FC Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Sep 2025
Europa League Betting Preview: FC Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz
Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland host Austrian Bundesliga outfit Sturm Graz in this Europa League match at MCH Arena, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Wednesday 24 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Midtjylland to land a victory, with odds of -143 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Sturm Graz over ninety minutes.
FC Midtjylland won their last game, beating Viborg at home. It was a 2-0 Superliga victory at MCH Arena. Mike Tullberg's men recorded ten shots on target and had 48% possession, with Philip Billing and Gue-Sung Cho scoring one goal each.
Sturm Graz won their previous game. It was on the road where Red Bull Salzburg were beaten 2-0 at Red Bull Arena in the Bundesliga. The Blackies were 48% in the possession stakes and had nine shots on goal, with Tomi Horvat and Seedy Jatta both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 2-0 home win for Midtjylland at MCH Arena when they last played Sturm.
| Europa League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | FC Midtjylland |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 26 | Sturm Graz |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 5:11 | 7 |
Midtjylland have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts. Mike Tullberg's side have averaged 48.8% possession, 419.7 passes and 4.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 4.3 corners.
Franculino is the top scorer with 8 goals, while Aral Simsir and Dario Osorio each have 3. Aral Simsir has recorded the most assists with 4.
Sturm have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, averaging 5.5 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Blackies average 51.2% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 9.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
Otar Kiteishvili is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Seedy Jatta on 3, with Tomi Horvat and two others bagging 2. William Boeving has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
FC Midtjylland confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Elias Olafsson (GK), Kevin Mbabu, Ousmane Diao, Han-Beom Lee, Mads Bech, Philip Billing, Pedro Bravo, Denil Castillo, Gue-Sung Cho, Junior Brumado, Franculino.
Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Oliver Christensen (GK), Tim Oermann, Emanuel Aiwu, Dimitri Lavalee, Emir Karic, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Tochi Chukwuani, Tomi Horvat, Seedy Jatta, Filip Rozga, Maurice Malone.
FC Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Betting Tips
The FC Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
Midtjylland should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this Europa League game, with odds of -143 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.
The first port of call is to check out the Europa League injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
Key FC Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz Europa League & league stats:
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 58.8% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out FCM on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +850 available that Midtjylland land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Seedy Jatta (Sturm) can be backed to record at least one shot on goal at -130. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
Aral Simsir (FCM) has racked up two goals in his past five matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +300 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Midtjylland have had under 5.5 corners in three straight games, with Sturm Graz conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past five games. The Midtjylland Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -133.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a same-game multi with the picks of Midtjylland to triumph, Under 2.5 goals accompanied by Seedy Jatta (Sturm) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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FC Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Favourites FC Midtjylland are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Europa League clash. The -154 about them triumphing means a 61% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The +340 means that Sturm Graz are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Midtjylland -0.75 at -123. If they beat Sturm by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -213.
The best football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Europa League matches.
Franculino Dju can be backed to find the net anytime at -139, with +270 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
FC Midtjylland Stats
Sturm Graz Stats
- 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
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
FC Midtjylland vs Sturm Graz Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the FCM vs Sturm team news before betting. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the Europa League and all current injury news.
FC Midtjylland Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Sturm Graz Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Midtjylland Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Sturm Graz Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Midtjylland Substitutes
- 1Jonas Loessl
- 13Adam Gabriel
- 14Edward Chilufya
- 20Valdemar Byskov
- 29Paulinho
- 33Alamari Djabi
- 35Bilal Konteh
- 55Victor Bak
- 58Aral Simsir
- 60Mark Ugboh
- 90Friday Etim
Sturm Graz Substitutes
- 2Jeyland Mitchell
- 22Julius Beck
- 25Stefan Hierlaender
- 26Belmin Beganovic
- 27Gabriel Haider
- 32C. Wiener-Pucher
- 35Niklas Geyrhofer
- 38Leon Grgic
- 39Luca Weinhandl
- 40Matteo Bignetti
- 43Jacob Hodl
Previous FC Midtjylland Lineups
Previous Sturm Graz Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Midtjylland Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Mike Tullberg
Sturm Graz Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:5 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14:6 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 17 |
| 5 | Porto | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 17 |
| 6 | Braga | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 17 |
| 7 | Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10:4 | 17 |
| 8 | Roma | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13:6 | 16 |
| 9 | Genk | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 11 | Stuttgart | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15:9 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvaros | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12:11 | 15 |
| 13 | Nott’m Forest | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:7 | 14 |
| 14 | Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8:3 | 14 |
| 15 | Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 14 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:11 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:14 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12:9 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahce | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:7 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:15 | 11 |
| 22 | Ludogorets | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12:15 | 10 |
| 23 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12:16 | 10 |
| 24 | Brann | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 25 | Young Boys | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10:16 | 9 |
| 26 | Sturm Graz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5:11 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:16 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead E. | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6:14 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11:15 | 6 |
| 30 | Basel | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9:13 | 6 |
| 31 | RB Salzburg | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10:15 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5:14 | 4 |
| 33 | Nice | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7:15 | 3 |
| 34 | Utrecht | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:15 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4:15 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2:22 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stuttgart | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Lyon | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Porto | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 4 | FC Midtjylland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 12 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 12 |
| 6 | Freiburg | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 12 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 8 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:3 | 9 |
| 9 | Lille | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 9 |
| 10 | Celta Vigo | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 11 | Braga | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 12 | PAOK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:1 | 8 |
| 13 | Ferencvaros | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 8 |
| 14 | Crvena Zvezda | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 8 |
| 15 | Genk | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 7 |
| 16 | Fenerbahce | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 7 |
| 17 | Sturm Graz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 18 | Ludogorets | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 19 | Brann | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 20 | Bologna | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 21 | Viktoria Plzeň | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 22 | RB Salzburg | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 23 | Basel | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 24 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 25 | Roma | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 26 | Dinamo Zagreb | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 27 | Celtic | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 6 |
| 28 | Young Boys | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 6 |
| 29 | Panathinaikos | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 30 | FCSB | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | 4 |
| 31 | Rangers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 32 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 4 |
| 33 | Nice | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 34 | Malmo FF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 35 | Utrecht | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1:15 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGF Aarhus | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 39:20 | 44 |
| 2 | FC Midtjylland | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 54:23 | 42 |
| 3 | Brondby IF | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 31:22 | 32 |
| 4 | SonderjyskE | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 33:28 | 32 |
| 5 | Nordsjaelland | 21 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 36:37 | 31 |
| 6 | Viborg | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 33:29 | 30 |
| 7 | FC Copenhagen | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 34:32 | 29 |
| 8 | OB | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 36:45 | 27 |
| 9 | Randers | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 20:26 | 23 |
| 10 | Fredericia | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28:48 | 21 |
| 11 | Silkeborg | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 23:39 | 19 |
| 12 | Vejle | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 25:43 | 14 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Midtjylland | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34:14 | 24 |
| 2 | AGF Aarhus | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17:8 | 22 |
| 3 | SonderjyskE | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 4 | Nordsjaelland | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 22:14 | 19 |
| 5 | Brondby IF | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 6 | Viborg | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 21:18 | 16 |
| 7 | OB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20:24 | 15 |
| 8 | Randers | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11:14 | 14 |
| 9 | FC Copenhagen | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14:14 | 13 |
| 10 | Vejle | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:16 | 11 |
| 11 | Silkeborg | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10:14 | 11 |
| 12 | Fredericia | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9:21 | 8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sturm Graz | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 29:24 | 34 |
| 2 | RB Salzburg | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 37:24 | 33 |
| 3 | LASK | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26:22 | 33 |
| 4 | Austria Vienna | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 30:28 | 32 |
| 5 | Hartberg | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 28:23 | 31 |
| 6 | Rapid Vienna | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 24:24 | 29 |
| 7 | Ried | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 25:26 | 28 |
| 8 | SCR Altach | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 21:20 | 28 |
| 9 | Wolfsberger | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 28:27 | 25 |
| 10 | WSG Tirol | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 26:28 | 25 |
| 11 | Grazer | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 20:33 | 17 |
| 12 | BW Linz | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 17:32 | 14 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LASK | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 | 19 |
| 2 | SCR Altach | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13:9 | 19 |
| 3 | RB Salzburg | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22:14 | 17 |
| 4 | Austria Vienna | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 12:13 | 16 |
| 5 | WSG Tirol | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16:14 | 15 |
| 6 | Hartberg | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12:10 | 15 |
| 7 | Ried | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12:11 | 15 |
| 8 | Wolfsberger | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:12 | 14 |
| 9 | Rapid Vienna | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13:12 | 14 |
| 10 | Sturm Graz | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10:14 | 13 |
| 11 | Grazer | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13:15 | 11 |
| 12 | BW Linz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12:15 | 10 |
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