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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.90 | 3.70 | 3.75 | |
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1.86 | 3.61 | 3.76 | |
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1.88 | 3.64 | 3.83 | |
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1.82 | 3.55 | 3.70 | |
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1.88 | 3.73 | 3.88 | |
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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
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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