Sturm Graz vs Brann Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Sturm Graz vs Brann

Austrian Bundesliga outfit Sturm Graz host Norwegian Eliteserien club Brann at Merkur-Arena in the concluding round of the league phase, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Thursday 29 January.

The Total Goals market is where we’ve found some value, especially as you can back Over 2.5 at odds of -154. Three goals or more look likely in the encounter between Sturm Graz and Brann, with the odds standing out.

With the Austrian Bundesliga on its winter break and the Norwegian Eliteserien not starting until 14 March, both sides are currently focused solely on Europa League action.

Sturm Graz have already been eliminated from Europa League contention, while Brann can secure their place in the knockout phase with a victory.

Sturm suffered defeat in their most recent outing, losing 3–0 away to Feyenoord at De Kuip in the Europa League. Fabio Ingolitsch's team ended up with just 39% possession and had three shots on target.

Brann drew their previous game which was at home in the Europa League. The action at Brann Stadion ended 3-3 against FC Midtjylland. The Bergen outfit recorded eleven shots on goal and had 48% possession, with Noah Holm, Emil Kornvig and Joachim Soltvedt on the scoresheet.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
24	Brann	8	2	3	3	9	11	-2	9:11	9
26	Sturm Graz	8	2	1	5	5	11	-6	5:11	7

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 8.5 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. Sturm have had 51.6% possession and 4.9 corners per match. On average, the Blacks have conceded 1.7 goals from 8.0 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.2 corners.

Otar Kiteishvili is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Arjan Malic, Jeyland Mitchell, Maurice Malone and Jon Gorenc-Stankovic each have 1. The leading assistors are Tomi Horvat and Jon Gorenc-Stankovic with 2.

Brann have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.3 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.2% possession, 5.7 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 9.2 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Emil Kornvig has landed 6 goals, Noah Holm 2, with Joachim Soltvedt and two others scoring 1. Joachim Soltvedt has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Daniil Khudyakov (GK), Arjan Malic, Emanuel Aiwu, Tim Oermann, Emir Karic, Tomi Horvat, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Luca Weinhandl, Otar Kiteishvili, Axel Kayombo, Maurice Malone.

Brann confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mathias Dyngeland (GK), Denzel De Roeve, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Nana Boakye, Joachim Soltvedt, Thore Pedersen, Jacob Lungi Soerensen, Felix Horn Myhre, Ulrik Mathisen, Noah Holm, Markus Haaland.

Sturm Graz vs Brann Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Sturm Graz vs Brann tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We are siding with Over 2.5 Goals at -154 considering this Europa League game should see the net bulge a few times. We think the price looks appealing when it comes to three or more goals being scored.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the Europa League team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Sturm Graz vs Brann Europa League & league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sturm games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sturm games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Sturm games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Brann games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Brann games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Brann games.

The best betting sites make it a 60.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm 2 - 1 Brann

Sturm Graz are available at +650 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vetle Dragsnes Over 0.5 Shots -147

Vetle Dragsnes (Brann) has chalked up at least one shot in one of his past ten games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -147.

Latest Vetle Dragsnes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1400

Shots

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

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Otar Kiteishvili to Score +250

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm) has registered three goals in his past ten games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +250.

Latest Otar Kiteishvili Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

--100

Shots

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -128

All of the past four Brann games have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with the same thing happening in the last two Sturm Graz home matches. There are odds of -128 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sturm

Total

9.10 4.90 4.20

Home

9.50 5.60 3.90

Away

9.70 4.80 4.90

Brann

Total

10.50 5.70 4.80

Home

10.70 6.40 4.30

Away

10.80 5.40 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Sturm Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-133

Brann Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-106

Most Corners

1

+110

X

+575

2

-119

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Sturm Graz vs Brann 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.

Brann are +143 with the bookies to get the better of Sturm Graz, with the latter having betting odds of +195. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Europa League encounter, this can be wagered at +230.

If you want to side with Brann winning against Sturm, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -102 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -172 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+230

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+123

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-345

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

+102

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+118

Maurice Malone (Sturm)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Saevar Atli Magnússon (Brann)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Bard Finne (Brann)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Seedy Jatta (Sturm)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Mads Hansen (Brann)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Mads Sande (Brann)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Eggert Aron Gudmundsson (Brann)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Tomi Horvat (Sturm)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Felix Horn Myhre (Brann)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Sakarias Opsahl (Brann)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Jacob Sørensen (Brann)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Vetle Dragsnes (Brann)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Joachim Soltvedt (Brann)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Sturm)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Fosso (Sturm)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Thore Pedersen (Brann)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Tim Oermann (Sturm)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Arjan Malic (Sturm)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Fredrik Knudsen (Brann)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Emanuel Aiwu (Sturm)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Maurice Malone (Sturm)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Bard Finne (Brann)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Tomi Horvat (Sturm)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Saevar Atli Magnússon (Brann)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Seedy Jatta (Sturm)

Over 1.5

-127

Under 1.5

-

Mads Hansen (Brann)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Mads Sande (Brann)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Eggert Aron Gudmundsson (Brann)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Fosso (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Jusuf Gazibegovic (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Felix Horn Myhre (Brann)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Joachim Soltvedt (Brann)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Vetle Dragsnes (Brann)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Jacob Sørensen (Brann)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Sakarias Opsahl (Brann)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Arjan Malic (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

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

Sturm Graz Stats

Brann Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Sturm Graz vs Brann Lineups & Team News

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