Sturm Graz vs Hearts
Champions League Qualification 
Pre-match 
21/07/2026 
6:30 pm 
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Sturm Graz vs Hearts: first-leg control matters
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Sturm have lost once in 20 and won three straight warm-ups. Hearts start a new era under Wouter Vrancken after losing Shankland and manager McInnes.
Sturm's European continuity and strong home record give them the protected first-leg edge. With a return leg still to come, neither side needs to force the match before the structure opens naturally.
Sturm Graz draw no bet is the main position. Under 3.5 goals is the lower-variance alternative where offered.
Sturm striker Amady Camara is out; Kiteishvili is being assessed. Hearts are expected to start Braga after Ba-Sy's friendly brace. The XI below is a probable selection built from the latest European and domestic team sheets; recheck the official teams before using any player market.
Betting picks
Expert predictions
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Main pick
Sturm Graz draw no bet
Why this pick?
- Sturm's European continuity and strong home record give them the protected first-leg edge.
- Goal expectation: Goal line Under 3.5 goals.
- Sturm striker Amady Camara is out; Kiteishvili is being assessed. Hearts are expected to start Braga after Ba-Sy's friendly brace.
Watch Points
- Qualification football can become conservative quickly.
- Sturm striker Amady Camara is out; Kiteishvili is being assessed. Hearts are expected to start Braga after Ba-Sy's friendly brace.
- An early goal would change the total more than the pre-match result edge.
Value angle Both teams to score - Yes
Why this pick?
- Both sides should have enough attacking moments to make one goal each realistic.
- Goal expectation: Goal line Under 3.5 goals.
- This pick makes sense only if the match starts with enough attacking intent.
Watch Points
- The teams are close enough that the price has to be fair before staking.
- Sturm striker Amady Camara is out; Kiteishvili is being assessed. Hearts are expected to start Braga after Ba-Sy's friendly brace.
- An early goal would change the total more than the pre-match result edge.
Player props
Player prop angles worth checking
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Camara's absence should keep Jatta central in Sturm's front two.
Hearts' projected number nine has the clearest route to their limited away volume.
Recent form
Previous games
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Sturm Graz
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Hearts
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1X2 outlook
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Live bookmaker prices and final team news are still incomplete, so keep stakes measured and wait for a fair entry point. Odds updated: Exact time not available for this snapshot.
Predicted lineups
Sturm Graz vs Hearts lineups
Check the expected formations, starting players and key roles for Sturm Graz vs Hearts.
Source: Latest squad and team-news research · Probable XI · 22/07/2026, 12:05 am
Sturm Graz
4-2-3-1
- Daniil KhudyakovGK
- Gregory WüthrichRB
- Dimitri LavaléeCB
- Max JohnstonCB
- Jacob HödlLB
- Tomáš HandelDM
- Jon Gorenc StankovićCM
- Emran SogloRW
- Otar KiteishviliAM
- Axel KayomboLW
- Seedy JattaCF
Hearts
4-2-3-1
- Alexander SchwolowGK
- Michael SteinwenderRB
- Malachi Fagan-WalcottCB
- Jamie McCartCB
- James PenriceLB
- Oisín McEnteeDM
- Tom RenaudCM
- Calvin MillerRW
- Sabri GuendouzAM
- Alexandros KyziridisLW
- Cláudio BragaCF
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Injury report and yellow/red cards
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Reported injuries
No confirmed injury absences are reported in the available fixture data.
Players carrying cards
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Reported injuries
No confirmed injury absences are reported in the available fixture data.
Players carrying cards
No carry-over yellow/red card records are reported for this team in the available fixture data.
Card risk watch
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