Colour scheme
Odds format
Home/ Predictions/ Austrian Bundesliga/ Rapid Wien vs Sturm Graz

Rapid Wien vs Sturm Graz prediction

Austrian Bundesliga ยท Sun ยท 15:00 โ€” our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 24, 2026 ยท how we work

Our prediction

Austrian Bundesliga ๐Ÿ•’ Sun ยท 15:00
Our tip
Under 2.5 goals
Odds
2.35
โ˜… Official pick โ€” published to our graded record ยท backed by our goal model
ConfidenceValue ยท 45%
AI Value edge 5.99% ยท best price at Tipico
Bet at Tipico

Key factors behind our tip

01

Sturm Graz are narrow favourites at 2.5 (about 40% implied), just ahead of Rapid Wien at 2.65 (about 38%).

02

The small price gap of 0.15 between the two teams signals a closely matched contest in the market's eyes.

03

The draw at 3.5 implies roughly 29%, a realistic outcome given how evenly the sides are priced.

04

The recommended Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 carries a negative value edge of -5.82%, so it offers no pricing advantage despite the 53% model confidence.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 53%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
1-1 12.5% 8.01
0-1 10.1% 9.94
1-0 9.1% 10.98
1-2 8.6% 11.68
2-1 7.8% 12.90
0-0 7.3% 13.62

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.24 and 1.37. These six scorelines cover 55% of all outcomes โ€” the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Additional predictions

MarketOddsValue edgeConfidenceAI score
Draw (X) 3.96 +3.9% 26% 57

Model-scored alternatives to the main tip โ€” every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.

Team form

RW Rapid Wien WW
16 Aug 26 vs Grazer AK 8-0
9 Aug 26 @ Ried 2-1
SG Sturm Graz DWW
22 Aug 26 vs Austria Lustenau 1-1
15 Aug 26 vs Rheindorf Altach 1-0
8 Aug 26 @ Hartberg 2-0

Form builds from completed fixtures in our dataset and fills out as the season progresses.

Best odds across bookmakers

Bookmaker 1 ยท RWX2 ยท SG
Pinnacle 2.17 3.96 2.96
1xBet 2.16 3.75 2.96
Tipico 2.10 3.70 3.10
Unibet (SE) 2.23 3.55 2.95
Unibet (NL) 2.23 3.55 2.95
Coolbet 2.12 3.75 3.00

Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ€” the sharpest price-setters first โ€” not alphabetically.

Rapid Wien vs Sturm Graz: match preview

This Austrian Bundesliga clash between Rapid Wien and Sturm Graz is a genuinely tight one according to the market. Sturm Graz are marginally the favourites at 2.5, which translates to roughly 40% implied probability, while Rapid Wien sit just behind at 2.65, or about 38%. The draw is priced at 3.5, implying near 29%. Those figures show a bookmaker who sees very little separating the two sides, with the home advantage not enough to swing the pricing decisively toward Rapid. Rather than pick a side, our model leans toward the goals market, recommending Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 with Coolbet, carrying a market-implied confidence around 53%. It is worth noting up front that this selection currently shows a negative value edge, so it is more of a model preference than a clear pricing advantage. Weigh that carefully before committing any stake.

Verdict: The model favours Over 2.5 goals at 1.78, backed by around 53% implied confidence. However, the negative value edge of -5.82% means the price offers no market advantage, making this a moderate-risk selection at best. Treat it as a lean rather than a strong call and stake responsibly.

Upcoming Austrian Bundesliga fixtures

All Austrian Bundesliga tips โ†’
Kick-off (UTC)Match1X2
28 Aug 17:30 Austria Lustenau v WSG Tirol 2.40 3.62 2.85
29 Aug 15:00 Grazer AK v Wolfsberger AC 3.10 3.67 2.30
29 Aug 17:30 LASK v Rheindorf Altach 1.43 5.00 7.20
30 Aug 15:00 Hartberg v Ried 3.00 3.54 2.40
30 Aug 17:00 RB Salzburg v Austria Wien 1.43 5.20 7.22
1 Sept 17:30 Wolfsberger AC v LASK 4.25 3.85 1.80
2 Sept 16:30 Austria Wien v WSG Tirol 1.77 3.75 4.45
2 Sept 18:30 RB Salzburg v Rapid Wien 2.07 3.75 3.40

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Rapid Wien vs Sturm Graz?+

Our tip is Under 2.5 goals at odds of 2.35, with a 45% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Rapid Wien vs Sturm Graz?+

Sturm Graz are the slight favourites at 2.5, implying about 40%, narrowly ahead of Rapid Wien at 2.65 (roughly 38%). The margin is small, indicating a closely matched fixture.

What are the odds on the draw?+

The draw is priced at 3.5 with 1xBet, which implies a probability of around 29%. Given how evenly the two teams are priced, a stalemate is a reasonable consideration.

Is there value in betting on this match?+

Our model's recommended Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 shows a negative value edge of -5.82%, and no value picks cleared our threshold. That means no clear pricing advantage was identified here.

When does the match kick off?+

Rapid Wien vs Sturm Graz takes place Sun ยท 15:00 in the Austrian Bundesliga.

โš ๏ธ Our AI model is still learning from match data. All predictions are experimental statistical estimates for information purposes only โ€” not financial advice and not an invitation to bet. Outcomes are never guaranteed. 18+ ยท Gamble responsibly.