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WSG Tirol1Sturm Graz1

HT 1–1Sat 1 Aug 2026, 15:00 Predictions graded

Predictions4–544%

Edges2–340%

PossPossession 42%–58%ShotsShots 8–15On targetOn target 1–6CornersCorners 1–6

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 27 Jul 2026, 07:56 · Europe/Bucharest

Sturm Graz are favorites despite a tight 92-hour turnaround from Champions League action, but WSG's recent H2H wins and full-week prep add risk.

The best value lies in over 2.5 goals and over 9.5 corners, while handicap and first-half markets should be avoided. Confirm Sturm's lineup before betting.

Context

Sturm Graz face Hearts in Edinburgh on 28 July, with a 4-0 first-leg lead.
- The match in Innsbruck kicks off on 1 August, leaving only about 92 hours between fixtures.
- Ingolitsch made nine changes for the 24 July cup tie, showing active load management.
- The Edinburgh XI will determine how many regular starters are rested for this league match.
WSG Tirol beat Sturm Graz 1-0 at home on 15 February 2026.
- WSG also won 3-1 away at Sturm Graz on 4 December 2025.
- Before those two wins, Sturm had won 14 of the previous 16 meetings.
- WSG's recent H2H wins suggest they have found a way to trouble Sturm.
WSG Tirol described their squad as young and reshaped by nine summer arrivals.
- New winger Husein Balić brings 150 Bundesliga and 22 European appearances.
- The 24 July cup win over Wieselburg was treated as the last preparation match.
- WSG have had a full seven days between that cup tie and this league opener.

BetBugs edges

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Positive edges · 3

BetBugs probabilities

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Result1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Sturm Graz's superior overall form and quality, combined with WSG's defensive frailties, give them the edge despite WSG's recent H2H wins; the tactical matchup favors Sturm's higher possession and shot volume.
- Sturm Graz averaged 2.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded over last 15 matches, with 47% leading at half-time.
- WSG Tirol conceded 2.0 goals per game on average, with 53% trailing at half-time.
- Sturm Graz won 4 of last 5 Bundesliga matches (W4 D1), while WSG Tirol won only 2 of last 10 league games (W2 D3 L5).
- H2H last 5: WSG won the most recent two, but Sturm won the three prior, outscoring WSG 9-2 in those three.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostSturm GrazEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
WSG Tirol's inconsistent form and Sturm Graz's strong overall record make a Sturm win or draw highly likely; WSG's home advantage is offset by their defensive issues and Sturm's quality.
- WSG Tirol lost 5 of last 10 Bundesliga matches, with only 2 wins.
- Sturm Graz lost only 1 of last 15 matches across all competitions (W10 D4 L1).
- WSG Tirol have not beaten Sturm Graz at home in the last 3 league meetings (L2 D1) before the most recent 1-0 win.
- Sturm Graz's away Bundesliga form last season: W2 D2 L1 in last 5 away games.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonDraw or Sturm GrazEstimated chance80%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Sturm Graz's stronger first-half performances and WSG Tirol's tendency to concede early give Sturm a slight edge to lead at the break.
- Sturm Graz led at half-time in 47% of last 15 matches, compared to WSG Tirol's 27%.
- WSG Tirol trailed at half-time in 53% of last 15 matches.
- Sturm Graz scored first-half goals in 10 of last 15 matches.
- WSG Tirol conceded first-half goals in 10 of last 15 matches.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostSturm GrazEstimated chance45%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Sturm Graz's ability to improve after half-time, combined with WSG Tirol's second-half struggles, makes a draw at half-time turning into a Sturm win a plausible scenario.
- Sturm Graz drew at half-time in 5 of last 15 matches, winning 4 of those by full-time.
- WSG Tirol drew at half-time in 3 of last 15 matches, losing 2 of those by full-time.
- Sturm Graz's second-half goal difference is +1.5 per game (2.4 scored - 0.9 first-half goals).
- WSG Tirol's second-half goal difference is -0.2 per game (1.1 scored - 1.1 conceded after half-time).
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableDraw/Sturm GrazEstimated chance25%

Goals2 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have high-scoring trends, and WSG's leaky defense combined with Sturm's attacking output points to a match with at least three goals.
- WSG Tirol's last 15 matches averaged 4.2 total goals (2.2 scored, 2.0 conceded).
- Sturm Graz's last 15 matches averaged 3.5 total goals (2.4 scored, 1.1 conceded).
- 4 of last 5 H2H meetings had over 2.5 goals.
- WSG Tirol conceded 2+ goals in 7 of last 10 Bundesliga matches.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
WSG Tirol's ability to find the net at home, coupled with Sturm Graz's consistent scoring record, suggests both teams are likely to score.
- WSG Tirol scored in 8 of last 10 Bundesliga matches.
- Sturm Graz scored in 14 of last 15 matches across all competitions.
- Both teams scored in 3 of last 5 H2H meetings.
- WSG Tirol kept only 2 clean sheets in last 10 league games.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonYesEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
WSG Tirol's matches often see early goals due to their defensive vulnerabilities, and Sturm Graz's tendency to start strongly could lead to multiple first-half goals.
- WSG Tirol averaged 1.1 first-half goals scored and 0.9 conceded in last 15 matches.
- Sturm Graz averaged 0.9 first-half goals scored and 0.5 conceded.
- WSG Tirol led or trailed at half-time in 80% of last 15 matches (27% led, 53% trailed).
- Sturm Graz led at half-time in 47% of last 15 matches.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance55%

Match stats1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Sturm Graz's high corner count and WSG Tirol's tendency to concede corners suggest a total above 9.5 corners is likely.
- Sturm Graz averaged 5.9 corners per game in last 15 matches.
- WSG Tirol averaged 3.8 corners per game, but conceded 4.5 opponent corners on average.
- Combined average corners in Sturm Graz matches: 10.4 (5.9 for, 4.5 against).
- In last 5 Bundesliga matches with corner data, Sturm Graz matches averaged 10.2 corners.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostOver 9.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams' matches tend to produce a moderate number of shots on target, and the attacking intent of Sturm Graz could push the total over 8.5.
- Sturm Graz averaged 4.6 shots on target per game, but their opponents averaged 4.1.
- WSG Tirol averaged 3.8 shots on target per game, conceding 4.5 on target.
- Combined average shots on target in Sturm Graz matches: 8.7.
- In last 5 Bundesliga matches with shot data, Sturm Graz matches averaged 9.2 shots on target.
BetBugs · Shots on Target Over/UnderlostOver 8.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have similar disciplinary records, and the competitive nature of the match could lead to a total cards above 4.5.
- WSG Tirol averaged 2.4 yellow cards per game in last 15 matches.
- Sturm Graz averaged 2.3 yellow cards per game.
- Combined average cards in WSG Tirol matches: 4.7 (2.4 for, 2.3 against).
- In last 5 Bundesliga matches with card data, WSG Tirol matches averaged 4.4 cards.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 4.5Estimated chance55%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Pre-match flagged 6 avoid-market areas; caution remains warranted in high-variance spots.

Head-to-Head

3W · 0D · 2W

L1-0WSG WattensvSturm GrazFeb 14, 2026BL

W1-3Sturm GrazvWSG WattensDec 3, 2025BL

W0-3WSG WattensvSturm GrazDec 7, 2024BL

L4-2Sturm GrazvWSG WattensAug 31, 2024BL

W0-2WSG WattensvSturm GrazFeb 25, 2024BL

WSG Tirol: 2 clean sheets3.2 goals/game avg

Recent Form

WSG Tirol

W6-0WieselburgJul 24CUP

L2-3Hertha BSCJul 17FRI

L1-2PolessyaJul 10FRI

D0-0Gornik ZabrzeJul 4FRI

L0-4QarabagJun 27FRI

W16-1ZirlJun 19FRI

L0-2Wolfsberger ACMay 16BL

D1-1FC BW LinzMay 9BL

L0-4Grazer AKMay 2BL

W1-0RiedApr 25BL

D0-0SCR AltachApr 21BL

D2-2SCR AltachApr 18BL

L0-5FC BW LinzApr 11BL

W3-1Wolfsberger ACApr 4BL

L1-5Grazer AKMar 21BL

Sturm Graz

W3-0SeekirchenJul 24CUP

W4-0Heart Of MidlothianJul 21UEF

W1-0Pogon SzczecinJul 15FRI

W5-1Sanfrecce HiroshimaJul 11FRI

W4-1KalsdorfJul 8FRI

D2-2FK KošiceJul 3FRI

L2-6LNZ CherkasyJun 30FRI

W5-0MuraJun 26FRI

W2-0Rapid ViennaMay 17BL

W4-2TSV HartbergMay 10BL

D1-1Red Bull SalzburgMay 3BL

D1-1Austria ViennaApr 26BL

D1-1Lask LinzApr 22BL

D1-1Lask LinzApr 19BL

D0-0TSV HartbergApr 12BL

Squad & Injuries

WSG Tirol

24 available

Attackers6

Midfielders7

Defenders6

Goalkeeper5

Sturm Graz

33 available

Attackers8

Midfielders9

Defenders12

Goalkeeper4

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Over 2.5

Yes

Over 9.5

Draw or Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz

Result1 of 3 landed

Goals2 of 3 landed

Match stats1 of 3 landed

Markets to Avoid

Over 10.5

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

WSG Tirol

Sturm Graz

Squad & Injuries

WSG Tirol

Sturm Graz