Sturm Graz 4-0 Wolfsberger AC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Sturm Graz at 44% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC encounter.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC meet at Merkur Arena in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 21. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 3 March 2024 at 16:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Sturm Graz have collected 1.80 PPG across 10 Bundesliga outings this season: 5W 3D 2L. Last five: D W D D W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Sturm Graz, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sturm Graz at Merkur Arena this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Merkur Arena.
Wolfsberger AC's overall Bundesliga record this term: 5W 1D 4L from 10 games (1.60 PPG). Last five: L L L W W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — 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. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No. This season is still relatively young for Wolfsberger AC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Wolfsberger AC have gone 3W 4D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.80 vs 1.60 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 3 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for Sturm Graz, 0 for Wolfsberger AC and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.3 goals per game across 3 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 8 Oct 2023, ended 2–1 with Sturm Graz winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Sturm Graz goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (52 games, 26 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Wolfsberger AC goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (52 games, 26 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sturm Graz 56% versus Wolfsberger AC 62%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sturm Graz 48% | Wolfsberger AC 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sturm Graz 1.24 xG and Wolfsberger AC 0.89 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 0.984 / defence 0.820 | Wolfsberger AC attack 0.955 / defence 0.919. League average goals — home 1.371 / away 1.138. Data: 42 Sturm Graz games / 42 Wolfsberger AC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sturm Graz 44% | Draw 31% | Wolfsberger AC 26%. Fair-value odds: Sturm Graz 2.27 | Draw 3.23 | Wolfsberger AC 3.85. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.13. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.13 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Sturm Graz as the most likely outcome at 44% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sturm Graz if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.13 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 36% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 3.3 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 43% on No. Form rates corroborate: Sturm Graz 40% | Wolfsberger AC 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Merkur Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 3 Mar 2024, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sturm Graz 44% | Draw 31% | Wolfsberger AC 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 43% | xG Sturm Graz 1.24 / Wolfsberger AC 0.89 • Poisson strength factors: Sturm Graz attack 0.984 / def 0.820 | Wolfsberger AC attack 0.955 / def 0.919 | league avg home 1.371 / away 1.138 • Poisson stance: Sturm Graz (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
Sturm Graz xG
Expected Goals
0.89
Wolfsberger AC xG
43%
BTTS
64%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
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 Wolfsberger AC kick off?
Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC kicked off at 16:00 on Sunday 3 March 2024 at Merkur Arena.
What was the final score in Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Sturm Graz 4 - 0 Wolfsberger AC.
Where is Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC being played?
The match is being played at Merkur Arena.
What competition is Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC part of?
Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Bundesliga (Austria).
Who is favourite to win Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Our statistical model gives Sturm Graz a 44% chance of winning, Wolfsberger AC a 26% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Sturm Graz the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC will score (BTTS).
Will Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC?
Record (3 meetings): Sturm Graz 2W | Draws 1 | Wolfsberger AC 0W.
What form are Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC in?
Sturm Graz (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.80 | L5 D-W-D-D-W. Wolfsberger AC (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-L-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Sturm Graz's attacking strength (0.98x league average) is weighed against Wolfsberger AC's defensive record (0.92x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.24. Flip it around — Wolfsberger AC's attack (0.95x) against Sturm Graz's defence (0.82x) — and the away total comes out at 0.89.
These ratings are built from 42/42 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 14.8%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.6%), 1-0 (13.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sturm Graz Win
44%
2.30
31%
3.26
26%
3.87
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.7%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
0 – 0
11.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
Sturm Graz xG
Total xG
2.13
0.89
Wolfsberger AC xG
2.30
44%
Home win
3.26
31%
Draw
3.87
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.34
57%
BTTS No
1.75
Clean Sheet
41%
2.44
29%
3.46
Win to Nil
18%
5.60
7%
13.37
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.9 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.7 | 13.1 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Wolfsberger AC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for Sturm Graz and 0.89 for Wolfsberger AC, a combined total of 2.13.
How confident is the prediction model for Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Sturm Graz come into this having played 52 games, going 32W 12D 8L for 2.08 points per game. Their last five reads D-W-D-D-W. The sample for Sturm Graz is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Wolfsberger AC sit at 1.35 PPG from 52 outings (20W 10D 22L), a run that reads L-L-L-W-W across their last five. The sample for Wolfsberger AC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sturm Graz carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.73 PPG clear of Wolfsberger AC — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home & Away Splits
Sturm Graz's home form reads 18W 4D 4L across 26 games on their own ground, a 2.23 PPG return.
Away from home, Wolfsberger AC have taken 1.62 points per game from 26 outings (12W 6D 8L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sturm Graz come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Sturm Graz are averaging 1.71 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per game recently; Wolfsberger AC are on 1.52 scored and 1.52 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Wolfsberger AC in 62%.
Defensively: Sturm Graz have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 52 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sturm Graz
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Wolfsberger AC
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC in coming into this match?
Sturm Graz have gone 32W 12D 8L in their last 52 games (2.08 PPG), while Wolfsberger AC have gone 20W 10D 22L in their last 52 (1.35 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sturm Graz at home or Wolfsberger AC away?
Sturm Graz's home record (2.23 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sturm Graz at home: 2.23 PPG; Wolfsberger AC away: 1.62 PPG.
Have Sturm Graz or Wolfsberger AC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sturm Graz have kept a clean sheet in 38% of their recent games, Wolfsberger AC in 25%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since July 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 1 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Sturm Graz won 4-0 on 3 Mar 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sturm Graz have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Wolfsberger AC — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Sturm Graz
4
Draws
3
Wolfsberger AC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC?
From 10 meetings on record, Sturm Graz have won 3, Wolfsberger AC have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC last play each other?
They last met on 1 March 2026, when Wolfsberger AC 2-2 Sturm Graz.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Sturm Graz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% 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.
Wolfsberger AC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 19% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sturm Graz 50%, Wolfsberger AC 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Sturm Graz) and 62% (Wolfsberger AC). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 31% and 46% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Sturm Graz keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Wolfsberger AC in 31%; Wolfsberger AC in 27%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sturm Graz home games / Wolfsberger AC 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 Wolfsberger AC?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Sturm Graz's recent matches and 54% of Wolfsberger AC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Sturm Graz's matches and 62% of Wolfsberger AC's.
Do Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC tend to score early?
Sturm Graz have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Wolfsberger AC in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Sturm Graz run riot with a 4-0 hammering of Wolfsberger AC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sturm Graz beat Wolfsberger AC 4-0 at Merkur Arena, Regular Season - 21, in the Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sturm Graz 1.24 xG and Wolfsberger AC 0.89 xG, a combined 2.13. The scoreboard read 4-0 for 4 actual goals. Sturm Graz beat their projection by 2.8 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Wolfsberger AC landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sturm Graz attack 0.98 / defence 0.82 against Wolfsberger AC attack 0.95 / defence 0.92, drawn from 42/42 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sturm Graz 44% | Draw 31% | Wolfsberger AC 26%, with Sturm Graz to win its most likely call at 44%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 64% and landed. Over 3.5 was 17% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 43% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 58% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sturm Graz 48%, Wolfsberger AC 67%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sturm Graz's trading profile (52 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 38% of the time, and duly kept one.
Wolfsberger AC's trading profile (52 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Sturm Graz arrived the stronger side — 2.08 PPG against 1.35. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Sturm Graz (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.81 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 0.81 average — tighter than their form line. Wolfsberger AC (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.58 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 4 against a 1.38 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.