Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian FC Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Champions League Predictions
Sturm Graz and Heart of Midlothian FC are set to lock horns at Merkur-Arena in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round. The two sides have been involved in high-scoring games, making goals likely to flow here, hence our prediction for over 2.5 goals.
Sturm Graz are in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after finishing as runners-up in the Austrian Bundesliga. With 37 points accumulated from 32 games, they were just two points away from the top.
The Blacks have already started preparations for the upcoming 2026-27 season with six pre-season games. Four of those games ended in victory and saw a total of 15 goals being scored.
This is not their first UEFA Champions League qualifiers rodeo, having appeared at this stage in the previous season. Their opponents at that time were Bodo/Glimt, and they lost 6-2 on aggregate in the play-offs.
Heart of Midlothian FC had the opportunity to end Celtic's stranglehold on the Scottish Premiership in the previous season by winning the title. However, a final day collapse saw them finish second, hence their participation in this tournament.
Hearts find themselves back in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for the first time since the 2006-07 season, when they lost 5-1 on aggregate to AEK Athens in the third qualifying round.
The objective is clear this time around for the Scottish team: to go one step further.
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Sturm Graz v Heart Of Midlothian FC Best Betting Odds
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1.8 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
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1.79 | 3.72 | 4.17 |
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1.79 | 3.72 | 4.17 |
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1.79 | 3.72 | 4.17 |
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1.79 | 3.72 | 4.17 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sturm Graz and Heart Of Midlothian FC?
Our prediction for the Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian FC match is: over 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/07/2026 between Sturm Graz and Heart Of Midlothian FC in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.82% for a win of Sturm Graz against Heart Of Midlothian FC with odds of 1.83 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian FC is 26.34% with odds of 3.8 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 21.84% chance ⭐ for a win of Heart Of Midlothian FC vs Sturm Graz with odds of 4.3 at Tonybet.
Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian FC Form
Sturm Graz and Heart Of Midlothian FC Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 May 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
3 May 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
19 Apr 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
5 Apr 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
15 Mar 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
1 Mar 2026 - Austrian Bundesliga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
16 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
13 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
9 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
26 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
13 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
4 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
11 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
21 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
28 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
9 May 2026 - Scottish Premiership
26 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
5 Apr 2026 - Scottish Premiership
14 Mar 2026 - Scottish Premiership
15 Feb 2026 - Scottish Premiership
Sturm Graz - Heart Of Midlothian FC Key Points
- Sturm Graz have seen 11 of their last 18 UEFA Champions League qualifying matches end with over 2.5 goals.
- Heart of Midlothian FC have seen their last two competitive games end with over 2.5 goals.
- Sturm Graz have seen two of their last four European matches end with over 2.5 goals.
- Three of Heart of Midlothian FC's last four away competitive matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
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Our Sturm Graz vs Heart Of Midlothian FC Prediction
Sturm Graz have faced Scottish opposition six times and have an even record of three wins and three losses. They are likely going to approach this tie with confidence, especially given their strong home record and attacking output in recent matches.
Heart of Midlothian FC return to Europe's top-tier competition for the first time after a 19-year absence. They face a side that has been firing on all cylinders and could struggle to contain them. However, they too have enough quality to contribute to what could be an entertaining encounter. Our Sturm Graz vs Heart of Midlothian FC prediction: over 2.5 goals.
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