Sturm Graz vs Hearts Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Jul 2026

Sturm Graz vs Hearts Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Sturm Graz To Win @ -114

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It could be beneficial to back Sturm Graz when they clash with Hearts. There’s loads of value in the -114 that the home team get the job done and we’re therefore going to play the Full-Time Result market.

Read our in-depth Sturm Graz vs Hearts betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Sturm Graz vs Hearts Preview

Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz host Scottish Premiership team Hearts in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie at Graz-Liebenau Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Tuesday 21 July.

Sturm Graz finished second in the Austrian Bundesliga, ending the campaign two points behind champions LASK. Their last match saw them record a 2-0 home victory over Rapid Vienna at Graz-Liebenau Stadium. Fabio Ingolitsch's side registered eight shots on target and enjoyed 67% possession, with Gizo Mamageishvili and Stefan Hierlaender both finding the net.

Hearts' hopes of winning the Scottish Premiership title were dashed by a 3-1 defeat against Celtic at Celtic Park in their final game of the season. A point would have been enough to secure the championship. The Jam Tarts had just 33% possession and managed two shots on target, with Lawrence Shankland finding the net.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Sturm Graz	5	2	2	1	6	5	1	6:5	8

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Hearts	4	3	0	1	10	4	6	10:4	9

4 wins and 6 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 12.5 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Sturm have had 52.1% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Otar Kiteishvili has found the net 5 times, Albert Vallci 2, with Gizo Mamageishvili and two other players on 1. Jusuf Gazibegovic has made the most assists with 2.

Hearts have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.5 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Edinburgh side average 55.6% possession, 5.7 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.8 attempts and 2.2 shots on goal.

Lawrence Shankland has top scored with 5 goals, while Claudio Braga and Blair Spittal are next on 3 and 2. Marc Leonard has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Daniil Khudyakov (GK), Juergen Heil, Albert Vallci, Jeyland Mitchell, Emran Soglo, Simon Seidl, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Luca Weinhandl, Jacob Hodl, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Seedy Jatta.

Hearts confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alexander Schwolow (GK), Christian Dahle Borchgrevink, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Jamie McCart, Harry Milne, Calvin Miller, Oisin McEntee, Blair Spittal, Pierre Landry Kabore, Claudio Braga, Alexandros Kyziridis.

Main Match Prediction

Sturm Graz can’t be ignored when they play this Champions League qualifying clash, especially as odds of -114 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Champions League qualifying matches):

• Sturm have won 2 consecutive games.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest Champions League qualifying team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

For bettors anticipating the net bulging at both ends along with Sturm winning, then why not combine this pick with BTTS Yes and get yourself a bigger price as part of the deal.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm 2 - 1 Hearts

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Sturm Graz to win 2-1. The odds of +540 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Hearts Over 3.5 Corners -156

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Hearts in five straight away games, while Sturm Graz have let the opposition have an average of 4.70 corners in their last 10 home matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -156 that Hearts go over the line.

Champions 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

10.30 5.80 4.50

Home

9.90 5.20 4.70

Away

10.00 5.80 4.20

Hearts

Total

9.80 5.70 4.10

Home

8.90 4.40 4.50

Away

10.10 6.00 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-111

Sturm Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-118

Hearts Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-108

Most Corners

1

-222

X

+600

2

+190

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Sturm Graz vs Hearts 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.

The bookies have Sturm Graz as -149 favourites for this Champions League qualifying clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 60% likely to win. For those wanting to back Hearts, you will find +360 about this outsider.

Betting Sturm -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -125 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Hearts means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -139.

The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to Champions League qualifying games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+280

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+135

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-476

X2

+105

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-125

2 Hcp +0.75

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-104

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-104

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

Sturm Graz Stats

Hearts Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.60 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 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 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 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 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 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.80% 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 55.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Sturm Graz vs Hearts Lineups & Team News

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