Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Betting Tips

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Match Preview

Hartberg return home on a solid run and have shown improved resilience in recent weeks, but they now face a Sturm Graz side that dominates this matchup year after year. The visitors arrive with mixed form yet remain dangerous away from home, especially when given space to counter.

Hartberg’s Home Improvements Offering Hope but Not Certainty

Hartberg have strengthened at home with back-to-back wins over Ried and Austria Wien, keeping control in both matches and limiting chances conceded. They also showed fight in a 2-2 draw against Wolfsberger and stayed competitive at Altach.

However, the defensive step forward is still recent, and their earlier defeats at home to Rapid Wien and Salzburg underline how they struggle when pressed by top-tier opposition. Hartberg create chances but often leave gaps when games stretch, which remains an issue against stronger sides.

Sturm Graz Still Reliable on the Road Despite Patchy Form

Sturm Graz’s away record is a clear positive, with three wins in their last five road outings, including strong results at Salzburg, Altach, and Grazer AK. They have kept clean sheets in two of those and usually dictate tempo better away than at home.

Their recent form is uneven, highlighted by losses to Rapid Wien and Wolfsberger, but Sturm remain dangerous when their press works. Importantly, their dominance in this fixture is unmistakable, winning four of the last five meetings and consistently controlling the matchup.

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Prediction

The best bet is Sturm Graz win at 1.85 odds. The head-to-head strongly supports the visitors, who have beaten Hartberg in four of the last five league games and continue to perform well away from home. Even with Hartberg’s recent improvement, they have not proven they can handle top-tier pressure for 90 minutes.

A strong additional angle is over 3.5 goals at 2.75 odds. Sturm Graz’s last few away matches have stretched open, including high-scoring games at BW Linz and Salzburg. Hartberg also play with more freedom at home, which encourages goal-heavy patterns.

A longer-shot alternative is Sturm Graz 3-1 at 13.00 odds, aligning with their historical edge and the likelihood of the match opening up if they strike first.

Afolabi Ezekiel- November 26, 2025

Hartberg vs Sturm Graz Betting Tips

Sturm Graz win

OK

1.85 Odds

Over 3.5 Goals

OK

2.75 Odds

Sturm Graz 3-1

OK

13.00 Odds