Celtic vs Sturm Graz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Oct 2025

Europa League Betting Preview: Celtic vs Sturm Graz

Scottish Premiership club Celtic host Austrian Bundesliga team Sturm Graz in this Europa League match at Celtic Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 23 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Sturm to Make it a Close Encounter

Sturm Graz can perform well against Celtic and there is Asian Handicap odds of -114 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A returned is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.

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Sturm Looking to Build on Previous Win

Celtic were defeated on the road in their last game. Dundee FC won 2-0 at Dens Park in the Premiership. The Hoops recorded an incredible 82% of possession and managed three shots on target.

Sturm Graz got the win in their previous game. A 4-3 Bundesliga victory occurred on the road at Hofmann Personal Stadion when playing Blau-Weiss Linz. Juergen Saeumel's side managed four shots on goal and had 45% possession, while Tochi Chukwuani, Maurice Malone, Leon Grgic and Otar Kiteishvili were all on target.

In their previous Europa League matches, Celtic hosted Braga and lost 2-0, while Sturm hosted Rangers and won 2-1.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
22	Sturm Graz	2	1	0	1	2	3	-1	2:3	3
28	Celtic	2	0	1	1	1	3	-2	1:3	1

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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 17.3 attempts. Celtic have had 72.8% possession and 8.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.7 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 2.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Benjamin Nygren has found the net 4 times, with Kelechi Iheanacho, Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny and Luke McCowan scoring 2 each. The leading assistors are Luke McCowan and Daizen Maeda with 2.

Sturm have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Blackies average 54.6% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Otar Kiteishvili is the leading goalscorer with 6, Seedy Jatta has 3, with Leon Grgic and Tomi Horvat getting 2. Tomi Horvat has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Celtic predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel (GK), Tony Ralston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, Sebastian Tounekti, Kelechi Iheanacho, Michel Ange Balikwisha.

Sturm Graz predicted lineup (5-3-2): Oliver Christensen (GK), Tim Oermann, Emanuel Aiwu, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Dimitri Lavalée, Emir Karic, Tomi Horvat, Otar Kiteishvili, Tochi Chukwuani, Maurice Malone, Jacob Hodl.

Celtic vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Celtic vs Sturm Graz betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sturm Graz +1 for this Europa League match looks like the stand out option and we’ll play them at a price of -114. The away team should be able to serve it up throughout the ninety minutes and secure a return.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Europa League data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Celtic vs Sturm Graz Europa League & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Sturm in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Sturm in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Sturm in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Celtic in 8 of their last 10 games.

Sturm +1 Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 53.2% likelihood of our pick winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

There are ways of betting on Sturm to win by a certain number of goals thanks to the Winning Margin market, with this being a nice alternative to Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

Sturm Graz Asian Hcp +1 @ -114 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtic 1 - 1 Sturm

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +650. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Michel-Ange Balikwisha Over 0.5 Shots On Target -122

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic) is available to register at least one shot on goal at -122. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Michel-Ange Balikwisha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-127

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Otar Kiteishvili to Score +500

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm) has netted six goals in his past seven matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +500 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Otar Kiteishvili Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1150

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

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Corners Prediction

Celtic Over 6.5 Corners -138

Celtic have covered the 6.5 corners line in eight straight home games. If you agree with our verdict that the Celtic Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -138 that they go over.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Celtic

Total

11.20 7.60 3.60

Home

11.20 9.10 2.10

Away

10.80 6.40 4.40

Sturm

Total

9.30 4.90 4.40

Home

9.90 5.10 4.80

Away

9.60 4.50 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-116

Under 10.5

-122

Celtic Corners

Over 6.5

-138

Under 6.5

-100

Sturm Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+750

2

+290

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Celtic vs Sturm Graz Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving Celtic Plenty of Respect

Celtic are available at -185 to come away with a triumph in this Europa League clash, meaning a 65% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. At +460, Sturm Graz are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Celtic can be backed at +106 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Sturm can be chanced at +425 and the draw is +145.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -130.

No matter what Europa League game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-185

X

+330

2

+460

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+145

2

+425

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-476

X2

+138

Draw No Bet

1

-476

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-110

2 Hcp +1

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+116

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-104

Daizen Maeda Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Daizen Maeda is the First Goalscorer favourite at +370 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +155.

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

First

+155

Anytime

+370

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

First

+180

Anytime

+390

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

First

+195

Anytime

+460

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Maurice Malone (Sturm)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Seedy Jatta (Sturm)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

James Forrest (Celtic)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Arne Engels (Celtic)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Tomi Horvat (Sturm)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Tochi Chukwuani (Sturm)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Liam Scales (Celtic)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Daizen Maeda (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+150

Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+130

Benjamin Nygren (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+128

Johnny Kenny (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-109

Luke McCowan (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-119

Maurice Malone (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-132

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-127

Sebastian Tounekti (Celtic)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-133

Seedy Jatta (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-164

Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-179

Reo Hatate (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-204

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

James Forrest (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-238

Arne Engels (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Tomi Horvat (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Paulo Bernardo (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Callum McGregor (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-400

Anthony Ralston (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-556

Tochi Chukwuani (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-667

Liam Scales (Celtic)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-909

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Celtic Stats

Sturm Graz Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 8.50 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded and 1.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 72.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 74.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Celtic vs Sturm Graz Lineups & Team News

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