Sturm Graz vs Rennes Predictions, Picks & Odds – 16/09/2026

Europa League · 1

16 Sep 2026 Merkur Arena Louis Hecq

Sturm Graz vs Rennes – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Betfred	3.75	3.75	1.90	View odds
Ladbrokes	3.70	2.40	2.37	View Odds
Coral	3.70	2.40	2.37	View Odds
BoyleSports	3.40	3.80	1.80	View odds
William Hill	3.50	3.60	1.91	View Odds

Our prediction

2: Rennes to win

1.90 on Betfred

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 15 Sep 2026 at 04:56 · Odds are subject to change

Sturm Graz vs Rennes Preview

Sturm Graz welcome Rennes to the Merkur Arena sitting 25th in the Europa League standings, a position that underlines their struggles on the continental stage. The recent Austrian champions have managed just two wins from their last four outings, and their attacking output has been alarmingly poor. A home crowd desperate for a statement performance may not be enough to compensate for a side lacking rhythm and confidence in front of goal.

Rennes travel to Austria in considerably stronger shape, placed 17th and boasting three wins from their last five fixtures. Their attacking record tells its own story, with the French side averaging over two goals per match across their recent run. That kind of firepower, combined with solid European pedigree dating back to their Champions League qualification, makes them a formidable proposition for a Sturm Graz outfit currently short on answers at both ends of the pitch.

Recommended Bets

	Betfred	Ladbrokes	Coral
Sturm Graz to win	3.75	3.70	3.70
Under 2.5	·	2.15	2.15
BTTS Yes	1.57	1.60	1.60

Odds recorded on 15 Sep 2026 at 04:56 · Odds are subject to change

Rennes travel to Graz in considerably stronger shape, having won three of their last five Europa League fixtures compared to consecutive defeats for the hosts. That attacking disparity is striking: the French side average over two goals per match across their recent outings, while Sturm Graz have managed a paltry half-goal average. The away win at 1.90 reflects this gulf in quality and represents the standout selection.

Sturm Graz's defensive frailties compound the picture. Their back line has been porous throughout the campaign, and Rennes possess the firepower to exploit those weaknesses. Both teams to score at 1.57 looks tempting, yet the hosts' inability to find the net consistently makes a clean Rennes victory the more convincing angle.

Given the visitors' superior form and attacking output, backing Rennes to win is the recommended pick. The over 2.5 goals market at 1.70 warrants consideration too, provided Rennes replicate their recent scoring form. Sturm Graz, for all their domestic pedigree as back-to-back Austrian champions, have yet to translate that into European results this term.