Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz prediction

Bournemouth welcome Sturm Graz for the second round of the Europa League stage. The hosts kicked off their European run with a positive 2-1 victory away against Real Sociedad, though they will be eager to recover their composure following recent domestic setbacks against Liverpool and Chelsea.

Sturm Graz opened their continental campaign with a disciplined 0-0 draw against Rennes. The Austrian side utilized a compact 5-3-2 defensive setup in that encounter and arrive on the back of consecutive domestic victories, having defeated Floridsdorfer AC 3-1 and Austria Vienna 2-0.

Both squads are managing extensive casualty lists with numerous players ruled out through injury. While Bournemouth possess home advantage and demonstrated scoring ability in Spain, Sturm Graz have shown they can organize effectively away from home to limit clear chances.