Sturm Graz 1-0 Ried – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Sturm Graz at 39% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Sturm Graz vs Ried encounter.
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Match Analysis
Sturm Graz host Ried at Merkur-Arena in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 18. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 8 February 2026 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Sturm Graz — All Games: 4W 1D 5L from 10 Bundesliga outings this season, averaging 1.30 points per game. Last five: L W L W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.90 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Sturm Graz, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sturm Graz's home record at Merkur-Arena: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Bundesliga appearances (1.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Ried stand at 6W 1D 3L from 10 Bundesliga matches — 1.90 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Ried, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Ried have gone 4W 0D 4L from 8 away fixtures this term (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.62 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 62% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Ried — 0.60 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.90 vs 1.30). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Sturm Graz register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant matches, Ried in 62% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
H2H Record
Sturm Graz hold a clear advantage in this fixture, picking up 3 wins from 5 previous encounters compared to 0 for Ried, with 2 draws in between.
The 5 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 2.8 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 16 Aug 2025, ended 3–1 with Sturm Graz winning.
From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Sturm Graz and goals. The home side's 3 wins from 5 meetings, combined with an average of 2.8 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.
Trading Patterns
Sturm Graz in-play and half-time data (17 games, 8 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 35%.
Ried in-play and half-time data (17 games, 8 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sturm Graz 59% versus Ried 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sturm Graz 59% | Ried 53%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sturm Graz 1.54 xG and Ried 1.47 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sturm Graz attack 0.942 / defence 1.183 | Ried attack 0.948 / defence 1.205. League average goals — home 1.353 / away 1.311. Ried bring a strong defensive rating of 1.205 — this is suppressing Sturm Graz's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 39 Sturm Graz games / 17 Ried games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sturm Graz 39% | Draw 24% | Ried 36%. Fair-value odds: Sturm Graz 2.56 | Draw 4.17 | Ried 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 24% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS probability 60% | Total xG 3.01. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.01 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 60% reflects that both xG figures (1.54 / 1.47) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
Sturm Graz dominate the H2H record, yet Ried are the in-form side right now — historical edge versus current momentum creates a genuine dilemma.
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sturm Graz at 39% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Ried (1.90 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Sturm Graz offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.01 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 58% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 60% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Sturm Graz 80% | Ried 62% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sturm Graz vs Ried | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: Merkur-Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 8 Feb 2026, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sturm Graz 39% | Draw 24% | Ried 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% | BTTS 60% | xG Sturm Graz 1.54 / Ried 1.47 • Poisson strength factors: Sturm Graz attack 0.942 / def 1.183 | Ried attack 0.948 / def 1.205 | league avg home 1.353 / away 1.311 • Poisson stance: Sturm Graz (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.54
Sturm Graz xG
Expected Goals
1.47
Ried xG
60%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
58%
Over 2.5
35%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sturm Graz vs Ried kick off?
Sturm Graz vs Ried kicked off at 16:00 on Sunday 8 February 2026 at Merkur-Arena.
What was the final score in Sturm Graz vs Ried?
Sturm Graz 1 - 0 Ried.
Where is Sturm Graz vs Ried being played?
The match is being played at Merkur-Arena.
What competition is Sturm Graz vs Ried part of?
Sturm Graz vs Ried is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Bundesliga (Austria).
Who is favourite to win Sturm Graz vs Ried?
Our statistical model gives Sturm Graz a 39% chance of winning, Ried a 36% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Sturm Graz the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sturm Graz vs Ried?
Our model estimates a 60% probability that both Sturm Graz and Ried will score (BTTS).
Will Sturm Graz vs Ried have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 58%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and Ried?
Record (5 meetings): Sturm Graz 3W | Draws 2 | Ried 0W.
What form are Sturm Graz and Ried in?
Sturm Graz (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-W-L-W-L. Ried (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Sturm Graz's attacking strength (0.94x league average) is weighed against Ried's defensive record (1.21x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.54. The same calculation in reverse, Ried's attack versus Sturm Graz's defence, projects 1.47 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 39/17 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.6%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.6%), 1-2 (8.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Sturm Graz Win
39%
2.54
24%
4.12
36%
2.74
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.6%
Home win
1 – 2
8.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.54
Sturm Graz xG
Total xG
3.01
1.47
Ried xG
2.54
39%
Home win
4.12
24%
Draw
2.74
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
58%
Over 2.5
1.72
42%
Under 2.5
2.38
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
19%
Over 4.5
5.26
81%
Under 4.5
1.23
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
60%
BTTS Yes
1.65
40%
BTTS No
2.53
Clean Sheet
23%
4.35
22%
4.65
Win to Nil
9%
11.06
8%
12.75
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 7.6 | 11.2 | 8.2 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sturm Graz vs Ried?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.6%.
How many goals are Sturm Graz and Ried expected to score?
The model projects 1.54 expected goals for Sturm Graz and 1.47 for Ried, a combined total of 3.01.
How confident is the prediction model for Sturm Graz vs Ried?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Sturm Graz's recent record stands at 9W 1D 7L from 17 games, a 1.65 PPG return, with L-W-L-W-L in the last five. The sample for Sturm Graz is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Ried, meanwhile, have gone 8W 2D 7L across 17 games — 1.53 PPG, with W-L-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Ried is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Sturm Graz on 1.65 PPG, Ried on 1.53. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Sturm Graz have managed 2W 1D 5L from 8 games — 0.88 PPG in front of their own supporters. That actually lags their 1.65 PPG overall record — home advantage hasn't been translating into results for them lately.
Ried's away record stands at 4W 0D 4L across 8 trips, a 1.50 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Ried come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Sturm Graz are averaging 1.59 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Ried are on 1.35 scored and 1.35 conceded.
Defensively: Sturm Graz have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 17 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sturm Graz
Blended
Ried
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sturm Graz and Ried in coming into this match?
Sturm Graz have gone 9W 1D 7L in their last 17 games (1.65 PPG), while Ried have gone 8W 2D 7L in their last 17 (1.53 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sturm Graz at home or Ried away?
Ried's away record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sturm Graz at home: 0.88 PPG; Ried away: 1.50 PPG.
Have Sturm Graz or Ried been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sturm Graz have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Ried in 29%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
6 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 8 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Streaks & Records
Sturm Graz go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Sturm Graz's record when hosting Ried specifically: 3W 0D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
4
Sturm Graz
2
Draws
0
Ried
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and Ried?
From 6 meetings on record, Sturm Graz have won 4, Ried have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Sturm Graz and Ried last play each other?
They last met on 8 February 2026, when Sturm Graz 1-0 Ried.
Who has won more matches between Sturm Graz and Ried?
Sturm Graz have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Sturm Graz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
Ried are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Sturm Graz at 75%, Ried at 62%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 62% for Sturm Graz and 62% for Ried. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sturm Graz home games / Ried away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sturm Graz play Ried?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of Sturm Graz's games and 62% of Ried's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sturm Graz vs Ried usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of Sturm Graz's matches and 62% of Ried's.
Do Sturm Graz and Ried tend to score early?
Sturm Graz have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Ried in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Sturm Graz edge out Ried 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sturm Graz beat Ried 1-0 at Merkur-Arena, Regular Season - 18, in the Bundesliga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sturm Graz 1.54 xG and Ried 1.47 xG, a combined 3.01. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Ried landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sturm Graz attack 0.94 / defence 1.18 against Ried attack 0.95 / defence 1.21, drawn from 39/17 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sturm Graz 39% | Draw 24% | Ried 36%, with Sturm Graz to win its most likely call at 39%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 58%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 80% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 60% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sturm Graz 59%, Ried 53%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sturm Graz's trading profile (17 games, 8 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one.
Ried's trading profile (17 games, 8 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 29% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Sturm Graz 1.65 PPG, Ried 1.53 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Sturm Graz win broke the near-deadlock. Sturm Graz (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.75 average — tighter than their form line. Ried (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.50 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.