Sturm Graz - Ried betting tips and odds

A home win should not be questioned in this game. Sturm Graz are seen as huge favourites to register an easy win against Ried and we recommend you take the generous offer of 1.55.

This one has Home Win written all over it. The hosts are expected to grab a firm hold of the proceedings and Ried will be left with slim pickings in this match.

Sturm Graz are coming on the back of a narrow 2:1 defeat from their previous away game at Rheindorf Altach . Though the predictions favoured them slightly, they ended up playing catch-up throughout the game.

Ried are here on the back of an undecided match against Admira. The odds were in Ried’s favour, though, and they were the hosts – which means that the draw result was a disappointment.

The biggest issue the hosts have is a lacklustre backline. They’re currently on a bit of a trend of conceding a lot of goals – over 5 across their 3 previous matches, to be exact.

Based on their recent performance, Ried’s largest issue seems to be defence, especially in away games. With 7 conceded goals in their 3 previous visiting matches, Over 3.5 Goals markets seem like a solid betting option.

The two teams already met this season in the Tipico Bundesliga, with Sturm Graz taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

There’s an interesting development over at Merkur Arena. It seems both teams have been struck hard by injuries. On one hand, Sturm Graz_INJURIES will not be playing for the hosts. Conversely, Ried_INJURIES will all be unavailable on the away side. Both teams will have to deal with limited options.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.69, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.