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    Sturm GrazSturm GrazPossession & high press
    6–1
    Grazer AKGrazer AKLow block & direct
    The model's lean: 1 · Sturm Graz (64%)

    Sturm Graz vs Grazer AK · Austrian Bundesliga

    1 · Sturm Graz 64%X 21%16% Grazer AK · 2

    Prediction summary

    Final score 6–1. Before kick-off the model's prediction was as follows. BetBuilders AI model prediction for Sturm Graz vs Grazer AK (Austrian Bundesliga, Sunday, 18 October 2026): Sturm Graz win 64%, draw 21%, Grazer AK win 16%. Expected goals (xG): Sturm Graz 1.96, Grazer AK 0.96. Most likely score: 1-1 (10%). Over 2.5 goals 56%, both teams to score 53%. Double chance: Sturm Graz or draw 84%, Grazer AK or draw 36%. Prediction updated Friday, 9 October 2026.

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    Analysis: Sturm Graz – Grazer AK

    Sofia Andersson · · The model's read on the match · How the predictions work

    Sturm Graz's recent dominance over Grazer AK, winning all four encounters since 2022, sets up a compelling narrative for their upcoming clash. However, this is a small sample and less indicative of future performance than the current form and expected goals. The hosts' style, marked by possession and high pressing, contrasts sharply with the visitors' defensive and direct approach. This tactical disparity suggests an intriguing battle, where Graz's proficiency at home could tilt the scales in their favor.

    The numbers underpinning this matchup present a clear picture. Sturm Graz not only holds an edge in both points and expected points but also excels in the expected goals metric, boasting 1.96 to the visitors' 0.96. While their expected goals against figure (1.4) suggests vulnerability, Grazer AK's defensive frailty (1.8 xGA) could be their undoing. The model reflects these insights, giving the hosts a 64% chance of victory, supported by a similar win rate in their historical home matches.

    Despite the inclination toward over 2.5 goals at 56%, the likelihood of a 1-1, 2-0, or 1-0 scoreline underscores a more controlled affair. Grazer AK will likely aim to frustrate the home side with their compact defense. Still, the visitors' strategy might struggle against the aggressive pressing game of Sturm Graz, whose attacking prowess is unlikely to be stifled entirely.

    The sharpest angle here centers on the value at LeoVegas. With the hosts priced at 1.7 and the model rating their win probability at 64%, there's an 8% edge worth seizing. While no outcome is certain, the numbers offer a compelling case for backing Sturm Graz to maintain their perfect record against Grazer AK.

    Sturm GrazSturm Graz
    Form DLWLW
    League ranking xG #5xGA #5xT #3xP/match #5Points #4
    Key players
    • Jon Gorenc StankovicCMxG 0.05 · xT 0.16
    • Emran SogloLWBxG 0.03 · xT 0.27
    • Luca WeinhandlCMxG 0.02 · xT 0.21
    Grazer AKGrazer AK
    Form LDWDD
    League ranking xG #11xGA #9xT #6xP/match #10Points #7
    Key players
    • Yannick OberleitnerCBxG 0.13 · xT 0.10
    • Alexander HofleitnerFxG 0.24 · xT 0.10
    • Leon KlassenLWBxG 0.09 · xT 0.19
    Final score
    6 – 1
    The model called the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Sturm Graz 64% · Draw 21% · Grazer AK 16%

    Match prediction: Sturm Graz – Grazer AK

    Predicted score matrix

    Grazer AK →
    Sturm Graz →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–05.7%
    0–14.9%
    0–22.5%
    0–30.8%
    0–4+0.2%
    1
    1–010.2%
    1–110.4%
    1–24.9%
    1–31.6%
    1–4+0.5%
    2
    2–010.3%
    2–19.9%
    2–24.8%
    2–31.5%
    2–4+0.5%
    3
    3–06.8%
    3–16.5%
    3–23.1%
    3–31.0%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–05.2%
    4+–15.0%
    4+–22.4%
    4+–30.8%
    4+–4+0.2%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-110%
    2. 2.2-010%
    3. 3.1-010%
    4. 4.2-110%
    5. 5.3-07%
    Expected goals
    1,96–0,96
    Both teams to score
    53%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,9
    Under 2,544%
    @2.15
    Over 2,556%
    @1.75

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Sturm Graz to win64%
    • Over 1.5 goals79%

    Combined probability

    50%

    Fair odds

    2.00

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Sturm Graz to win64%
    • Over 2.5 goals56%
    • Simon Seidl to score39%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score53%
    • Over 2.5 goals56%
    • Simon Seidl to score39%
    • Liam Hermesh to be booked23%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 1 · Sturm Graz64% probability@1.85PinnacleEV+17%reference odds
    • 1 · Sturm Graz64% probability@1.83LeoVegasEV+16%reference odds
    • 1 · Sturm Graz64% probability@1.67Bet365EV+6%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Sturm GrazX2 · Grazer AK
    Bet365
    EV+ 6%
    1.67
    3.804.50
    LeoVegas
    EV+ 16%
    1.83
    3.653.85
    Pinnacle
    EV+ 17%
    1.85
    3.884.13

    Odds updated 18 Oct, 12:15

    Odds movement

    Market signal

    The market has moved clearly towards an Grazer AK win since 14 October — the odds have shortened from 4.52 to 4.13 (−9%).

    1+9 %
    56 %51 %

    1.70 → 1.85

    X-3 %
    27 %22 %

    4.02 → 3.88

    2-9 %
    25 %20 %

    4.52 → 4.13

    Over 2,5+5 %
    58 %53 %

    1.67 → 1.75

    Pinnacle · 11 recorded price levels · 14/10/2026 → 18/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    4 matches
    Sturm Graz 4Draw 0Grazer AK 0
    Goals: 12–4 (⌀ 4)

    Head-to-head based on Austrian Bundesliga data since 2022.

    Key facts

    • SK Sturm Graz win 61% of their home matches all-time (67 played).
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Sturm Graz
    Grazer AK
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Sturm Graz (10–9)
    Grazer AK (6–16)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Sturm Graz
    Jon Gorenc Stankovic: 161 passningar, xT 0.77StankovicJürgen Heil: 124 passningar, xT 0.54HeilPaul Koller: 110 passningar, xT 0.15KollerAlbert Vallci: 110 passningar, xT 0.25VallciLuca Weinhandl: 96 passningar, xT 1.02WeinhandlJacob Peter Hödl: 89 passningar, xT 0.11HödlArjan Malic: 76 passningar, xT 0.09MalicSimon Seidl: 72 passningar, xT 0.38SeidlJoshua Quarshie: 71 passningar, xT 0.08QuarshieAmmar Helac: 63 passningar, xT 0.07HelacDaniil Khudyakov: 62 passningar, xT 0.08Khudyakov
    Grazer AK
    Beres Owusu: 165 passningar, xT 1.09OwusuYannick Oberleitner: 160 passningar, xT 0.46OberleitnerPeter Michorl: 155 passningar, xT 0.72MichorlCican Stanković: 129 passningar, xT 0.19StankovićLeon Klassen: 113 passningar, xT 0.8KlassenDonovan Cameron Pines: 92 passningar, xT 0.02PinesAnderson dos Santos Gomes: 91 passningar, xT 1.12GomesTobias Koch: 86 passningar, xT 0.22KochChristian Lichtenberger: 82 passningar, xT -0.15LichtenbergerAlexander Hofleitner: 55 passningar, xT 0.32HofleitnerChristopher Cvetko: 48 passningar, xT 0.13Cvetko
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Sturm Graz
    Jon Gorenc Stankovic: 161 passningar, xT 0.77StankovicJürgen Heil: 124 passningar, xT 0.54HeilPaul Koller: 110 passningar, xT 0.15KollerAlbert Vallci: 110 passningar, xT 0.25VallciLuca Weinhandl: 96 passningar, xT 1.02WeinhandlJacob Peter Hödl: 89 passningar, xT 0.11HödlArjan Malic: 76 passningar, xT 0.09MalicSimon Seidl: 72 passningar, xT 0.38SeidlJoshua Quarshie: 71 passningar, xT 0.08QuarshieAmmar Helac: 63 passningar, xT 0.07HelacDaniil Khudyakov: 62 passningar, xT 0.08Khudyakov
    Grazer AK
    Beres Owusu: 165 passningar, xT 1.09OwusuYannick Oberleitner: 160 passningar, xT 0.46OberleitnerPeter Michorl: 155 passningar, xT 0.72MichorlCican Stanković: 129 passningar, xT 0.19StankovićLeon Klassen: 113 passningar, xT 0.8KlassenDonovan Cameron Pines: 92 passningar, xT 0.02PinesAnderson dos Santos Gomes: 91 passningar, xT 1.12GomesTobias Koch: 86 passningar, xT 0.22KochChristian Lichtenberger: 82 passningar, xT -0.15LichtenbergerAlexander Hofleitner: 55 passningar, xT 0.32HofleitnerChristopher Cvetko: 48 passningar, xT 0.13Cvetko

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceSturm GrazGrazer AK
    Points149
    xPoints11.59
    xG per match1.60.96
    xGA per match1.41.8
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.220.2
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.230.58
    Playing styleSturm GrazGrazer AK
    Build-up efficiency0.310.28
    Field tilt0.560.4
    xT per match1.30.99
    xTA per match0.911
    Won balls, offensive half3131
    Pressing intensity0.240.23
    Pressing efficiency0.350.32
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.330.3
    Entries into the box per match1512
    Entries into the box against1311
    Pass completion %0.680.7
    Pass completion % under pressure0.630.67
    Passes per match275291
    Passes against per match289368
    Switches of play per match19.224.1
    Long balls per match2836
    Set piecesSturm GrazGrazer AK
    xG from free kicks0.040.06
    Corners per match7.63.9
    Corners against per match4.75.8
    xG per corner0.020.05
    xGA per corner against0.020.03
    First touch, offensive corners %0.340.55
    First touch, defensive corners %0.550.6
    OtherSturm GrazGrazer AK
    Throw-in control0.750.67
    The goalkeepersDaniil Khudyakov (Sturm Graz)Cican Stanković (Grazer AK)
    Saves1229
    Save %71%64%
    xG prevented64%30%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Sturm Graz vs Grazer AK according to our model?

    The model gives Sturm Graz a 64% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Sturm Graz 64%, draw 21%, Grazer AK 16%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 10% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 56% and under at 44%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.

    How many goals are expected in Sturm Graz vs Grazer AK?

    The model expects 1.96 goals (xG) for Sturm Graz and 0.96 for Grazer AK, 2.93 in total.

    What does the model say about double chance?

    Sturm Graz or draw (1X) 84%, Grazer AK or draw (X2) 36% and no draw (12) 79%.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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