Hearts vs Sturm Graz Live Stream & Predictions – Consolation Win for Hearts in the Champions League
Despite Sturm Graz's tradition in European competition, their poor away form continues with seven straight UCL losses. The Austrian side failed to convince in the first leg, showing little sign of a turnaround. As a result, Hearts are backed to secure victory at home in Scotland, capitalizing on Sturm Graz’s ongoing struggles. The key recommendation is a home win for Hearts, given the visitors’ lack of form and recent record.
- Hearts missed a lot of chances to score last week
- We are backing them to earn a consolation win on Tuesday
- Watch Hearts vs Sturm Graz live in the UCL Qualifiers
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Hearts had great results in their pre-season friendlies and deserved to score at least two goals last week in Austria. I am backing them to beat Sturm Graz in the reverse tie.
- Key Stats
- Second H2H
- Hearts Deserved More Last Week in Austria
- Sturm Off to a Great Start
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Hearts have won their last 8 home matches.
- Sturm Graz have lost their last 7 away matches (UCL).
Second H2H
Tuesday’s contest will be the second competitive meeting between Hearts and Sturm Graz.
Hearts Deserved More Last Week in Austria
Hearts had an impressive run in the Premiership last season, losing the title race to Celtic in the final round to finish second. A lot of important players left the club like Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin, as well as head manager Derek McInnes.
Wouter Vrancken had his first official match last week in Austria, suffering a convincing 4-0 loss to Sturm Graz, missing four clear opportunities to score (had 1.96 xG).
Hearts finished their pre-season with two great displays, victories against Arbroath 2-1 and Rayo Vallecano 2-1, while also beating Raith Rovers 1-0 in another friendly last weekend.
Sturm Off to a Great Start
Sturm Graz were the Bundesliga table leaders for the majority of the previous campaign but finished second two points behind the winners LASK Linz.
They built a massive 4-0 advantage in the first tie against Hearts last week, striking through counter-attacks. The Austrian side had just 33% possession, 20-19 shots and 1.97-1.96 xG. Jeyland Mitchell was named man of the match with one goal and one assist.
The Blackies had zero problems last weekend against a lower-division side Seekirchen in the Austrian Cup, claiming another convincing 3-0 victory.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Hearts (4-2-3-1) Alexander Schwolow; Christian Borchgrevink, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Stuart Findlay, Harry Milne; Tomas Magnusson, Oisin McEntee; Sabah Kerjota, Amadou Ba-Sy, Alexandros Kyziridis; Claudio Braga
Some changes are expected for the home side. Claudio Braga is likely to lead the charge. Defender Craig Halkett is out with Achilles tendon rupture and won't be back for three months.
Sturm Graz (4-4-2) Daniil Khudyakov; Jurgen Heil, Albert Vallci, Jeyland Mitchell, Emran Soglo; Simon Seidl, Jon Gorenc Stankovic, Luca Weinhandl, Ryan Fosso; Szymon Wlodarczyk, Seedy Jatta
Amady Camara won't travel to Scotland due to a thigh injury, while Jacob Hodl is doubtful.
Amady Camara won't travel to Scotland due to a thigh injury, while Jacob Hodl is doubtful.
Verdict
Sturm Graz were beaten in their last seven road games in the UCL and didn’t deserve to win the first tie convincingly. I am backing Hearts to win in Scotland.
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