Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Nov 2025

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
23	Nott’m Forest	4	1	2	1	6	5	1	6:5	5
25	Sturm Graz	4	1	1	2	3	5	-2	3:5	4

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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.

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Oliver Christensen (GK), Arjan Malic, Emanuel Aiwu, Niklas Geyrhofer, Emir Karic, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Tomi Horvat, Jacob Hodl, Otar Kiteishvili, Maurice Malone, Filip Rozga.

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Neco Williams, Ryan Yates, Ibrahim Sangare, James McAtee, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolas Dominguez, Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga.

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.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm 0 - 2 Forest

Forest are available to back at +600 to secure a 2-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

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

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.

Latest Morgan Gibbs-White Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Shots

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

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Taiwo Awoniyi To Score +205

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.

Latest Taiwo Awoniyi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Shots

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -141

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

Total

10.10 5.50 4.60

Home

9.90 5.30 4.60

Away

10.00 4.50 5.50

Forest

Total

10.50 4.90 5.60

Home

11.40 6.20 5.20

Away

9.10 3.50 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Sturm Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Forest Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

Most Corners

1

+220

X

+700

2

-204

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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 -200 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 67% likely to win this Europa League encounter according to the latest betting odds. Sturm Graz are the outsiders at +510 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There’s the chance to wager Forest at -120 on the Asian Handicap -1 market. This means a refund if they only win by one, although a 2+ goal victory over Sturm would see a full payout.

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 -128 on the Both Teams to Score market.

No matter what Europa League match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+510

X

+340

2

-200

Half-Time Result

1

+450

X

+148

2

-102

Double Chance

1X

+145

12

-500

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+325

2

-526

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-102

2 Hcp -1

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-105

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 +138.

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+138

Anytime

+350

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Maurice Malone (Sturm)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Seedy Jatta (Sturm)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

James McAtee (Forest)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Willy-Arnaud Boly (Forest)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Tomi Horvat (Sturm)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Neco Williams (Forest)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tochi Chukwuani (Sturm)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+123

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Maurice Malone (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-123

Seedy Jatta (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-222

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-250

Tomi Horvat (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-278

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-588

Neco Williams (Forest)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Tochi Chukwuani (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Maurice Malone (Sturm)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Seedy Jatta (Sturm)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Otar Kiteishvili (Sturm)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Tomi Horvat (Sturm)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Neco Williams (Forest)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Jon Gorenc Stankovic (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Tochi Chukwuani (Sturm)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

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

Sturm Graz Stats

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

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.10 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 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.10 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 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.50% 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 51.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

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.