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November 5, 2025
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Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips
By
stephenmk
Thursday | 17:45 UTC | Liebenauer Stadium, Graz | UEFA Europa League
Nottingham Forest look to build on their dream start under Sean Dyche as they travel to Austria to face Sturm Graz in Thursday’s Europa League showdown. The visitors sit second in Group D after a statement 2-0 win over Porto, while Sturm Graz are fighting to stay alive after back-to-back defeats.
✅ Otar Kiteishvili 1+ Shot on Target – 1.70
✅ Nottingham Forest Win & Under 3.5 Goals – 2.50
✅ Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ Shot on Target – 3.75
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Sean Dyche couldn’t have asked for a better European debut, steering Forest to an impressive 2-0 victory over Porto. Since then, results have been mixed domestically – a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth followed by a 2-2 draw with Manchester United – but the signs of progress are clear.
Sturm Graz, meanwhile, have struggled for rhythm in both the Europa League and the Austrian Bundesliga. Jurgen Samuel’s side have lost two of their last three league outings, slipping to fourth place in the table. Their 2-1 defeat to Celtic last time out leaves them under pressure to deliver in front of their home fans.
With Forest full of confidence and boasting greater quality in attack, the English side should have enough to claim another three points.
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Odds
Bookmakers make Nottingham Forest strong favourites at 1.69, while a home win for Sturm Graz is 4.90, and the draw sits at 3.90.
Backing Forest to win & under 3.5 goals boosts value to 2.50, a bet that’s landed in both of their European victories this season.
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Tips
Morgan Gibbs-White has registered a shot on target in every Europa League game this season. He’s 3.75 to score ahytime.
For the hosts, Otar Kiteishvili has been their standout performer, netting nine goals in 15 appearances across all competitions — he’s 1.70 for a shot on target.
Given Forest’s organised approach under Dyche, a controlled away win looks the most likely outcome.
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Sturm Graz: Bignetti; Oermann, Aiwu, Lavalee, Karic; Stankovic; Horvat, Rozga; Kiteishvili; Malone, Jatta
Nottingham Forest: Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Otar Kiteishvili 1+ Shot on Target – 1.70
✅ Nottingham Forest Win & Under 3.5 Goals – 2.50
✅ Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ Shot on Target – 3.75
Odds correct at time of writing.
