Our Predictions
Celtic are strong favorites at home with 1.53 odds, backed by solid home form and their only H2H win. Their defense is more reliable, and Sturm Graz rarely get results away. Guest motivation is high, but Celtic’s class and crowd give them the edge.
With both teams boasting attacking options and odds of 1.70 for over 2.5, a lively match is expected. Celtic usually score at home, while Sturm Graz can threaten on counters, making three or more goals likely.
Odds at 1.77 suggest both sides have enough firepower to find the net. Sturm Graz often score away despite defeats, and Celtic’s forward line at home rarely blanks. Both should be on the scoresheet.
Celtic vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Match Preview – Europa League at Celtic Park
Welcome to Extratips! Get ready as Celtic face SK Sturm Graz in the Europa League on October 23 at 19:00 UTC. Celtic, sitting 17th, host Sturm Graz, who currently hold 35th in the group phase. The odds put Celtic as clear favorites: Home win is at 1.53, Draw at 4.10, and Away win at 5.80. Both teams to score odds are close—Yes at 1.77, No at 1.95—hinting at the potential for goals. Over 2.5 goals is offered at 1.70, underlining high-scoring prospects.
Celtic lead their only head-to-head 1-0 from a friendly. At home, the Bhoys have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5, showing reliable form. Sturm Graz’s away record is mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and a loss in their most recent five.
Celtic’s strengths are home support, strong defense (0.8 avg. conceded), and their unbeaten H2H record. Weaknesses include dropping points in key group games and inconsistent attack. Sturm Graz shine with counter-attacks, set-pieces, and resilience, but falter defensively (1.41 avg. conceded), struggling to score on the road, and discipline with cards.
Watch for: Celtic’s top scorer leading the line, Sturm Graz’s quick breaks, and the noise at Celtic Park pushing the hosts. Scenario one: Celtic dominate early; scenario two: Sturm Graz strike on the break; scenario three: tense, low-scoring draw. Edge goes to Celtic, but don’t rule out a surprise.