Sturm vs Altach Prediction 15 August 2026
🔊 Sturm finished their Champions League qualifying campaign, losing to Fenerbahçe, and will now focus on the Austrian championship. The match against Altach is a great opportunity to reclaim first place. For the visitors, it is a chance to test themselves against one of the favourites, but their away record leaves a lot to be desired.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sturm Graz):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Sturm Graz and Altach:
- played 42 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 25, for the away team - 7, draws - 10;
- number of goals - 83 against 35;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.36, in the 2nd half - 1.45;
- average total goals in the match - 2.81.
Head-to-head statistics Sturm - Altach

Sturm Graz Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the UCL tournament (home team - Sturm Graz, away team - Fenerbahce Istanbul). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahce Istanbul):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Last season the team lost out to LASK in the title race. Before that, Sturm had been champions of Austria two years running, but in the 2025/26 season they finished second. They are not making a perfect start right now: a away win over Hartberg (2:0) and an away draw with WSG Tirol (1:1). The team also failed to reach the Champions League, losing twice to Fenerbahçe.
To reclaim the title, the club has strengthened significantly. The key signings are Luis Balbo and Nelson Wiper. There are no changes to the tactical setup: the team prefers to play with a back four and a diamond in midfield. The main weakness is the lack of natural wide midfielders, so attacks down the flanks are not always effective, with the main focus on central play. Sturm have not lost at home in their last nine matches, which adds confidence ahead of the game against the bottom side.
Match Results: Sturm Graz

Altach Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Bundesliga tournament (home team - Altach, away - WSG Tirol). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (Altach vs WSG Tirol):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Last season the team improved their results. While in the 2023/24 championship the club were on the verge of relegation, last season they finished ninth with a six-point cushion above the bottom place and just one point away from the European places.
In the new season Altach have not strengthened significantly, but they have updated their coaching staff: Joel Untersee became assistant, and Nils Brendel - fitness coach. Their task is to improve the team's performance and try to reach the championship group. So far the team have a away defeat to Vienna and a home win over Tirol. Away from home, Altach have gone nine consecutive Bundesliga matches without a win, which makes the game in Graz particularly difficult.
Match Results: Altach
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 18; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.36;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.98, while the visitors net 0.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6).
- Sturm Graz have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games.
- Sturm Graz have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 home games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.98, the guests - 0.83;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.81;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Sturm Graz vs Altach
- average total in the tournament: 2 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1;
- Sturm Graz: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Altach: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2) vs 1.3 (away - 1.17).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Sturm Graz home games.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Sturm Graz games (Bundesliga).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 8 Sturm Graz home games (Bundesliga).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Sturm Graz games.
Prediction on corners
Sturm Graz: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.5; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; at home field - 6.67.
Altach: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 4.33.
- Sturm Graz have taken over 5.5 corners in last 5 games (Bundesliga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Sturm Graz vs Altach
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Sturm Graz at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Altach away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sturm Graz at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Altach away - 3 (50%).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 25, away team wins - 7, draws - 10.
Statistics: Sturm Graz vs Altach
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Sturm Graz have won in last 6 home games against Altach (Bundesliga).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Sturm are noticeably stronger in terms of personnel, play at home, and have an excellent record in this matchup - six consecutive wins in the league. Altach have problems away from home and made no additions during the transfer window. Given that the hosts need to bounce back after being knocked out of the Champions League, they are determined to take all three points. We expect a confident Sturm win. Predicted score - 2:0.
