Sturm Graz vs Blau-Weiss Linz – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
22/02/2026 at 08:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Bundesliga - Round 20
  • Referee: Sadikovski A. (Aut)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
austriaAustriaSky Go Austria, Sky Sport Austria 1, Sky Sport Austria 2
slovakiaSlovakiaArena sport 1

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.591.20
Ball possession
40%60%
Total shots
1318
Shots on target
43
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
310
Passes
62% (134/217)69% (221/320)
Yellow cards
53
Red cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
1.591.20
xG on target (xGOT)
1.420.25
Total shots
1318
Shots on target
43
Shots off target
67
Blocked shots
38
Shots inside the box
1010
Shots outside the box
38
Hit the woodwork
10
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
310
Touches in opposition box
2228
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
30
Free kicks
916
Passes
62% (134/217)69% (221/320)
Long passes
24% (12/49)39% (30/77)
Passes in final third
53% (48/90)57% (50/88)
Crosses
10% (1/10)30% (6/20)
Expected assists (xA)
0.301.24
Throw ins
3820
Fouls
169
Tackles
88% (14/16)67% (6/9)
Duels won
5044
Clearances
4229
Interceptions
85
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
33
xGOT faced
0.251.42
Goals prevented
0.250.42

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 34', 1 - 0, Beganovic B. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 45+4', Hodl J. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 62', Vallci A. 🟨,
  • 67', Mamageishvili G. , Rozga F. ,
  • 68', Jatta S. , Kayombo A. ,
  • 68', Beganovic B. , Malone M. ,
  • 69', Conde C. , Ronivaldo ,
  • 73', Dahlqvist I. 🟨,
  • 78', Hodl J. , Karic E. ,
  • 81', Fosso R. 🟨,
  • 83', Malic A. 🟨,
  • 89', Gorenc Stankovic J. 🟨,
  • 90', Riegler D. 🟨,
  • 90', Mitchell J. 🟥,
  • 90+1', Rozga F. , Aiwu E. ,
  • 90+6', Moormann M. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Sturm Graz
47.8%
Draw
28.5%
Blau-Weiss Linz
23.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
56.9% 25.2% 17.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

58.7% 24.4% 17.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Sturm Graz has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-9.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Sturm Graz's form might have worsened.
  • Blau-Weiss Linz has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Blau-Weiss Linz's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Sturm Graz than the current prediction. (+10.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Sturm Graz, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Blau-Weiss Linz than the current prediction. (-6.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Blau-Weiss Linz, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Sturm Graz - Blau-Weiss Linz Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.96
    (1.62)
    3.31
    (3.65)
    4
    (5.15)
    6.4%
    (8.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Sturm Graz - Blau-Weiss Linz?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Sturm (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Users Predictions: Sturm Graz will win (9 of 10 users predict this - 90%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 71.41%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Championship Group: ) and 12 in the zone Bundesliga (Relegation Group: )).
    • BW Linz is Bundesliga (Relegation Group )
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sturm won 5.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Sturm may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Sturm is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Sturm: Grgic L. (Knee Injury) Khudyakov D. (Inactive) Lavalee D. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in BW Linz: Anderson (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Sturm: Gazibegovic J. (Injury) Kiteishvili O. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in BW Linz: Bakatukanda E. (Injury) Maier N. (Inactive) Weissman S. (Injury)
    • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Sturm won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 24:17. (average 1.8:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Sturm won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 16:12. (average 1.8:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Sturm Graz - Blau-Weiss Linz were as follows:
    19.10.2025 Blau-Weiss Linz - Sturm Graz 3:4
    04.05.2025 Blau-Weiss Linz - Sturm Graz 0:1
    20.04.2025 Sturm Graz - Blau-Weiss Linz 2:0
    23.02.2025 Sturm Graz - Blau-Weiss Linz 2:1
    30.10.2024 Sturm Graz - Blau-Weiss Linz 2:1
    Latest results of Sturm Graz
    08.02.2026 Sturm Graz - Ried 1:0
    29.01.2026 Sturm Graz - Brann 1:0
    22.01.2026 Feyenoord - Sturm Graz 3:0
    Latest results of Blau-Weiss Linz
    Austrian Bundesliga Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Salzburg ✔ 20106442:251736
    2Sturm Graz20111829:24534
    3LASK20103727:27033
    4Austria Vienna20102830:28232
    5Hartberg2087528:23531
    6SK Rapid2085724:24029
    7Altach2077621:20128
    8Ried2084825:26-128
    9Wolfsberger AC2074928:27125
    10Tirol2067726:28-225
    11Grazer AK ✔ 2038920:33-1317
    12BW Linz ✔ 20421417:32-1514

          Promotion ~ Bundesliga (Championship Group: )
          Bundesliga (Relegation Group: )

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Salzburg is Qualified for Bundesliga (Championship Group )
    Grazer AK is Bundesliga (Relegation Group )
    BW Linz is Bundesliga (Relegation Group )