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Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Prediction, Tips & Odds

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz

UEFA Champions League3rd Qualifying Round
Fenerbahçe
DWWWW
VS
Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu, Istanbul
Sturm Graz
DWWWW
★ OUR PICK
Fenerbahçe to Win
Strong home form and superior underlying numbers over Sturm Graz make Fenerbahçe the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.36 (implied 73.7%) for Fenerbahçe to Win. Our experts calculate a 76.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.31). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (76.2% vs 73.7%), driven by Fenerbahçe's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fenerbahçe to win against Sturm Graz, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Fenerbahçe has been in strong form, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This consistent performance highlights their attacking capabilities and resilience, which are crucial as they aim to progress in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. On the other hand, Sturm Graz also boasts an impressive record, having won all of their last five matches. Their perfect run indicates a side that has built momentum and confidence. However, the level of competition they have faced may differ from that of Fenerbahçe, which could impact their performance in this crucial match. The model assigns a win probability of approximately 60% for Fenerbahçe, while Sturm Graz holds a 25% chance of winning, with the remaining percentage allocated to a draw. One caveat for Fenerbahçe is that they must maintain their defensive discipline against a Sturm Graz side that is currently on a winning streak. The full methodology used in this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season. The Daily Punt Analysis Team remains committed to providing data-driven insights for every match.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Fenerbahçe Win61%1.36
Draw18%4.68
Sturm Graz Win21%7.63
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9055.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6659.4%

Combined goal output is high (4.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Fenerbahçe 2-0 Sturm Graz
6.2116.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Fenerbahçe -1.5
2.1041%

Fenerbahçe have been the stronger side, winning 64% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.21
16.3%
1-0
6.51
15.5%
2-1
7.40
13.7%
1-1
8.12
12.5%
3-0
8.17
12.4%
3-1
9.99
10.2%

Our model projects a 2-0 Fenerbahçe win as the most likely scoreline at 16.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Fenerbahçe clean sheets, in line with their 32% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Fenerbahçe
-0.0
1.08
Sturm Graz
+0.0
6.27
Fenerbahçe
-0.5
1.35
Sturm Graz
+0.5
6.20
Fenerbahçe
-1.5
2.10
Sturm Graz
+1.5
13.00

Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Fenerbahçe are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.374.657.801.652.201.851.83
Marathonbet
1.354.708.401.662.181.901.78
Betfair
1.304.607.501.652.20
Pinnacle
1.364.737.181.652.19
SBO
1.324.256.66
William Hill
1.364.407.501.911.83
Bet365
1.364.757.001.652.201.911.80
1xBet
1.384.888.701.692.221.901.80
Unibet
1.384.607.501.652.071.881.79
888Sport
1.364.507.501.622.201.911.83
Betano
1.404.907.501.702.221.931.80
Superbet
1.385.107.501.672.221.951.80
BetVictor
1.334.808.501.622.111.901.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
59.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
35.8%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFenerbahçe or Draw
79%1.07
12Fenerbahçe or Sturm Graz
82%1.16
X2Draw or Sturm Graz
39%2.95

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (Fenerbahçe leads 1-0)
1 Fenerbahçe1 Draw0 Sturm Graz
Aug 17
Fenerbahçe
1-1
Sturm Graz
UEFA Europa League
Jul 17
Sturm Graz
1-2
Fenerbahçe
UEFA Europa League

In the head-to-head record between Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz, Fenerbahçe has won 1 match, there has been 1 draw, and Sturm Graz has not secured a win. The two encounters were closely contested, with one match finishing in a 1-1 draw and the other ending in a narrow 2-1 victory for Fenerbahçe. This indicates a balanced rivalry, with neither team achieving a dominant performance in their past meetings. Sturm Graz has not won against Fenerbahçe in this matchup, highlighting their struggle to claim victory in these fixtures.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FenerbahçeSturm Graz
2.24Goals p.g.2
1.12Goals conceded p.g.1.16
32%Clean sheets39%
64%Win rate48%
3.36Avg goals in match3.16
2.09xG per game1.72
0.65xGA per game0.41
59%Possession %53%
6.0Shots on target / game5.2
7.0Corners per game5.5
Fenerbahçe
Recent Form

Fenerbahçe have won 8 of their last 12 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Fenerbahçe 1-0 and beat Fenerbahçe 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 5D 4L from the last 25 games (64% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FenerbahçeAll competitions
29 Jul
Gornik Zabrze
1-1
Fenerbahçe
UEFA Champions League
21 Jul
Fenerbahçe
1-0
Gornik Zabrze
UEFA Champions League
14 Jul
Lask Linz
1-2
Fenerbahçe
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Fenerbahçe
4-0
Pogon Szczecin
Friendlies Clubs
08 Jul
Admira Wacker
0-5
Fenerbahçe
Friendlies Clubs
17 May
Fenerbahçe
3-3
Eyüpspor
Süper Lig
16
Win
64%
5
Draw
20%
4
Lost
16%
Sturm Graz
Recent Form

Sturm Graz have won 5 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Sturm Graz 1-1 and beat Heart Of Midlothian 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 12D 4L from the last 31 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Sturm GrazAll competitions
01 Aug
WSG Wattens
1-1
Sturm Graz
Bundesliga
28 Jul
Heart Of Midlothian
0-2
Sturm Graz
UEFA Champions League
24 Jul
Seekirchen
0-3
Sturm Graz
Cup
21 Jul
Sturm Graz
4-0
Heart Of Midlothian
UEFA Champions League
15 Jul
Sturm Graz
1-0
Pogon Szczecin
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Sturm Graz
5-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Friendlies Clubs
15
Win
48%
12
Draw
39%
4
Lost
13%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Fenerbahçe

No reported absences

Sturm Graz

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Fenerbahçe Win1.36 (61%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.66 (59.4%)
Both Teams Score1.90 (55%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.18 (40.6%)
BTTS No1.81 (45%)
Speculative
Draw4.68 (18.4%)
Sturm Graz Win7.63 (20.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Fenerbahçe have averaged 7.0 corners per match at home; Sturm Graz 5.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Fenerbahçe have generated 2.09 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 64% of them. They put 6.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Fenerbahçe player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Fenerbahçe to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.