Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz

Sturm Graz take on Blau-Weiss Linz at Merkur-Arena, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 22 February.

Sturm Graz look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -132 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Blau-Weiss Linz.

Sturm Graz have landed two Bundesliga home wins on the spin. It was an away defeat to WSG Tirol in their last league clash, losing 1-0 at Tivoli Stadion Neu. The Blackies enjoyed 53% possession and two shots on target.

Blau-Weiss Linz have lost four straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Wolfsberger at Hofmann Personal Stadion. Michael Koellner's side were restricted to just 35% possession and had six shots on goal, while Shon Weissman and Ronivaldo found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sturm have five straight victories against BW Linz. In their last encounter, Sturm claimed a 4-3 away win at Hofmann Personal Stadion. The previous 7 H2H games have featured six Sturm victories and one draw.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Sturm Graz	26	14	4	8	41	29	12	41:29	27
6	BW Linz	26	6	3	17	30	43	-13	30:43	13

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Sturm have had 56.3% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.9 corners.

Top goalscorers are Maurice Malone and Otar Kiteishvili on 2 goals, while Jacob Hodl has bagged 1. The leading assistors have been Otar Kiteishvili and Tomi Horvat with 2.

BW Linz have won 1, lost 8 and drawn 1, with an average of 3.6 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Blue and White average 47.2% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 8.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Shon Weissman on 3, followed by Ronivaldo and Simon Seidl with 2. Simon Seidl and Simon Pirkl have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Matteo Bignetti (GK), Albert Vallci, Jeyland Mitchell, Paul-Friedrich Koller, Arjan Malic, Ryan Fosso, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Seedy Jatta, Jacob Hodl, Gizo Mamageishvili, Belmin Beganovic.

Blau-Weiss Linz confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Nico Mantl (GK), David Riegler, Manuel Maranda, Martin Moormann, Isak Dahlqvist, Alexander Briedl, Cheick Conde, David Bumberger, Mamadou Fofana, Shon Weissman, Simon Seidl.

Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sturm Graz can’t be ignored when they play this Bundesliga clash, especially as odds of -132 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Bundesliga data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz league stats:

• Sturm have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• BW Linz have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• BW Linz have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• BW Linz have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Sturm have won the last 5 games between these teams.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

There is a fantastic betting option which allows you to combine Sturm to win with both teams to find the net. Simply head to the Result + BTTS market to secure bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Sturm Graz To Win @ -132 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm 2 - 0 BW Linz

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Sturm Graz to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -118

All of the past four Blau-Weiss Linz away matches has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line not covered, with three  consecutive Sturm Graz games having the same outcome. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -118.

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 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

Sturm Corners

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

-103

BW Linz Corners

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-303

X

+650

2

+245

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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.

Sturm Graz are the shortest price to win this Bundesliga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 53% probability due to their -114 betting odds. Blau-Weiss Linz are the +290 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Sturm are -120 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for BW Linz +0.5 at -118 instead.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. BTTS Yes and BTTS No are both trading at -119, suggesting there’s an equal chance of each pick happening.

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Full-Time Result

1

-114

X

+235

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+118

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-385

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-120

2 Hcp +0.5

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-119

Sturm have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

It’s now been four straight Blau-Weiss Linz defeats on the road. Michael Koellner's side have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Sturm beat BW Linz 2-0 when the teams last met at Merkur-Arena. The past 3 H2H games at Merkur-Arena have resulted in Sturm winning each time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sturm Graz Home Stats		4-2-4	2.30	1.00	1.30	5	5	6	4
Blau-Weiss Linz Away Stats		1-2-7	2.50	0.70	1.80	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Sturm vs BW Linz team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Bundesliga lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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