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Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Heart Of Midlothian and Sturm Graz meet at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh on 28 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This return leg gives the Scottish side home advantage after the first match in Graz, and it will decide which club progresses further in the 2026 continental campaign.

With Champions League qualification on the line, the stakes are significant for both clubs. Sturm Graz arrive with a clear aggregate advantage from the first leg, while Hearts must respond in front of their own supporters. For anyone studying Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats, this fixture offers a clear contrast between a team looking to overturn a deficit and an opponent aiming to manage a strong position away from home.

Head-to-head record

The overall Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz head-to-head record in competitive action is based on a very limited sample so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Heart Of Midlothian wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Sturm Graz wins: 1

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Timeline & Historical Context

The Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 21 July 2026. Played at Merkur Arena in Graz in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, the Austrian side hosted the opening leg of this tie and set the initial tone for the rivalry.

On 21 July 2026, Sturm Graz defeated Heart Of Midlothian 4-0 at Merkur Arena. The home side led 1-0 at half-time and extended their advantage after the break, finishing with a four-goal margin in a match that was decided in regular time. That result gives Sturm Graz the early historical edge and places Hearts under pressure heading into the return fixture in Edinburgh.

With only one competitive meeting on record, the historical context is straightforward: Sturm Graz hold a commanding lead in both the tie and the emerging rivalry. As a result, the second leg at Tynecastle Park becomes an opportunity for Hearts to reshape the narrative and add new chapters to the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are drawn entirely from the single Champions League qualifier played so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Heart Of Midlothian 0 - 4 Sturm Graz
  • Average Goals per Match: Heart Of Midlothian 0.00 vs Sturm Graz 4.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Heart Of Midlothian's stadium: 0 matches played here — Heart Of Midlothian won 0 (as home side), Sturm Graz won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Sturm Graz's stadium: 1 match played here — Sturm Graz won 1 (as home side), Heart Of Midlothian won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 21 July 2026: Sturm Graz 4-0 Heart Of Midlothian (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Heart Of Midlothian Matches Results and Stats

For Heart Of Midlothian, the available figures are season to date in the 2026 UEFA Champions League. They have played one match, the away leg in Graz, and that heavy defeat shapes both their form and statistical profile going into the home return.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

Sturm Graz’s season to date numbers in the 2026 UEFA Champions League reflect a strong start. With one home match played and convincingly won, they combine attacking efficiency with defensive solidity, giving them both momentum and a cushion ahead of the trip to Edinburgh.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, the sample size for Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats is extremely small, but the pattern is clear: Sturm Graz hold a 100% record from their only meeting, with a 4-0 scoreline and a clean sheet at Merkur Arena. Overall goals and average goals per match are heavily tilted in favour of the Austrian club, while venue data shows that Hearts are about to host their first home fixture in this pairing. Season to date form in the Champions League reinforces the same message: Sturm Graz have started with a dominant win, whereas Hearts are looking to respond after a comprehensive defeat. The second leg at Tynecastle Park therefore represents both a test of Hearts’ resilience and an opportunity for Sturm Graz to confirm their superiority over two matches, with all current trends pointing toward the visitors holding the statistical edge.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.

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