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Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian

UEFA Champions League2nd Qualifying Round
Sturm Graz
WLDWW
4 - 0
Merkur-Arena, Graz
Heart Of Midlothian
DWLLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.72
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.67 (implied 59.9%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 62.4% probability (an expert ratio of 1.60). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.4% vs 59.9%), 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 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.

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 Win54%1.74
Draw22%3.69
Heart Of Midlothian Win24%4.26
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.6756.5%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7354.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Sturm Graz 1-1 Heart Of Midlothian
6.5515.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Sturm Graz -0.5
1.6748%

Sturm Graz have been the stronger side, winning 48% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.55
15.4%
1-0
7.12
14.2%
2-1
7.32
13.8%
2-0
8.21
12.3%
0-0
10.81
9.5%
3-1
11.78
8.7%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Sturm Graz clean sheets, in line with their 39% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sturm Graz
-0.0
1.31
Heart Of Midlothian
+0.0
3.28
Sturm Graz
-0.5
1.67
Heart Of Midlothian
+0.5
4.05
Sturm Graz
-1.5
3.20
Heart Of Midlothian
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Sturm Graz 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 Heart Of Midlothian
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.843.703.901.702.101.622.10
Marathonbet
1.743.784.301.742.051.682.03
Betfair
1.733.504.331.732.001.622.20
Pinnacle
1.753.864.271.752.08
SBO
1.673.393.931.752.03
William Hill
1.733.504.001.672.10
Bet365
1.703.504.331.732.081.672.10
1xBet
1.813.934.471.792.111.682.06
Unibet
1.673.804.601.721.961.721.96
Betano
1.753.704.301.752.051.702.05
Superbet
1.743.754.351.722.051.682.07
BetVictor
1.753.904.401.692.001.652.10

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
76.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
54.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
33.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSturm Graz or Draw
76%1.19
12Sturm Graz or Heart Of Midlothian
78%1.23
X2Draw or Heart Of Midlothian
46%2.02

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (Sturm Graz leads 1-0)
1 Sturm Graz0 Draw0 Heart Of Midlothian
21 Jul
Sturm Graz
4-0
Heart Of Midlothian
UEFA Champions League

Sturm Graz has a head-to-head record of 1 win and 0 draws against Heart Of Midlothian, with the lone match ending in a decisive 4-0 victory for Sturm Graz. This result indicates a one-sided encounter, with Sturm Graz clearly dominating the match. The scoreline suggests that Heart Of Midlothian struggled significantly, and they have not managed to secure a win against Sturm Graz in their only meeting to date.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sturm GrazHeart Of Midlothian
1.94Goals p.g.1.45
1.15Goals conceded p.g.1.28
39%Clean sheets34%
48%Win rate52%
3.09Avg goals in match2.72
1.82xG per game1.24
0.28xGA per game-0.50
51%Possession %57%
5.5Shots on target / game4.9
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%
Heart Of Midlothian
Recent Form

Heart Of Midlothian have won 5 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Benfica 6-1 and lost to Aberdeen 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 5D 9L from the last 29 games (52% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Heart Of MidlothianAll competitions
13 Aug
Heart Of Midlothian
1-1
Benfica
UEFA Europa League
09 Aug
Heart Of Midlothian
4-0
Dundee Utd
Premiership
06 Aug
Benfica
6-1
Heart Of Midlothian
UEFA Europa League
01 Aug
Aberdeen
2-1
Heart Of Midlothian
Premiership
28 Jul
Heart Of Midlothian
0-2
Sturm Graz
UEFA Champions League
24 Jul
Raith Rovers
0-1
Heart Of Midlothian
Friendlies Clubs
15
Win
52%
5
Draw
17%
9
Lost
31%

Lineups

Confirmed

Sturm Graz4-4-2Confirmed

5Albert VallciDEF
28Jurgen HeilDEF
2Jeyland MitchellDEF
18Emran SogloDEF
17Szymon WłodarczykFWD
20Seedy JattaFWD
53Daniil KhudyakovGK
4Jon Gorenc StankovićMID
19Simon SeidlMID
43Jacob HödlMID
39Luca WeinhandlMID
27Gabriel HaiderDEF
30Paul KollerDEF
23Arjan MalićDEF
21Petar PetrovićDEF
44Nelson WeiperFWD
11Axel KayomboFWD
26Belmin BeganovićFWD
41Elias LorenzGK
22Ammar HelacGK
10Otar KiteishviliMID
80Ryan FossoMID
15Gizo MamageishviliMID

Heart Of Midlothian4-3-3Confirmed

2Christian BorchgrevinkDEF
18Harry MilneDEF
5Jamie McCartDEF
64Malachi Fagan-WalcottDEF
89Alexandros KyziridisFWD
10Cláudio BragaFWD
11Pierre Landry KaboréFWD
1Alexander SchwolowGK
6Oisin McEnteeMID
7Calvin MillerMID
16Blair SpittalMID
23Jordi AltenaDEF
3Stephen KingsleyDEF
17Stuart FindlayDEF
19Severin Sabri GuendouzFWD
77Amadou Ba-SyFWD
29Sabah KerjotaFWD
21James WilsonFWD
28Zander ClarkGK
30Ryan FultonGK
22Tomas MagnussonMID
12Tom RenaudMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Sturm Graz

No reported absences

Heart Of Midlothian

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
Both Teams Score1.67 (56.5%)
Value Bets
Sturm Graz Win1.74 (53.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.73 (54.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.05 (45.3%)
BTTS No2.08 (43.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.69 (21.7%)
Heart Of Midlothian Win4.26 (24.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

Sturm Graz have averaged 5.9 corners per match at home; Heart Of Midlothian 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

Sturm Graz have generated 1.82 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 48% of them. They put 5.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Sturm Graz player to score at 1.85 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.