Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Bundesliga Betting Preview: Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna

Sturm Graz host Rapid Vienna at Merkur-Arena, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 17 May.

It’s great to get attractive odds of -104 for a home win when Sturm Graz go up against Rapid Vienna. We think that the hosts will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.

Sturm Graz triumphed in their last game which was away from home. Hartberg were beaten 4-2 at Profertil Arena Hartberg. The Blackies had 46% of possession and eight shots on target, with Albert Vallci, Benjamin Markus (own goal), Otar Kiteishvili and Luca Weinhandl scoring one goal each.

Rapid Vienna have lost back-to-back league games. They were recently beaten at home to Austria Vienna by a 2-0 scoreline at Allianz Stadion. Johannes Hoff Thorup's team dominated possession with 70% of the ball but had just one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The two teams last clashed at Allianz Stadion, with Sturm recording the away victory. Overcoming Rapid by a 2-0 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen four wins for each team and two draws.

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Rapid Vienna	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
10	Sturm Graz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Sturm have 4 wins and 6 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Fabio Ingolitsch's side have averaged 50.1% possession and 5.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Otar Kiteishvili leads the way with 5 goals, Albert Vallci has 2, with Luca Weinhandl and two others on 1. Seedy Jatta and Jacob Hodl have been top assistors with 2.

Rapid have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 58.1% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.

Bendeguz Bolla has scored 3, followed by Janis Antiste, Ercan Kara and Matthias Seidl with 2 goals apiece. Matthias Seidl has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sturm Graz confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Daniil Khudyakov (GK), Albert Vallci, Jeyland Mitchell, Paul-Friedrich Koller, Jacob Hodl, Luca Weinhandl, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Emir Karic, Maurice Malone, Seedy Jatta, Otar Kiteishvili.

Rapid Vienna confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Niklas Hedl (GK), Jakob Schoeller, Nenad Cvetkovic, Serge Raux Yao, Nikolaus Wurmbrand, Romeo Amane, Andreas Weimann, Bendeguz Bolla, Yusuf Demir, Ercan Kara, Petter Nosakhare Dahl.

Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation and bet builder advice. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Sturm Graz are priced at -104 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a Bundesliga win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the Bundesliga 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 Rapid Vienna league stats:

• Rapid have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Rapid have lost their last 2 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 51% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sturm 1 - 0 Rapid

Let’s go for Sturm Graz to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +550. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Rapid Over 3.5 Corners -159

Rapid Vienna have been awarded an average of 4.80 corners in the past ten away matches, while Sturm Graz have yielded a corner average of 4.80 in their last ten home games. If you agree with our verdict that the Rapid Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -159 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sturm

Total

10.00 5.50 4.50

Home

9.80 5.00 4.80

Away

10.00 5.80 4.20

Rapid

Total

8.70 4.40 4.30

Home

9.10 5.70 3.40

Away

9.80 5.30 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-108

Sturm Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-159

Most Corners

1

-164

X

+600

2

+148

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Sturm Graz vs Rapid Vienna 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.

For this Bundesliga encounter, the bookmakers have Sturm Graz as the -106 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 52% chance of triumphing. For those wanting to back Rapid Vienna, you will find +265 about this outsider.

You can choose between Sturm -0.5 at -114 or Rapid +0.5 at -125 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -154 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-106

X

+245

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+128

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-385

X2

-132

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-114

2 Hcp +0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+104

Stats: Bundesliga matches only
Sturm Graz are unbeaten in the last eight games at Merkur-Arena. The Blackies have five victories, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Rapid Vienna are winless in the last three away games. Johannes Hoff Thorup's team have recorded five draws, three losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

In the last meeting at Merkur-Arena, Rapid defeated Sturm by a 2-1 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H games at Merkur-Arena, we have seen six Sturm wins, one Rapid victory and three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sturm Graz Home Stats		5-4-1	1.50	1.00	0.50	1	9	4	6
Rapid Vienna Away Stats		2-5-3	2.40	1.00	1.40	3	7	6	4

• 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 Rapid Vienna Lineups & Team News

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