Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian

UEFA Champions League2nd Qualifying Round
Sturm Graz
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Heart Of Midlothian
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Match Preview

The model favours Sturm Graz to win this match against Heart of Midlothian, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Sturm Graz enters this fixture with a solid recent form, having secured three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. This indicates a strong performance as they build momentum, especially with two consecutive wins to close out their recent run. On the other hand, Heart of Midlothian also shows commendable form with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. Their ability to bounce back after a loss and secure points in their subsequent matches demonstrates resilience. However, they may need to elevate their performance further to compete effectively against Sturm Graz. The model suggests a win probability of around 60% for Sturm Graz, translating to the predicted score of 2-1. A potential caveat is that if Heart of Midlothian can exploit any defensive lapses from Sturm Graz, they could pull off an upset. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team utilizes an in-house model based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

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Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sturm GrazHeart Of Midlothian
1.92Goals p.g.1.5
1.35Goals conceded p.g.1
31%Clean sheets40%
42%Win rate55%
3.27Avg goals in match2.5
1.78xG per game1.24
0.26xGA per game-0.30
53%Possession %56%
5.0Shots on target / game4.9
5.8Corners per game6.1
Sturm Graz
Recent Form

Sturm Graz have won 8 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4-1 and beat Kalsdorf 4-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 11D 4L from the last 26 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Sturm GrazAll competitions
11 Jul
Sturm Graz
4-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Friendlies Clubs
08 Jul
Sturm Graz
4-1
Kalsdorf
Friendlies Clubs
03 Jul
Sturm Graz
2-2
FK Košice
Friendlies Clubs
30 Jun
Sturm Graz
2-6
LNZ Cherkasy
Friendlies Clubs
26 Jun
Sturm Graz
5-0
Mura
Friendlies Clubs
17 May
Sturm Graz
2-0
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
11
Win
42%
11
Draw
42%
4
Lost
15%
Heart Of Midlothian
Recent Form

Heart Of Midlothian have won 3 of their last 10 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Heart Of Midlothian 2-1 and lost to Celtic 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 4D 5L from the last 20 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Heart Of MidlothianAll competitions
10 Jul
Livingston
2-1
Heart Of Midlothian
Friendlies Clubs
16 May
Celtic
3-1
Heart Of Midlothian
Premiership
13 May
Heart Of Midlothian
3-0
Falkirk
Premiership
09 May
Motherwell
1-1
Heart Of Midlothian
Premiership
04 May
Heart Of Midlothian
2-1
Rangers
Premiership
26 Apr
Hibernian
1-2
Heart Of Midlothian
Premiership
11
Win
55%
4
Draw
20%
5
Lost
25%

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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.

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