Overview
Dortmund defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 in the last round of the Bundesliga. This result helped them relieve the pressure that had been weighing on them for a long time. Dortmund will have the opportunity to continue to improve their performance when they only have to face Sturm Graz in the Champions League.
Sturm Graz is one of the most underrated teams in this year's Champions League. After 3 matches, Sturm Graz has lost all, scoring 1 goal and conceding 5.
Notably, Sturm Graz only has to face mid-level teams in Europe such as Brest, Sporting or Club Brugge. Therefore, the away trip to Signal Iduna Park promises to be an overwhelming challenge for the Austrian representative.
Sturm Graz have yet to score a goal in the Champions League this season (excluding own goals). If they are to make a breakthrough, they will have to rely on striker Mika Biereth, who has scored eight goals in the domestic league.
In contrast to their inconsistent form in the Bundesliga, Dortmund have performed relatively well in the Champions League. They destroyed Club Brugge 3-0 and Celtic 7-1 in the first two matches. In the third match, Dortmund unfortunately lost to Real Madrid despite having a 2-goal lead.
At Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund have won all six of their games in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in each of those wins.
Dortmund have three players who have scored three goals in this year's Champions League campaign. Among them, the most prominent is main striker Serhou Guirassy.
With home ground advantage and superior class compared to Sturm Graz, Dortmund promises to have another resounding victory this season.
This will be the first time Dortmund and Sturm Graz have met in an official match.
Human resources situation
Dortmund are still missing a number of players, including Jan Couti and Julian Ryerson. However, Felix Nmecha is likely to return to the starting line-up.
On the other side of the front line, Sturm Graz has no significant injuries before this match.
Human resources situation
Dortmund: Meyer, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Gross, Can, Nmecha, Brandt, Beier, Sabitzer, Gittens, Guirassy.
Sturm Graz: Scherpen, Gazibegovic, Lavalee, Geyrhofer, Airu, Yahoo, Kiteishvili, Boving, Chukwuani, Biereth, Jatta.
The match between Dortmund and Sturm Graz takes place at 3:00 a.m. on November 6 (Vietnam time).
