Sturm Graz vs Hearts predictions, Jul 21, 2026

UEFA Champions League, on Tuesday,

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In a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash, Sturm Graz will host Heart of Midlothian on July 21, 2026. With recent form favoring the home side, Sturm Graz enters the match with a modest return, winning 2 of their last 4 outings. Their tactical setup has often displayed a strong pressing game, allowing them to capitalize on opponents’ errors while maintaining solid defensive structure.

In contrast, Heart of Midlothian has recently struggled, failing to secure a victory in their last match and searching for momentum as they approach this critical fixture. The visitors will need to improve their performance, particularly in midfield, to compete effectively against a disciplined Sturm Graz side.

The bookmakers reflect the current dynamics, setting the odds at 1.97 for a home win and 3.55 for an away triumph. This indicates a leaning towards Sturm Graz, but the unpredictability of cup competitions, coupled with Hearts’ potential for strategic surprises, underscores the need for caution when forecasting outcomes. Fans can expect an engaging contest as both teams aim to advance in the prestigious tournament.

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Sturm
50.1%
Draw
25.5%
Hearts
24.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of UEFA Champions League Sturm Graz: 0.66% Hearts: 0.37%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.90 3.70 3.75
bet_at_home 1.86 3.61 3.76
MarathonBet 1.88 3.64 3.83
WilliamHill 1.82 3.55 3.70
Pinnacle 1.88 3.73 3.88
Best for US Customers 1.88 3.70 3.90

Latest Results

15.07.26 Sturm Graz – Pogoń Szczecin – 1:0
03.07.26 Sturm Graz – MFK Košice – 2:2
30.06.26 Sturm Graz – LNZ Cherkasy – 2:6
26.06.26 Sturm Graz – NS Mura – 5:0
17.05.26 Sturm Graz – Rapid Wien – 2:0
10.07.26 Livingston FC – Heart of Midlothian – 2:1
16.05.26 Celtic – Heart of Midlothian – 3:1
13.05.26 Heart of Midlothian – Falkirk FC – 3:0
09.05.26 Motherwell FC – Heart of Midlothian – 1:1
04.05.26 Heart of Midlothian – Glasgow Rangers – 2:1

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Sturm is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Hearts may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Sturm has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Sturm is seen as the favorite.
  • In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.
  • Standings

    Draw

    2026/27

    1/8-finals

    1 Mjallby Bye
    2 Lincoln Red Imps Inter Escaldes 1 : 1, 3 : 1
    3 Tre Fiori Larne 1 : 2, 0 : 1
    4 Bye Crvena zvezda
    5 Sabah Baku TNS 2 : 1, 2 : 0
    6 Vardar KuPS 3 : 2, 0 : 2
    7 Klaksvik Bissen 2 : 1, 2 : 1
    8 Kauno Zalgiris Drita 3 : 2, 1 : 1
    9 Aarhus Bye
    10 Bye Lech Poznan
    11 Ararat-Armenia Riga FC 2 : 3, 2 : 0
    12 Floriana Shamrock Rovers 1 : 5, 2 : 0
    13 Borac Banja Luka Levski Sofia 0 : 4, 1 : 1
    14 ML Vitebsk Univ. Craiova 0 : 1, 1 : 4
    15 Omonia Bye
    16 Kairat Almaty Sutjeska 2 : 0, 2 : 1
    17 Thun Bye
    18 Bye Din. Zagreb
    19 Vikingur Reykjavik Gyor 2 : 2, 1 : 0
    20 Bye H. Beer Sheva
    21 Flora Iberia 1999 2 : 2, 2 : 3
    22 Bye Slovan Bratislava
    23 Petrocub Egnatia 1 : 6, 1 : 1
    24 Bye Celje
    25 Fenerbahce Bye
    26 Bye Gornik Zabrze
    27 Sturm Graz Bye
    28 Bye Hearts

    Quarter-finals

    1 Mjallby Lincoln Red Imps
    2 Larne Crvena zvezda
    3 Sabah Baku KuPS
    4 Klaksvik Kauno Zalgiris
    5 Aarhus Lech Poznan
    6 Ararat-Armenia Shamrock Rovers
    7 Levski Sofia Univ. Craiova
    8 Omonia Kairat Almaty
    9 Thun Din. Zagreb
    10 Vikingur Reykjavik H. Beer Sheva
    11 Iberia 1999 Slovan Bratislava
    12 Egnatia Celje
    13 Fenerbahce Gornik Zabrze
    14 Sturm Graz Hearts

    UEFA Champions League Outrights

    1. PSG: 6 (11.03%)

    2. Arsenal: 7 (9.45%)

    3. Bayern Munich: 7 (9.45%)

    4. Manchester City: 8 (8.27%)

    5. Barcelona: 8 (8.27%)

    6. Real Madrid: 10 (6.62%)

    7. Liverpool: 10.8 (6.13%)

    8. Manchester United: 17 (3.89%)

    9. Inter: 29.2 (2.27%)

    10. Atl. Madrid: 33.8 (1.96%)

    11. Aston Villa: 38.8 (1.71%)

    12. Napoli: 38.8 (1.71%)

    13. Dortmund: 48.2 (1.37%)

    14. AS Roma: 50.2 (1.32%)

    15. RB Leipzig: 66.2 (1%)

    16. Betis: 69.4 (0.95%)

    17. Como: 70.2 (0.94%)

    18. PSV: 85.2 (0.78%)

    19. Villarreal: 93.4 (0.71%)

    20. VfB Stuttgart: 96.2 (0.69%)

    21. Nijmegen: 100 (0.66%)

    22. Royale Union SG: 100 (0.66%)

    23. Lyon: 100 (0.66%)

    24. Bodo/Glimt: 100 (0.66%)

    25. Olympiacos Piraeus: 100 (0.66%)

    26. LASK Linz: 100 (0.66%)

    27. Viking: 100 (0.66%)

    28. AEK: 100 (0.66%)

    29. Sparta Prague: 100 (0.66%)

    30. Fenerbahce: 100 (0.66%)

    31. Din. Zagreb: 100 (0.66%)

    32. Slovan Bratislava: 100 (0.66%)

    33. Lech Poznan: 100 (0.66%)

    34. Celje: 100 (0.66%)

    35. Crvena zvezda: 100 (0.66%)

    36. Sturm Graz: 100 (0.66%)

    37. Omonia: 100 (0.66%)

    38. H. Beer Sheva: 100 (0.66%)

    39. Levski Sofia: 100 (0.66%)

    40. Borac Banja Luka: 100 (0.66%)

    41. Kairat Almaty: 100 (0.66%)

    42. Vikingur Reykjavik: 100 (0.66%)

    43. Thun: 100 (0.66%)

    44. Sporting CP: 100.2 (0.66%)

    45. FC Porto: 100.2 (0.66%)

    46. Lens: 105.2 (0.63%)

    47. Lille: 105.2 (0.63%)

    48. Galatasaray: 110.2 (0.6%)

    49. Feyenoord: 110.2 (0.6%)

    50. Club Brugge: 120.2 (0.55%)

    51. Celtic: 120.2 (0.55%)

    52. Slavia Prague: 130.2 (0.51%)

    53. Shakhtar: 130.2 (0.51%)

    54. Hearts: 180.2 (0.37%)

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