Sturm Graz come into this friendly as the stronger side on paper, although the match is being used during the international break to give players who have remained with the club valuable minutes. Sturm are competing in the Austrian Bundesliga, while Floridsdorfer AC are currently in the 2. Liga and sit third in their competition. Sturm's recent league numbers show an average of 1.1 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded, while their home performances have generally been productive.