As WSG Wattens and Sturm Graz gear up for their Austria Bundesliga match on 01.08.2026, the excitement builds. Our in-depth prediction examines the strengths of WSG Wattens against Sturm Graz. Dive into our analysis, follow the tactical battle, and use our expert insights to guide your betting on this match.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | |||||||
| 1 | Sturm Graz | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 33/26 | 38 |
| 2 | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 42/26 | 37 |
| 3 | Lask Linz | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 32/30 | 37 |
| 4 | Austria Vienna | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 34/30 | 36 |
| 5 | Rapid Vienna | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 26/25 | 33 |
| 6 | TSV Hartberg | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 29/24 | 33 |
| 7 | WSG Wattens | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 31/30 | 31 |
| 8 | SCR Altach | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22/23 | 29 |
| 9 | Ried | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 26/30 | 28 |
| 10 | Wolfsberger AC | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31/32 | 26 |
| 11 | Grazer AK | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 22/36 | 20 |
| 12 | FC BW Linz | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 20/36 | 15 |
| Bundesliga , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Ried | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 38/42 | 28 |
| 2 | Wolfsberger AC | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 41/42 | 28 |
| 3 | SCR Altach | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 36/39 | 27 |
| 4 | Grazer AK | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 42/45 | 27 |
| 5 | WSG Wattens | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 40/52 | 24 |
| 6 | FC BW Linz | 32 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 37/49 | 21 |
| Bundesliga , Championship Round | |||||||
| 1 | Lask Linz | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 56/42 | 39 |
| 2 | Sturm Graz | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 51/35 | 37 |
| 3 | Red Bull Salzburg | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 56/41 | 29 |
| 4 | Austria Vienna | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 45/50 | 29 |
| 5 | Rapid Vienna | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 36/41 | 27 |
| 6 | TSV Hartberg | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 40/40 | 25 |
Key Player Statistics: WSG Wattens vs Sturm Graz
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Sturm Graz | 14.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | WSG Wattens | 03.12.2025 | 1-3 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Sturm Graz | 07.12.2024 | 0-3 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | WSG Wattens | 31.08.2024 | 4-2 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Sturm Graz | 25.02.2024 | 0-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | WSG Wattens | 01.10.2023 | 1-0 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Sturm Graz | 19.03.2023 | 0-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | WSG Wattens | 09.10.2022 | 2-1 |
| Bundesliga | WSG Wattens | Sturm Graz | 12.02.2022 | 2-2 |
| Bundesliga | Sturm Graz | WSG Wattens | 19.09.2021 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup | Wieselburg | WSG Wattens | 24.07.2026 | 0-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hertha BSC | WSG Wattens | 17.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | Polessya | 10.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | Gornik Zabrze | 04.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | Qarabag | 27.06.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Zirl | WSG Wattens | 19.06.2026 | 1-16 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Austria Lustenau | WSG Wattens | 31.01.2026 | 0-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | Triglav | 23.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | WSG Wattens | Bravo | 18.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SSV Jahn Regensburg | WSG Wattens | 07.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | Heart Of Midlothian | Sturm Graz | 28.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Cup | Seekirchen | Sturm Graz | 24.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| UEFA Champions League | Sturm Graz | Heart Of Midlothian | 21.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | Pogon Szczecin | 15.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11.07.2026 | 5-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | Kalsdorf | 08.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | FK Košice | 03.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | LNZ Cherkasy | 30.06.2026 | 2-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | Mura | 26.06.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sturm Graz | First Vienna | 27.03.2026 | 1-1 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: WSG Wattens vs Sturm Graz
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Betting Intelligence: WSG Wattens vs Sturm Graz
WSG Wattens host Sturm Graz this weekend, and honestly, this one feels like a massive moment for both clubs. Wattens need points desperately to keep their top-half ambitions alive. Sturm, sitting second in the Austria Bundesliga, need a win to keep the pressure on the leaders. The stakes couldn't be higher.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just a routine away win for Sturm. Yes, the odds have Sturm Graz at 1.90 favourites, and yes, the head-to-head record over the years leans in their favour. But here's what you need to watch for — this specific fixture at Wattens has been far more unpredictable recently. Wattens beat Sturm 1-0 at home in February, and that result shouldn't be forgotten lightly.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that most casual fans will completely overlook. Sturm Graz have drawn five of their last ten Bundesliga matches. Five. A team in a title race drawing that heavily is a pattern, not a coincidence. The value on the Draw at 3.65 is absolutely worth considering.
Sturm's danger man is Otar Kiteishvili. Fifteen league goals and four assists this season — he is their engine, their creative spark, everything. If Wattens can neutralise him, the whole Sturm machine slows down. That's the tactical battle to watch. Can Wattens' midfield, led by the versatile V. Müller — their top scorer with ten goals — compete physically against a Sturm side that just hammered Hearts 4-0 in Champions League qualifying? That is a serious question.
Wattens' defensive numbers are concerning, conceding 52 goals in 32 games. That's a leaky ship. But at home, against a Sturm side showing signs of fatigue from European football, there could be something here. I'm predicting Sturm to win, but narrowly. A 2-1 away victory feels right to me.
For betting purposes, Sturm Graz to win with both teams scoring looks genuinely attractive. Kiteishvili to score anytime is another market I'd seriously consider at likely generous odds. Wattens' D. Kubatta carries a red card already this season — watch for disciplinary drama in midfield too.
This isn't a dead rubber. It's a genuine football contest with real tension. Get yourself ready for this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Gugganig | Austria | 29 | Defender | 192 | 65 |
| M. Taferner | Austria | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 60 |
| T. Sabitzer | Austria | 25 | Attacker | 182 | 77 |
| A. Stejskal | Czechia | 24 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 67 |
| T. Anselm | Austria | 26 | Attacker | 186 | 75 |
| V. Müller | Austria | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| L. Hinterseer | Austria | 35 | Attacker | 192 | 86 |
| Q. Butler | USA | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 63 |
| B. Böckle | Austria | 24 | Midfielder | 188 | 85 |
| J. Lawrence | Germany | 23 | Defender | 201 | 84 |
| L. Sulzbacher | Austria | 26 | Defender | 171 | 68 |
| J. Naschberger | Austria | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 62 |
| M. Boras | Croatia | 24 | Defender | 199 | 90 |
| D. Jaunegg | Austria | 23 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| M. Wels | Austria | 21 | Attacker | 186 | 71 |
| Mahamadou Diarra | Mali | 22 | Attacker | 186 | 83 |
| M. Neuner | Germany | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Vötter | Austria | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Raphael Gschösser | Austria | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| David Falkner | Austria | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Vallci | Austria | 31 | Defender | 191 | 85 |
| A. Helac | Austria | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| O. Kiteishvili | Georgia | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| P. Koller | Austria | 24 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| J. Heil | Austria | 29 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| J. Gorenc Stankovič | Slovenia | 30 | Midfielder | 190 | 78 |
| S. Włodarczyk | Poland | 23 | Attacker | 192 | 77 |
| S. Seidl | Austria | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Jatta | Norway | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 70 |
| D. Khudyakov | Russia | 22 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 85 |
| J. Mitchell | Costa Rica | 21 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| R. Fosso | Switzerland | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| N. Weiper | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 191 | 82 |
| E. Soglo | England | 21 | Defender | 178 | 63 |
| E. Lorenz | Austria | 20 | Goalkeeper | 194 | n/a |
| A. Malic | Slovenia | 20 | Defender | 186 | 70 |
| A. Kayombo | France | 20 | Attacker | 186 | 84 |
| P. Petrović | Montenegro | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Jacob Peter Hödl | Austria | 19 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| Luca Weinhandl | Austria | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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