Saturday, 20. December 2025 |
Red Bulls vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers
It's a clash between the sixth-placed team and the second-placed team, both currently enjoying winning streaks. The Red Bulls are pushing for their first win of the season against the Styrians, who won the first two regular-season encounters.
Background
Before the short Christmas break, things are about to get really exciting. Salzburg versus Graz: this is the clash between the Styrians, who have consistently been in contention for the top spot this season, and the reigning champions, who went through a rough patch in the fall and are currently stabilizing and fighting their way back. Their recent four-game winning streak, which has secured the Red Bulls sixth place in the standings, is a testament to this. Yesterday, they earned three points in Linz, benefiting from a solid team performance right up to the final second. Thomas Raffl scored the decisive goal for the 3-2 victory in the final minute.
The Graz99ers are also familiar with winning streaks. In their last eight games, they have only suffered one defeat – at home against Ljubljana after a penalty shootout. The work of head coach Dan Lacroix has likely played a significant role in this; since his appointment in mid-November, the Styrians have only lost once in seven games. And they continue their pursuit of the top spot, trailing league leaders Klagenfurt by just two points with a game in hand. Yesterday, in their 4-2 home win against Székesfehérvár, they had to wait until the 55th minute for the decisive goal, but were clearly the better team.
The league's best defenses
In the battle for points during the Christmas break, the forwards will once again need patience, as the two best defenses face off. Graz has conceded the fewest goals so far with 61, while Salzburg is the second strongest with only 64. In goal, Graz relies primarily on Maxime Lagacé, who boasts a save percentage of 92.2% in 20 games. For the Red Bulls, David Kickert holds the league-best 94% after 11 games, while Atte Tolvanen has a 90.6% save percentage in 17 games.
Highlights Red Bulls vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers | 26.11.25
Statement by Manny Viveiros
"Yesterday's victory against Linz was once again based on our strong defense. We'll need that defense, in conjunction with all four forward lines, again against the strong Graz team. But our form is constantly improving, and we want to get points against Graz as well."
Season Matchup: Red Bulls vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers
November 14, 2025 | Moser Medical Graz99ers – EC Red Bull Salzburg 4:1 (0:0, 3:0, 1:1)
November 26, 2025 | EC Red Bull Salzburg – Moser Medical Graz99ers 2:5 (0:0, 1:2, 1:3)
All-Time Record: Red Bulls vs. Moser Medical Graz99ers
Since 2004: 113 games | 77 wins for RBS 36 wins for Graz 99
Last ten games: W W W W W W W N N N
Last ten home games: W W W N W W W W N N
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