What is the prediction for the football match between 1899 Hoffenheim and Sturm Graz?
Our prediction for the 1899 Hoffenheim–Sturm Graz match is: 1899 Hoffenheim to win or draw.
Other OPWIN picks
1899 Hoffenheim to win (67% confidence); over 2.5 goals (66% confidence); both teams to score: yes (63% confidence)
1899 Hoffenheim
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, 1899 Hoffenheim scored an average of 1.80 goals and conceded 0.80 per match.
Sturm Graz
Across the 3 most recent finished matches with available data, Sturm Graz scored an average of 1.00 goals and conceded 2.00 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Recent results add context to Double chance: Home or Draw (1X): 1899 Hoffenheim scored 1.80 and conceded 0.80 per match across 5 covered games; Sturm Graz scored 1.00 and conceded 2.00 across 3.
Players to watch
Across 5 recent recorded appearances, A. Kramarić contributed 2 goal(s) and 3 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.44/10 across 5 rated appearances. Across 3 recent recorded appearances, O. Diakité contributed 3 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.43/10 across 3 rated appearances.
Recent squad-performance signal
Across recent rated squad performances used by Team Intelligence, 1899 Hoffenheim records a mean of 6.66/10 versus 6.41/10 for Sturm Graz.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current records list C. Ilzer for 1899 Hoffenheim and F. Ingolitsch for Sturm Graz. The latest recorded formations are 1899 Hoffenheim in 4-2-2-2 (Nov 8, 2026) and Sturm Graz in 3-4-3 (Nov 5, 2026). Across 11 recent matches with possession and shot data, 1899 Hoffenheim averaged 52.5% possession and 17.4 shots per match (5.4 on target), a high shot volume profile. Across 3 matches, Sturm Graz averaged 43.0% possession and 16.3 shots (4.3 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. The recorded numbers do not show a pronounced gap in possession or shot volume.
This UEFA Europa League fixture takes place at SNP Arena (Sinsheim).
Recent results show that 1899 Hoffenheim have a stronger record at home than away: 4 wins in 7 home matches, averaging 1.7 points per home match compared with 0.8 away. This points to a positive home-performance trend.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.