Hearts vs Sturm Graz: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hearts prepare to host Sturm on July 28, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this EUROPE: Champions League, Second qualifying round fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Hearts, currently 14th in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Sturm, sitting 44th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hearts and Sturm have favored Sturm, with Sturm claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Sturm, Hearts recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Schwolow, Milne, McCart, Fagan-Walcott, Borchgrevink, Mcentee, Spittal, Kyziridis, Braga, Miller, Landry Kabore. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Sturm's last outing came against Hearts, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Khudyakov, Soglo, Mitchell, Vallci, Heil, Hodl, Weinhandl, Stankovic, Seidl, Jatta, Wlodarczyk. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Hearts are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hearts and Sturm are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Hearts's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Sturm's games average 4 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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