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On 8th February 2026, Sturm Graz hosts Ried at Merkur-Arena in Austria's Bundesliga. With Sturm Graz showing recent home form and Ried’s solid away performance, the main lean is towards a close match, possibly with goals. Discover the best bets, odds, and value picks for Sturm Graz vs Ried betting tips.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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23 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 28 | 10 | 22 | W W D W L |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 23 | 13 | 2 | 8 |
| Home | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Away | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39% | 52% | 9% |
| Home | 36% | 55% | 9% |
| Away | 42% | 50% | 8% |
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MP | W | D | L |
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| Overall | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 |
| Home | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Away | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
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| Overall | 22% | 48% | 30% |
| Home | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Away | 9% | 64% | 27% |
Sturm Graz has displayed a mixed form but remains potent at home, while Ried boasts a resilient defense and a solid recent record on the road. Injuries are not explicitly detailed, but squad strength appears balanced. Expect an open, attacking contest.
Both teams have healthy squads, with no notable injuries or suspensions affecting the expected starting lineups. Sturm Graz's attacking options, including S. Jatta and M. Malone, can be decisive, while Ried's defensive solidity is anchored by players like A. Leitner and N. Havenaar.
If Ried scores first, they could look to employ a more defensive approach to hold the lead, but Sturm Graz's recent form suggests they may respond quickly. A late goal for Sturm Graz is plausible given their strong recent performances and high goals-per-game average against Ried.
Expect Sturm Graz to push forward early, leveraging their home advantage and previous positive results. Ried's disciplined defense may try to contain Sturm Graz's key attackers, creating opportunities for counter-attacks. Set pieces could be decisive.
See below all the main information for this match.
Predominantly, Sturm Graz is more likely to secure the win based on recent form, head-to-head dominance, and scoring trends. Ried's solid defense can make this a tight match, but the likelihood favors Sturm Graz.
The double chance bet on 'draw or Ried' offers substantial value considering Ried's consistent recent form and close head-to-head results. The 45% chance estimate supports this cautious yet potentially rewarding option.
Over 2.5 goals is a plausible outcome given Sturm Graz's attacking strength and Ried's average goals conceded. The prediction points to a scoreline around 2-1 or 2-2.