Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

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 second-leg tie comes in the early stages of the 2026 campaign but already carries major significance for both clubs’ European ambitions.

The first meeting in this qualifying round has set the tone, and the return in Scotland will decide who progresses. With group-stage dreams on the line, the tactical and psychological edge drawn from Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats will be crucial as both sides look to manage the aggregate situation and control the tempo of this high-stakes Champions League qualifier.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between these sides in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round is currently very limited but clearly tilted one way.

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. That match was played at Merkur Arena in Graz in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round and provided a clear initial benchmark in this emerging head-to-head.

On 21 July 2026, Sturm Graz, playing at home, defeated Heart Of Midlothian 4-0 in regular time. The Austrian side led 1-0 at half-time and extended their advantage in the second half, underlining a strong attacking display and defensive control in front of their own supporters. The 4-0 scoreline in that opening leg has created a substantial aggregate advantage heading into the return fixture in Edinburgh.

With only that single competitive clash on record, the rivalry history is short but already decisive in tone. The existing Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline therefore centres on whether the Scottish club can respond at Tynecastle Park and begin to rebalance a head-to-head currently dominated by Sturm Graz in both result and goal margin.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical breakdown of this head-to-head is drawn from their single UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round meeting 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 data in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date covers one match, the 4-0 defeat away to Sturm Graz. That result highlights a difficult start defensively, with four goals conceded and none scored, and also shows that the team has yet to keep a clean sheet or find the net in this European campaign. The season to date profile suggests that Hearts need a significant improvement in both boxes to turn the tie around at Tynecastle Park.

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

Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

Sturm Graz’s season to date in the UEFA Champions League 2026 consists of that single 4-0 home victory over Heart Of Midlothian in the 2nd Qualifying Round. The performance combines a prolific attack with a solid defensive base, reflected in four goals scored, none conceded, and a clean sheet. With a winning start, strong goal difference, and no failures to score so far, Sturm Graz carry clear momentum into the second leg, even though this is still a very early snapshot of their European form.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, this tie is shaped almost entirely by the first-leg result in Graz. Sturm Graz hold a perfect record in the head-to-head, with one win from one and a 4-0 aggregate lead, supported by season-to-date figures of four goals scored, none conceded, and a clean sheet in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. Heart Of Midlothian, by contrast, enter the Tynecastle Park leg needing to overturn both the scoreline and the statistical narrative, having conceded four goals and failed to score in their only match so far. While the sample size is very small, the existing Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats and timeline point to Sturm Graz as the side with the clearer advantage, leaving Hearts reliant on home advantage and a significant uplift in performance to alter the trajectory of this qualifying contest.

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