Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Apr 2025

We believe that Sturm Graz will get the better of Blau-Weiss Linz and the favourites are excellent value at -167. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Sturm Graz have triumphed in their last three home games. Most recently, they won away from home when beating Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 at Red Bull Arena. The Blackies ended up with just 39% possession and had three shots on target, while Otar Kiteishvili scored both of the goals.

Blau-Weiss Linz have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Wolfsberger 2-1 at Hofmann Personal Stadion. Gerald Scheiblehner's men were restricted to 45% possession and recorded two shots on goal, while Conor Noss found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sturm have beaten BW Linz in the last two encounters. There was a 2-1 home triumph at Merkur-Arena after winning 2-1 away at Hofmann Personal Stadion. The previous 4 H2H games have featured three Sturm victories and one draw.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Sturm Graz	19	10	1	8	28	24	4	28:24	31
12	BW Linz	19	4	2	13	17	31	-14	17:31	14

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Sturm have had 53.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while being awarded 3.8 corners.

Top scorers Otar Kiteishvili and William Boeving have found the net 5 times, with Malick Junior Yalcouye getting 3. Tomi Horvat is the top assists maker on 3.

BW Linz have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 4.2 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Blue and Whites average 43.1% possession, 3.1 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Ronivaldo with 4, Alem Pasic on 3 and Anderson 2. Thomas Goiginger has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Kjell Scherpen (GK), Max Johnston, Emanuel Aiwu, Dimitri Lavalee, Arjan Malic, Tomi Horvat, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Malick Junior Yalcouye, Otar Kiteishvili, Leon Grgic, William Boeving.

Blau-Weiss Linz confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Radek Vitek (GK), Elias Bakatukanda, Manuel Maranda, Martin Moormann, Oliver Waehling, Soumaila Diabate, Alexander Briedl, Simon Pirkl, Simon Seidl, Kristijan Dobras, Alexander Schmidt.

Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Sturm Graz are currently priced at -167. We think they can secure a victory in this Bundesliga match and the hosts looks a value play.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz league stats:

• Sturm Graz have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Sturm Graz have won 12 of their last 17 games at home.
• Sturm Graz have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• BW Linz have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• BW Linz have lost their last 3 games.
• BW Linz have lost their last 2 games against Sturm Graz.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

There are some different ways to back Sturm if you’re in search of a bigger potential return. This includes the Asian Handicap where they have to win by a certain margin.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm 3 - 1 BW Linz

We’re taking a chance on Sturm Graz to achieve a 3-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +1150 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

BW Linz Under 3.5 Corners -125

Blau-Weiss Linz have not covered the 3.5 corners line in three straight games, while Sturm Graz have conceded an average of 3.20 corners in the past 5 home games. There’s a chance to go under the BW Linz Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -125 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sturm

Total

9.70 5.80 3.90

Home

9.40 5.70 3.70

Away

10.10 5.10 5.00

BW Linz

Total

8.40 4.00 4.40

Home

8.10 4.00 4.10

Away

8.80 2.70 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

-102

Sturm Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

BW Linz Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+575

2

+215

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Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz 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.

With the bookies giving them a 66% probability of winning, Sturm Graz might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -192 price of winning this Bundesliga clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +475 about Blau-Weiss Linz.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price.

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Full-Time Result

1

-192

X

+310

2

+475

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+132

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-435

X2

+140

Draw No Bet

1

-476

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-106

2 Hcp +1

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-125

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Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Lineups & Team News

Our Sturm vs BW Linz team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

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