Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Celtic vs Sturm Graz

Celtic vs Sturm Graz ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Europa League 2025-10-23 19:00 Celtic Park League Stage - 3
Full Time
Celtic

Celtic

L. Scales61'
B. Nygren64'
2 - 1
Final score
Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz

15'T. Horvat
Team pageCeltic CompetitionUEFA Europa League Team pageSturm Graz
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Celtic beat Sturm Graz 2-1.

Goals: T. Horvat (Sturm Graz, 15'), L. Scales (Celtic, 61'), B. Nygren (Celtic, 64').

Celtic had 66% possession to Sturm Graz's 34%, with 20.00 shots to 8.00.

L. Scales (Celtic) was the standout performer, rated 8.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

4'
Out: K. IheanachoIn: J. Kenny
Celtic
15'
T. HorvatF. Rozga
Sturm Graz
26'
Out: A. JohnstonIn: C. Donovan
Celtic
46'
Out: T. OermannIn: J. Mitchell
Sturm Graz
56'
Jon Gorenc StankovićYellow Card
Sturm Graz
58'
Cameron Carter-VickersYellow Card
Celtic
59'
Out: M. MaloneIn: S. Jatta
Sturm Graz
59'
Out: F. RozgaIn: J. Hodl
Sturm Graz
61'
L. ScalesC. Donovan
Celtic
64'
B. NygrenA. Engels
Celtic
70'
Tochi ChukwuaniRed Card
Sturm Graz
78'
Out: S. TounektiIn: M. Balikwisha
Celtic
78'
Out: O. KiteishviliIn: L. Grgic
Sturm Graz
82'
Out: T. HorvatIn: A. Kayombo
Sturm Graz
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Celtic
Statistic
Sturm Graz
66%
Possession
34%
20
Total Shots
8
7
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
7
5
Blocked Shots
0
18
Shots Inside Box
3
2
Shots Outside Box
5
9
Corners
2
1
Offsides
7
16
Fouls
16
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
603
Total Passes
311
520
Accurate Passes
220
86%
Pass Accuracy
71%
0
Goalkeeper Saves
4
4.02
Expected Goals (xG)
0.46
0.86
Goals Prevented
0.86
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
L. Scales
Celtic

L. Scales

Rating 8.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Celtic

A. Engels

Rating 8.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

3
Sturm Graz

T. Horvat

Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Sturm Graz

E. Aiwu

Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 3 of 3 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2, Total Goals, BTTS.
Predicted score 1-1 Actual score 2-1 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Celtic win

Final result: Celtic won

47% probability
Total Goals Hit

Over 2.5 goals

Final: 3 goals (2-1).

64% probability
Both Teams to Score Hit

Yes

Both teams scored.

64% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Celtic vs Sturm Graz match analysis

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