Borussia Dortmund to Battle SK Sturm Graz in UEFA Champions League
BVB Looks to Extend Dominance in Group G
Borussia Dortmund will face SK Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday, September 14. The match will be played at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. BVB is currently top of Group G with six points, while Sturm Graz is bottom of the group with zero points.
Dortmund Looking to Stay Top
Dortmund will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the group with a win over Sturm Graz. The German side has made a strong start to the season, winning three of their first four Bundesliga games. Erling Haaland has been in excellent form for Dortmund, scoring six goals in four appearances.
Sturm Graz Hoping to Cause Upset
Sturm Graz will be hoping to cause an upset and secure their first points of the Champions League campaign. The Austrian side has made a solid start to the season, winning four of their first five league games. Jakob Jantscher has been in good form for Sturm Graz, scoring three goals in five appearances.
Head-to-Head Record
Dortmund and Sturm Graz have met twice before, with both games ending in draws. The first meeting was in the 1992-93 UEFA Cup, with the second meeting coming in the 2002-03 UEFA Champions League.
Prediction
Dortmund will be the heavy favorites to win the match. The German side has a much stronger squad than Sturm Graz and will be playing at home. However, Sturm Graz will be hoping to cause an upset and secure their first points of the Champions League campaign.