Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz: Head-to-Head Stats Before 28 July Match
Heart Of Midlothian host Sturm Graz 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 comes in the early stages of the 2026 campaign, but the stakes are already high with progression to the next qualifying phase on the line.
With Sturm Graz carrying a strong advantage from the first leg, Heart Of Midlothian must respond at home to keep their Champions League hopes alive. This fixture adds a new chapter to Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats at continental level, pitting a Scottish side against Austrian opposition in a high-pressure qualifier where aggregate score and away goals context will shape both teams’ tactical approach.
Head-to-head record
The record shows that Heart Of Midlothian and Sturm Graz have met once so far in UEFA Champions League qualifying.
- 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 established clear early control over this emerging head-to-head.
On 21 July 2026, Sturm Graz defeated Heart Of Midlothian 4-0 at Merkur Arena, leading 1-0 at half-time before extending their advantage after the break. That result, in a regulation-time finish over 90 minutes, set the tone for this qualifying tie and currently stands as the only entry in the historical record between the clubs.
With just that single competitive meeting on file, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, the scale of the 4-0 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round gives Sturm Graz a commanding position in the tie and frames the narrative going into the second leg at Tynecastle Park. Any future additions to the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline will be measured against this opening result.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz head-to-head picture is currently based on a single UEFA Champions League qualifying match, but it already offers some clear statistical contrasts.
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
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
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Heart Of Midlothian Matches Results and Stats
For Heart Of Midlothian, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date consists of one away match in this 2nd Qualifying Round. That game ended in a 4-0 defeat at Merkur Arena, leaving Hearts with defensive issues to address and an attack yet to register a goal in this campaign. The season-to-date form line reflects a side that has struggled in its only outing so far, conceding multiple times and failing to score.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats
Sturm Graz enter the return leg with a perfect season-to-date record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, based on their single home match in this 2nd Qualifying Round. The 4-0 victory over Heart Of Midlothian showcased both attacking efficiency and defensive solidity, with four goals scored, none conceded, and a clean sheet recorded. Their early-season numbers suggest a side in control of this tie and confident in both boxes.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical standpoint, the sample size in this fixture is extremely limited, but the existing numbers are emphatic. Sturm Graz hold a 1-0 lead in the head-to-head, backed by a 4-0 aggregate scoreline and an average of four goals scored per game against Heart Of Midlothian in UEFA Champions League qualifying. Hearts, by contrast, are still searching for their first goal and first positive result against the Austrian side in this competition. Going into the second leg at Tynecastle Park, Heart Of Midlothian must overturn both the scoreboard and the statistical trends, while Sturm Graz will look to manage their advantage and build further on a dominant opening performance.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.
