SK Sturm Graz
Football UEFA Europa League Merkur-Arena Thu 6 Nov 12:45
Nottingham Forest FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Europa League Betting Preview: Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest

Austrian Bundesliga outfit Sturm Graz host Premier League club Nottingham Forest in this Europa League match at Merkur-Arena, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 6 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Tricky Trees Too Much for Sturm?

There’s a very real prospect that Nottingham Forest can have the edge over Sturm Graz and we’ll therefore select the former when it comes to Full-Time Result. The price of -152 looks impossible to ignore.

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Sturm Bidding to Bounce Back After Loss

Sturm Graz were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Allianz Stadion. Rapid Vienna claimed a 2-1 Bundesliga win. Juergen Saeumel's team enjoyed 63% possession and had seven shots on target, while Maurice Malone scored the goal.

Nottingham Forest played Manchester United at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 Premier League draw at City Ground. The Midlands outfit were restricted to 41% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona both on target.

In their last Europa League matches, Sturm were beaten 2-1 when visiting Celtic, while Forest won 2-0 at home to Porto.

Europa League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
17 Nott’m Forest logo Nott’m Forest 3 1 1 1 6 5 1 6:5 4
27 Sturm Graz logo Sturm Graz 3 1 0 2 3 5 -2 3:5 3
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Sturm Graz – Last 10 League & Europa League Games

Sturm have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Blackies have averaged 53.7% possession and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.6 corners from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Tomi Horvat and Otar Kiteishvili lead the way with 3 goals, while Maurice Malone has scored 2. Leading assistor is Tomi Horvat with 3.

Nottingham Forest – Last 10 League & Europa League Games

Forest have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, with an average of 12.0 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. Sean Dyche's side average 51.1% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

Igor Jesus is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Morgan Gibbs-White on 2, with Nicolo Savona and two others bagging 1. Look no further than Morgan Gibbs-White for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz predicted lineup (4-3-3): Oliver Christensen (GK), Arjan Malic, Tim Oermann, Dimitri Lavalée, Emir Karic, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Tomi Horvat, Filip Rozga, Otar Kiteishvili, Axel Kayombo, Maurice Malone.

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels (GK), Nicolò Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson, Ibrahim Sangare, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Taiwo Awoniyi.

Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to land value on Nottingham Forest who are available at odds of -152. It looks like an attractive price when it comes to this pick and the visitors can win this Europa League encounter.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Europa League experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Europa League & league stats:

  • Sturm have lost their last 3 games.

Forest to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60.2% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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There are several options to side with Forest in addition to the match winner market. One option is to wager them to be leading at the interval and final whistle, along with the Asian Handicap.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Gibbs-White Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133 BetMGM logo

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) has finished with at least one shot on goal in his past two games. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of -133.

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Taiwo Awoniyi To Score +205 BetMGM logo

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest) can be wagered at +205 to find the net. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

There has been four straight Sturm Graz games where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been three consecutive Nottingham Forest matches where the same thing has happened. We’re expecting plenty of corners and that the line is going to be covered, with odds of -141 on offer.

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 Logo Sturm
Total
10.10 5.50 4.60
Home
9.90 5.30 4.60
Away
10.00 4.50 5.50
Forest Logo Forest
Total
10.50 4.90 5.60
Home
11.40 6.20 5.20
Away
9.10 3.50 5.60
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Forest -152
Total Goals Under 2.5 +102
Shots On Target Morgan Gibbs-White Over 0.5 -133

We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Nottingham Forest to claim a victory, two or less goals together with Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) to have a minimum of one shot on target.

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Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Forest Most Likely Winners

The bookies have Nottingham Forest at -152 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 60% likely to win this Europa League encounter according to the latest betting odds. Sturm Graz are the outsiders at +380 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

If you think Forest can win by two or more goals against Sturm, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -119. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -130 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz Favourite to Score the First Goal

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +350 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +143.

Player Goals
Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)
First
+143
Anytime
+350
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Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)
First
+205
Anytime
+480
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Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)
First
+250
Anytime
+575
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Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)
First
+260
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+108
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Maurice Malone (Sturm)
Over 0.5
-147
Under 0.5
-115
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Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)
Over 0.5
-137
Under 0.5
-123
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Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-127
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Team Stats

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

Sturm Graz logo Sturm Graz Stats
Nottingham Forest logo Nottingham Forest Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Sturm vs Forest team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Europa League along with up-to-date injury news.

Sturm Graz Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sturm Graz Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

1 Oliver Christensen
23 Arjan Malic 5 Tim Oermann 24 Dimitri Lavalée 17 Emir Karic
4 Jon Gorenc-Stankovic 19 Tomi Horvat 8 Filip Rozga
10 Otar Kiteishvili 11 Axel Kayombo 77 Maurice Malone
26 Matz Sels
37 Nicolò Savona 31 Nikola Milenkovic 5 Murillo 3 Neco Williams
8 Elliot Anderson 6 Ibrahim Sangare
7 Callum Hudson-Odoi 10 Morgan Gibbs-White 14 Dan Ndoye
9 Taiwo Awoniyi

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Sturm Graz Lineups

02 Nov Bundesliga
Rapid Vienna 2-1 Sturm Graz
26 Oct Bundesliga
Sturm Graz 1-3 Wolfsberger
23 Oct Europa League
Celtic 2-1 Sturm Graz
19 Oct Bundesliga
BW Linz 3-4 Sturm Graz
05 Oct Bundesliga
SCR Altach 0-2 Sturm Graz
02 Oct Europa League
Sturm Graz 2-1 Rangers

Previous Nottingham Forest Lineups

01 Nov Premier League
Nott’m Forest 2-2 Man United
26 Oct Premier League
Bournemouth 2-0 Nott’m Forest
23 Oct Europa League
Nott’m Forest 2-0 Porto
18 Oct Premier League
Nott’m Forest 0-3 Chelsea
05 Oct Premier League
Newcastle 2-0 Nott’m Forest
02 Oct Europa League
Nott’m Forest 2-3 FC Midtjylland

Injuries & Suspensions

Sturm Graz Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Nottingham Forest Injury Table
Type Name Info
Omar Richards Knee
Angus Gunn Knee
Chris Wood Knock
Dilane Bakwa Other
Ola Aina Hamstring
UEFA FlagEuropa League Table
Europa League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 FC Midtjylland 3 3 0 0 8:2 9
2 Braga 3 3 0 0 5:0 9
3 Lyon 3 3 0 0 5:0 9
4 Dinamo Zagreb 3 2 1 0 7:3 7
5 Viktoria Plzeň 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
6 Freiburg 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
7 Ferencvaros 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
8 Brann 3 2 0 1 5:2 6
9 Celta Vigo 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
10 Aston Villa 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
11 Lille 3 2 0 1 6:5 6
12 Go Ahead E. 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
13 Young Boys 3 2 0 1 6:6 6
14 Fenerbahce 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
15 Porto 3 2 0 1 3:3 6
16 Real Betis 3 1 2 0 4:2 5
17 Nott’m Forest 3 1 1 1 6:5 4
18 Bologna 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
19 Genk 3 1 1 1 1:1 4
20 PAOK 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
21 Celtic 3 1 1 1 3:4 4
22 Panathinaikos 3 1 0 2 6:6 3
23 Roma 3 1 0 2 3:4 3
24 Basel 3 1 0 2 3:4 3
25 Feyenoord 3 1 0 2 3:4 3
26 Ludogorets 3 1 0 2 4:6 3
27 Sturm Graz 3 1 0 2 3:5 3
28 FCSB 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
29 Stuttgart 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
30 Crvena Zvezda 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
31 Malmo FF 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
32 Maccabi Tel Aviv 3 0 1 2 1:6 1
33 Nice 3 0 0 3 3:6 0
34 RB Salzburg 3 0 0 3 2:6 0
35 Utrecht 3 0 0 3 0:4 0
36 Rangers 3 0 0 3 1:6 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lyon 2 2 0 0 4:0 6
2 Brann 2 2 0 0 4:0 6
3 Celta Vigo 2 2 0 0 5:2 6
4 Freiburg 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
5 Braga 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
6 Fenerbahce 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
7 Viktoria Plzeň 1 1 0 0 3:0 3
8 Dinamo Zagreb 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
9 FC Midtjylland 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
10 Basel 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
11 Nott’m Forest 2 1 0 1 4:3 3
12 Porto 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
13 Sturm Graz 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
14 Stuttgart 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
15 Aston Villa 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
16 Lille 2 1 0 1 5:5 3
17 Feyenoord 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
18 Go Ahead E. 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
19 Celtic 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
20 Young Boys 2 1 0 1 4:6 3
21 Real Betis 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
22 Ferencvaros 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
23 Bologna 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
24 Crvena Zvezda 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
25 PAOK 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
26 Malmo FF 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
27 Genk 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
28 Panathinaikos 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
29 Nice 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
30 Utrecht 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
31 Rangers 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
32 RB Salzburg 2 0 0 2 2:4 0
33 Roma 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
34 Ludogorets 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
35 FCSB 2 0 0 2 1:4 0
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv 2 0 0 2 1:6 0
Austria FlagBundesliga Table
Bundesliga Bundesliga
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 RB Salzburg 12 7 3 2 28:15 24
2 Rapid Vienna 12 7 2 3 17:12 23
3 Wolfsberger 12 6 3 3 20:12 21
4 Sturm Graz 11 7 0 4 20:12 21
5 Hartberg 12 4 4 4 18:17 16
6 LASK 12 5 1 6 13:17 16
7 Austria Vienna 12 5 1 6 16:20 16
8 SCR Altach 12 3 5 4 11:13 14
9 Ried 12 4 2 6 15:19 14
10 WSG Tirol 11 3 4 4 16:17 13
11 BW Linz 12 3 1 8 10:18 10
12 Grazer 12 1 6 5 9:21 9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 RB Salzburg 7 4 2 1 18:8 14
2 WSG Tirol 6 3 1 2 13:9 10
3 Wolfsberger 7 3 1 3 9:7 10
4 Rapid Vienna 6 3 1 2 8:7 10
5 LASK 6 3 1 2 9:9 10
6 SCR Altach 6 2 3 1 6:6 9
7 Grazer 7 1 4 2 8:11 7
8 BW Linz 6 2 0 4 7:8 6
9 Austria Vienna 6 2 0 4 5:11 6
10 Ried 6 1 2 3 5:9 5
11 Hartberg 4 1 1 2 5:6 4
12 Sturm Graz 4 1 0 3 3:6 3
England FlagPremier League Table
Premier League 2025/2026
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 10 8 1 1 18:3 25
2 Man City 10 6 1 3 20:8 19
3 Liverpool 10 6 0 4 18:14 18
4 Sunderland 10 5 3 2 12:8 18
5 Bournemouth 10 5 3 2 17:14 18
6 Tottenham 10 5 2 3 17:8 17
7 Chelsea 10 5 2 3 18:11 17
8 Man United 10 5 2 3 17:16 17
9 Crystal Palace 10 4 4 2 14:9 16
10 Brighton 10 4 3 3 17:15 15
11 Aston Villa 10 4 3 3 9:10 15
12 Brentford 10 4 1 5 14:16 13
13 Newcastle 10 3 3 4 10:11 12
14 Everton 10 3 3 4 10:13 12
15 Fulham 10 3 2 5 12:14 11
16 Leeds 10 3 2 5 9:17 11
17 Burnley 10 3 1 6 12:19 10
18 West Ham 10 2 1 7 10:21 7
19 Nott’m Forest 10 1 3 6 7:19 6
20 Wolverhampton 10 0 2 8 7:22 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 5 4 1 0 12:1 13
2 Bournemouth 5 4 1 0 8:2 13
3 Man City 5 4 0 1 13:4 12
4 Man United 5 4 0 1 11:6 12
5 Liverpool 5 4 0 1 10:5 12
6 Sunderland 5 3 2 0 9:3 11
7 Brighton 5 3 2 0 10:5 11
8 Fulham 5 3 1 1 8:3 10
9 Brentford 5 3 1 1 9:6 10
10 Aston Villa 5 3 1 1 6:5 10
11 Crystal Palace 5 2 3 0 8:5 9
12 Newcastle 5 3 0 2 8:6 9
13 Leeds 5 2 2 1 6:5 8
14 Everton 5 2 2 1 5:5 8
15 Burnley 5 2 1 2 5:4 7
16 Chelsea 5 2 1 2 6:6 7
17 Tottenham 5 1 1 3 5:5 4
18 Nott’m Forest 5 1 1 3 5:10 4
19 West Ham 5 1 0 4 5:13 3
20 Wolverhampton 5 0 1 4 6:14 1