Sturm Graz and Hearts face off in a highly-anticipated Champions League second qualifying round first-leg encounter, with both sides eager to secure an early advantage. The Austrian champions head into the clash full of confidence after an encouraging preseason campaign, during which they produced several convincing performances. Much will once again depend on attacking midfielder Otar Kiteishvili, who enjoyed a superb goalscoring season last term and remains the creative heartbeat of the team. Sturm have lost just one of their last ten matches in all competitions, averaging 1.8 goals scored while conceding only 0.9 per game. Although they have drawn frequently in recent weeks, the hosts remain a difficult side to beat on home soil.
Hearts, meanwhile, will be desperate to carry their domestic momentum into Europe after narrowly missing out on the Scottish Premiership title on the final day of last season. Claudio Braga is expected to spearhead the attack, while new signing Amadou Ba-Sy has made the final squad after arriving this summer. The Jambos have won six of their last ten matches and have been entertaining to watch, with both teams scoring in an impressive 90% of those fixtures. Hearts have also averaged 2.0 goals per game during that run, suggesting they possess enough firepower to trouble the Austrian champions.
With both sides averaging close to two goals scored per game, an open and entertaining contest is expected. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals.
This Champions League match will be played on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 19:30.
What is our Sturm Graz vs Hearts prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sturm Graz 2 - 2 Hearts
Sturm Graz vs Hearts Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Seedy Jatta @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Seedy Jatta @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Hearts +1 @ -167 Odds
- European Handicap: Hearts +2 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -106 Odds
- Draw No Bet: SK Sturm Graz to Win @ -250 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: SK Sturm Graz - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferSturm Graz Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwdddddww | 1.80 |
| Home | ddddw | 1.40 |
| Away | wwddw | 2.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 1.60 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.81 | 1.93 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.39 | 1.03 | 1.75 |
Hearts Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdwlwlww | 2.20 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | wdlwlw | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.25 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.50 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.75 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 90% | 75% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.68 | 1.46 | 1.89 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
Sturm Graz vs Hearts Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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