sides' inability to secure three points kept the title race competitive but static.

Salzburg v Sturm Graz · Austrian Bundesliga · 03/05/2026, 16:00:00