These two clubs have only ever met once before, this coming in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1984, with Paul Hart the only scorer at the City Ground before Colin Walsh's extra time penalty in Austria saw Nottingham Forest progress.
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest preview
Can Nottingham Forest continue to climb up the Europa League standings? Last time out, in Sean Dyche's first match in charge, the Tricky Trees beat Porto 2-0 at the City Ground, with both Morgan Gibbs-White and then Igor Jesus converting spot-kicks on the banks of the River Trent. This takes their points tally up to four, having drawn with Real Betis but then lost to Midtjylland during Ange Postecoglou's ill-fated tenure, leaving them 17th in the gigantic league table.
Meantime, the Garibaldi Reds are still winless in the Premier League since the opening day, thereby sat in the relegation zone. Nevertheless, Dyche's team did put in an impressive display on Saturday, holding Manchester United to a 2-2 draw, leading thanks to quick-fire goals from Gibbs-White and then Nicolò Savona, only to concede a late equaliser. So now, will it be a memorable night in Austria?
As for Sturm Graz, they have won back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles, ending RB Salzburg's streak of ten in a row. However, Jürgen Säumel's side are currently fourth, suffering back-to-back league defeats, beaten by Wolfsberger AC last month before a 2-1 defeat against Rapid Wien on Sunday, despite taking the lead through Maurice Malone in Vienna.
Meantime, this European campaign has not gone as planned for die Schwoazn either. They were hoping to qualify for the Champions League for a second successive season, but were smashed by Bodø/Glimt in the play-off round. Now in the Europa League, they've lost both away matches to date, defeated 2-0 by Midtjylland, Oliver Christensen responsible for an own goal in Herning, before a 2-1 reverse against Celtic last time out, even though Tomi Horvat's rocket gave them the lead in Glagow.
In between, Sturm Graz did defeat Rangers 2-1 at home, Horvat again and Otar Kiteishvili on target, their their fourth consecutive European home win, which will be cause for optimism. Sturm Graz's home was once known as the Arnold Schwarzenegger Stadium, and Forest supporters have very much been able to say "I'll be back" in Europe this season, so will they prevail in Austria?
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 2.
- Sturm Graz Wins: Zero. Draws: 1. Nottingham Forest Wins: 1.
Sturm Graz team news
Tochi Chukwuani's red card against Celtic means he is suspended, so Filip Rózga is set to come into the midfield diamond.
Elsewhere, USMNT eligible Maurice Malone's goal at the weekend could see him keep his place in attack.
Sturm Graz predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-4-2): Christensen; Oermann, Aiwu, Lavalée, Karić; Gorenc Stanković, Rózga, Horvat, Kiteishvili; Grgić, Malone.
Sturm Graz player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Otar Kiteishvili has eight goals to his name this season, on target when Rangers visited Liebenauer Stadium last month, so will very much continue to be die Schwoazn's main goal threat.
Nottingham Forest team news
Striker Igor Jesus is suspended, having been booked in all three Europa League matches to date. Given that Taiwo Awoniyi is not in the UEFA squad and Chris Wood is nursing a knee injury, Arnaud Kalimuendo is the most-likely candidate to lead the line.
With Ola Aina and Oleksandr Zinchenko injured too, Neco Williams and Nicolò Savona will continue at full-back. In fact, the only position really up for grabs is in midfield as Elliot Anderson's partner, with Douglas Luiz, Ryan Yates, Ibrahim Sangaré and others fighting for that position.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Sturm Graz: (4-2-3-1): Sels; Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Douglas Luiz, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Kalimuendo.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs Sturm Graz
Morgan Gibbs-White has scored in two of the three matches under Sean Dyche, having not netted at all this sason beforehand, the most likely Nottingham Forest hero in Graz.
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest prediction
We are backing Nottingham Forest for victory. Sturm Graz are in pretty poor form, while the visitors should have too much quality for the Austrian champions: Sturm Graz 0-1 Nottingham Forest.
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How to watch Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest in the Europa League on TV channel?
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest in the Europa League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 1.
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- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest in the Europa League on live streaming?
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest in the Europa League will be available on the following streaming services;
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What is the date and kick-off time for Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest in the Europa League?
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest takes place on Thursday 6 November 2025, with kick off at 17:45 (GMT), 12:45 (ET) & 9:45 (PT).