Harts (ShOT) — Shturm (AVT)

The first match between Hearts and Sturm ended with a convincing victory for the Austrians, with a score of 4-0. This gives us confidence that Sturm is in excellent form and determined. Goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov was outstanding, saving several dangerous shots, which also indicates the reliability of the Austrian defense.

Considering Hearts' recent coaching change and their unstable form (2 wins in the last 5 matches), it can be assumed that it will be difficult for the Scots to drastically change the situation. Moreover, new forces in the form of debutants Calvin Miller and Malachi Fagan-Walcott are just beginning to integrate into the team.

Taking all these factors into account, a bet on an Asian handicap of +1 for Sturm seems logical. Even if Hearts manage to improve their game, the chances of winning by more than one goal seem low. We take Sturm +1 handicap at odds of 1.81. The risk is minimal — the Austrian team has already shown their superiority.