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Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe

UEFA Champions League3rd Qualifying Round
Sturm Graz
WLDWW
0 - 1
Merkur-Arena, Graz
Referee: A. Hernandez
Fenerbahçe
WWDWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.67
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.61 (implied 61.9%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 64.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.55). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (64.4% vs 61.9%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fenerbahçe to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Fenerbahçe comes into this fixture with strong momentum, having secured four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This unbeaten run highlights their attacking prowess and defensive resilience, essential traits as they compete in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds. Sturm Graz also boasts an impressive recent form, winning all five of their last matches. This perfect record indicates a team that is in high spirits and building confidence. However, the absence of a detailed season overview makes it challenging to fully assess their standing relative to Fenerbahçe. The model output gives Fenerbahçe a significant win probability, reflecting their recent form and overall squad strength. However, it is important to note that an unexpected slip in performance or a key player being unavailable could alter the outcome. For a deeper understanding of how we reached this prediction, please see the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

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

Match Result
Sturm Graz Win32%4.10
Draw21%3.83
Fenerbahçe Win47%1.77
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6159.6%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.6558.7%

Combined goal output is high (4.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Sturm Graz 1-1 Fenerbahçe
6.7614.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Fenerbahçe -0.0
1.3441%

Fenerbahçe have been the stronger side, winning 67% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.76
14.9%
1-2
7.37
13.7%
0-1
7.67
13.1%
0-2
8.51
12.0%
1-3
11.41
9.0%
2-1
11.67
8.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.9% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sturm Graz
-0.0
3.12
Fenerbahçe
+0.0
1.34
Sturm Graz
-0.3
3.30
Fenerbahçe
+0.3
1.60
Sturm Graz
-0.5
3.65
Fenerbahçe
+0.5
1.72
Sturm Graz
-1.5
8.00
Fenerbahçe
+1.5
3.00

Lines averaged across 5 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

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
4.103.951.741.652.201.602.15
Marathonbet
4.103.841.761.652.191.592.18
Betfair
3.903.701.731.652.101.672.15
Pinnacle
4.183.921.791.662.23
SBO
3.743.441.761.662.21
William Hill
3.903.601.751.622.15
Bet365
4.204.001.751.622.251.672.10
1xBet
4.284.011.841.712.271.592.21
Unibet
4.353.801.781.612.121.582.17
888Sport
4.003.601.751.652.151.622.15
Betano
4.253.851.801.672.271.602.25
Superbet
4.004.101.801.642.271.622.20
BetVictor
4.334.001.751.622.111.602.20

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
78.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
58.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
36.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSturm Graz or Draw
53%1.99
12Sturm Graz or Fenerbahçe
79%1.23
X2Draw or Fenerbahçe
68%1.22

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (Fenerbahçe leads 1-0)
0 Sturm Graz1 Draw1 Fenerbahçe
Aug 17
Fenerbahçe
1-1
Sturm Graz
UEFA Europa League
Jul 17
Sturm Graz
1-2
Fenerbahçe
UEFA Europa League

The head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe stands at 0 wins for Sturm Graz, 1 draw, and 1 win for Fenerbahçe. Their encounters reveal a competitive dynamic, with both matches yielding close scorelines. The single draw indicates that neither team has dominated the other, while Fenerbahçe's 2-1 victory suggests they have had the edge historically. Additionally, the last match ended in a draw, showing that Sturm Graz has been able to compete effectively, even if they have yet to secure a victory against Fenerbahçe.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sturm GrazFenerbahçe
1.94Goals p.g.2.19
1.15Goals conceded p.g.1.04
39%Clean sheets37%
48%Win rate67%
3.09Avg goals in match3.22
1.82xG per game2.05
0.28xGA per game0.65
51%Possession %60%
5.5Shots on target / game6.3
5.9Corners per game6.5
Sturm Graz
Recent Form

Sturm Graz have won 10 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Sturm Graz 4-0 and beat Sturm Graz 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 12D 5L from the last 33 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Sturm GrazAll competitions
08 Aug
TSV Hartberg
0-2
Sturm Graz
Bundesliga
05 Aug
Fenerbahçe
2-0
Sturm Graz
UEFA Champions League
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
16
Win
48%
12
Draw
36%
5
Lost
15%
Fenerbahçe
Recent Form

Fenerbahçe have won 9 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat Fenerbahçe 0-1 and drew with Gornik Zabrze 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 18W 5D 4L from the last 27 games (67% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FenerbahçeAll competitions
11 Aug
Sturm Graz
0-1
Fenerbahçe
UEFA Champions League
05 Aug
Fenerbahçe
2-0
Sturm Graz
UEFA Champions League
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
18
Win
67%
5
Draw
19%
4
Lost
15%

Lineups

Confirmed

Sturm Graz4-4-2Confirmed

21Petar PetrovićDEF
2Jeyland MitchellDEF
23Arjan MalićDEF
18Emran SogloDEF
11Axel KayomboFWD
20Seedy JattaFWD
53Daniil KhudyakovGK
4Jon Gorenc StankovićMID
19Simon SeidlMID
43Jacob HödlMID
39Luca WeinhandlMID
30Paul KollerDEF
27Luís BalboDEF
5Albert VallciDEF
44Nelson WeiperFWD
17Szymon WłodarczykFWD
26Belmin BeganovićFWD
41Elias LorenzGK
22Ammar HelacGK
40Julian HalwachsMID
15Gizo MamageishviliMID
28Jurgen HeilMID
80Ryan FossoMID

Fenerbahçe4-2-3-1Confirmed

27Nélson SemedoDEF
3Archie BrownDEF
15Nathan AkéDEF
37Milan ŠkriniarDEF
94TaliscaFWD
34Mert GünokGK
91N'Golo KantéMID
11Mason GreenwoodMID
10Marco AsensioMID
9Kerem AktürkoğluMID
6Mattéo GuendouziMID
4Çağlar SöyüncüDEF
18Mert MüldürDEF
14Yiğit Efe DemirDEF
26Sidiki CherifFWD
70Oğuz AydınFWD
19Vedat MuriqiFWD
13Tarık ÇetinGK
75Kuzey SapazGK
5İsmail YüksekMID
17İrfan Can KahveciMID
7FredMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Sturm Graz

No reported absences

Fenerbahçe

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
Over 2.5 Goals1.65 (58.7%)
Both Teams Score1.61 (59.6%)
Value Bets
Sturm Graz Win4.10 (31.8%)
Fenerbahçe Win1.77 (47.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.20 (41.3%)
BTTS No2.17 (40.4%)
Speculative
Draw3.83 (21.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Hernandez has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Sturm Graz have averaged 5.9 corners per match at home; Fenerbahçe 6.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Fenerbahçe have generated 2.05 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 67% of them. They put 6.3 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
Both Teams to Score Yes

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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.