Match Analysis: Celtic vs Sturm Graz
Celtic vs Sturm Graz ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Celtic beat Sturm Graz 2-1.
Goals: T. Horvat (Sturm Graz, 15'), L. Scales (Celtic, 61'), B. Nygren (Celtic, 64').
Celtic had 66% possession to Sturm Graz's 34%, with 20.00 shots to 8.00.
L. Scales (Celtic) was the standout performer, rated 8.9.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Celtic
Starting lineups and substitutes
Celtic
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: Brendan Rodgers
Starting XI
- 1K. SchmeichelG
- 2A. JohnstonD
- 5L. ScalesD
- 8B. NygrenM
- 17K. IheanachoF
- 20C. Carter-VickersD
- 23S. TounektiF
- 27A. EngelsF
- 41R. HatateM
- 42C. McGregorM
- 63K. TierneyD
Substitutes (12)
- 6A. TrustyD
- 10M. BalikwishaF
- 12V. SinisaloG
- 13Yang Hyun-JunF
- 14L. McCowanM
- 24J. KennyF
- 28P. BernardoM
- 36M. SaracchiD
- 47D. MurrayD
- 49J. ForrestM
- 51C. DonovanD
- 56A. RalstonD
Sturm Graz
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Jürgen Säumel
Starting XI
- 4J. Gorenc StankovicM
- 5T. OermannD
- 8F. Rozga
- 10O. KiteishviliM
- 17E. KaricD
- 19T. HorvatM
- 21T. ChukwuaniM
- 24D. LavaleeD
- 40M. BignettiG
- 47E. AiwuD
- 77M. MaloneF
Substitutes (11)
- 2J. MitchellD
- 11A. KayomboF
- 20S. JattaF
- 22J. BeckM
- 23A. MalicD
- 25S. HierlanderM
- 32C. Wiener-PucherG
- 35N. GeyrhoferD
- 38L. GrgicF
- 43J. HodlM
- 53D. KhudyakovG
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
L. Scales
Rating 8.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
A. Engels
Rating 8.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT
T. Horvat
Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
Colby Donovan
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
E. Aiwu
Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
S. Tounekti
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Celtic win
Final result: Celtic won
Over 2.5 goals
Final: 3 goals (2-1).
Yes
Both teams scored.
Celtic vs Sturm Graz match analysis
Review Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.