Sturm Graz vs Hearts Prediction | UEFA Champions League | 21/07

The encounter between Sturm Graz and Hearts is set to kick off at 19:30 on Tuesday, 21/07, at Merkur Arena.

This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams’ recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

BTTS 2nd Half

Why we predict BTTS 2nd Half - Yes

Our recommended bet is BTTS 2nd Half – Yes for the Sturm Graz vs Hearts fixture. Expect a lively second half as both teams push for results, especially if the first half ends level. We expect chances for both sides to score after the break.

Key Betting Insights

Sturm Graz

• Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Hearts

• Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
• Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
• Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

BTTS 2nd Half: 12/5

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
	5/6	11/4	3/1	8/11	6/5
	8/11	12/5	3/1	4/6	21/20
	4/6	11/4	7/2	8/11	1/1
	8/11	5/2	10/3	8/11	21/20

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Sturm Graz Preview

Sturm Graz is coming to the clash with Hearts with the current statistics in the UEFA Champions League:

• Matches played: 0

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

When having a broader look at Sturm Graz's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 47

• Wins: 22

• Draws: 10

• Losses: 15

• Goals Scored: 70 (Avg. 1.49)

• Goals Conceded: 56 (Avg. 1.19)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Sturm Graz

Goals Scored: 70

Goals Conceded: 56

Average Goals Scored: 1.49

Average Goals Conceded: 1.19

Wins: 22

Goal Difference: 14

Date	Game	Result
17/05	Sturm Graz 2 - 0 Rapid de Viena	W
10/05	Hartberg 2 - 4 Sturm Graz	W
03/05	Salzburg 1 - 1 Sturm Graz	D
26/04	Sturm Graz 1 - 1 Austria Wien	D
22/04	Sturm Graz 1 - 1 LASK	D

Sturm Graz to win the match: 8/11

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Hearts Preview

On the other hand, Hearts comes into this fixture with the following statistics in UEFA Champions League:

• Matches played: 0

• Wins: 0

• Draws: 0

• Losses: 0

• Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)

• Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 39

• Wins: 24

• Draws: 9

• Losses: 6

• Goals Scored: 68 (Avg. 1.74)

• Goals Conceded: 35 (Avg. 0.9)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Hearts

Goals Scored: 68

Goals Conceded: 35

Average Goals Scored: 1.74

Average Goals Conceded: 0.9

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 33

Date	Game	Result
16/05	Celtic 3 - 1 Hearts	L
13/05	Hearts 3 - 0 Falkirk	W
09/05	Motherwell 1 - 1 Hearts	D
04/05	Hearts 2 - 1 Rangers	W
26/04	Hibernian 1 - 2 Hearts	W

Hearts to win the match: 3/1

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Statistical Insights for Sturm Graz vs Hearts

Here’s a statistical breakdown comparing each team’s key metrics to the league average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Sturm Graz vs Hearts fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Sturm Graz

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W D D D	1.8
Home	W D D D D	1.4
Away	W D D W W	2.2

Hearts

Europe - UEFA Champions League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W D W W	2
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	L D W D L	1

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Home Win

8/11

58.14%

Draw

12/5

29.41%

Away Win

7/2

21.74%

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Key Metrics

Here’s a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: corners, cards, goals scored, and goals conceded.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Corners

Sturm Graz

36

last 5 matches

Hearts

30

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sturm Graz received +20% more corners than Hearts in the last 5 matches.

Sturm Graz and Hearts corners count, last 5 matches

▲

Rapid de Viena

9

Hartberg

7

Salzburg

9

Austria Wien

4

LASK

7

6

Celtic

5

Falkirk

6

Motherwell

2

Rangers

11

Hibernian

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Key metrics

Cards

Sturm Graz

9

last 5 matches

Hearts

11

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hearts received +22% more cards than Sturm Graz in the last 5 matches.

Sturm Graz and Hearts cards count, last 5 matches

▲

Rapid de Viena

0

Hartberg

2

Salzburg

2

Austria Wien

2

LASK

3

3

Celtic

1

Falkirk

3

Motherwell

1

Rangers

3

Hibernian

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Sturm Graz

9

last 5 matches

Hearts

9

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Sturm Graz and Hearts goals scored count, last 5 matches

▲

Rapid de Viena

2

Hartberg

4

Salzburg

1

Austria Wien

1

LASK

1

1

Celtic

3

Falkirk

1

Motherwell

2

Rangers

2

Hibernian

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Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Sturm Graz

5

last 5 matches

Hearts

6

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Hearts conceded +20% more goals than Sturm Graz in the last 5 matches.

Sturm Graz and Hearts goals conceded count, last 5 matches

▲

Rapid de Viena

0

Hartberg

2

Salzburg

1

Austria Wien

1

LASK

1

3

Celtic

0

Falkirk

1

Motherwell

1

Rangers

1

Hibernian

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