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UEFA Europa League · League Stage - 4

Sturm Graz vs Celje

· Stadion Graz-Liebenau, Graz· Referee Giorgi Kruashvili

TipsterGrid prediction Sturm Graz to win

Cblended with market odds

Predicted score 2 – 1

9% — likeliest score with our pick

Win probability
Sturm GrazDrawCelje
  • WhyHigher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.55 vs 1.14.
  • RiskNo edge: the market already prices this — Sturm Graz is the favourite, not a value bet.
Best market odds
Sturm Graz1.58 Draw4.60 Celje5.75

Price as of

Expected return at 1.58: -9.4% per unit staked

Sturm Graz vs Celje preview

In the UEFA Europa League fixture between Sturm Graz and Celje, the model gives Sturm Graz a 57% chance to win, while Celje sits at 20%. The most likely scoreline is 2-1, predicted at a 9% probability. Sturm Graz has an expected goals figure of 1.55 compared to Celje's 1.14, indicating a stronger attacking performance.

However, the confidence grade is C, suggesting uncertainty in the outcome. Sturm Graz's recent form shows inconsistency with a record of D-L-D-W-W-L, while Celje has been more stable with W-D-D-D-L-W. This could affect the match dynamics, potentially leading to a different result than the model predicts.

Sturm Graz vs Celje: model vs market

1X2 probabilities: our model, the de-vigged market and the published blend
SourceSturm GrazDrawCelje
Model46%28%27%
Market61%22%17%
Published57%23%20%
Edge-4%+1%+2%
  • Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.55 vs 1.14.

Edge = our published probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the blend of both that backs every number on this page. Best available price on the pick: 1.58, recorded — the top price across the 10 books we record, each at its own last update. Expected return at that price: -9.4% per unit staked (published probability × price − 1).

Sturm Graz vs Celje odds movement

Median bookmaker price on Sturm Graz, 12 snapshots since 2026-10-30.

Opened 1.57Now 1.54 -0.03
Median 1X2 prices, first and latest snapshot
SelectionFirstLatestMove
Sturm Graz1.571.54-0.03
Draw4.314.37+0.05
Celje5.005.52+0.52

A shortening price means the market has moved towards that outcome. Median across all recorded bookmakers, not one book's line.

Sturm Graz and Celje expected goals

The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.

1.55Sturm Graz
1.14Celje
Total expected goals
2.70
Attack rating (Sturm Graz / Celje)
1.16 / 0.92
Defence rating (Sturm Graz / Celje)
1.03 / 0.87

Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.

Sturm Graz vs Celje score probability

Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.

01234+ 0 8.0% 6.5% 4.4% 1.7% 0.6% 1 9.3% 13.2% 6.8% 2.6% 1.0% 2 8.1% 9.3% 5.3% 2.0% 0.7% 3 4.2% 4.8% 2.7% 1.0% 0.4% 4+ 2.3% 2.6% 1.5% 0.6% 0.2%

Rows: Sturm Graz goals. Columns: Celje goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.

Sturm Graz vs Celje goals probability

Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.

Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 51%
Over 3.5 28%
Both teams to score
55%
No goals (0–0)
8%

Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.

All markets for Sturm Graz vs Celje

Published probability and fair odds per market
MarketSelectionProbabilityFair odds
1X2Sturm Graz57%1.74
Draw23%4.33
Celje20%5.12
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.551%1.98
Under 2.549%2.02
Both teams to scoreYes55%1.82
No45%2.22
Double chance1X (Sturm Graz or draw)80%1.24
12 (either side)77%1.30
X2 (draw or Celje)43%2.34
Handicap -1Sturm Graz win by 2+24%4.20
Push (exactly one goal)22%—

Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.

Sturm Graz and Celje recent form

Sturm Graz 2W 2D 2L
Celje 2W 3D 1L

Last 6 completed matches, all competitions, newest on the right.

Home vs away this season

Sturm Graz at home

Record (W-D-L)
1-1-0
Win rate
50%
Goals for / match
0.50
Goals against / match
0.00
Clean sheets
2 of 2

Celje away

Record (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Win rate
0%
Goals for / match
0.00
Goals against / match
2.00
Clean sheets
0 of 1

League matches this season before kick-off: Sturm Graz at home only, Celje away only.

Injuries & availability

Sturm Graz absences

  • D. Khudyakov leg injury
  • E. Soglo muscle injury
  • F. Rozga muscle injury
  • G. Mamageishvili injury
  • L. Grgic knee injury
  • N. Geyrhofer off the roster
  • N. Weiper injury
  • O. Kiteishvili calf injury
  • S. Jatta shoulder injury
  • S. Wlodarczyk off the roster

Celje absences

  • D. Vuklisevic off the roster
  • I. Calusic off the roster
  • J. Pisek off the roster
  • R. Pozeg off the roster
  • S. Sluga off the roster
  • Z. L. Sega off the roster

Reported injuries and suspensions from our data provider; confirmed line-ups appear about 40 minutes before kick-off.

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Prediction snapshot Sturm Graz to win Predicted score 2 – 1 C Bet on Sturm Graz