Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz Prediction

Bournemouth host Sturm Graz on 15 October 2026 at 22:00 in the Europa League. The Cherries need to arrest a slide after consecutive Premier League defeats to Liverpool and Chelsea, though they opened their European campaign with a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad before that 5-1 loss at Stamford Bridge. Sturm Graz beat Austria Vienna 2-0 in their last outing and drew 0-0 with Rennes in their Europa League opener, winning five of their last ten matches across all competitions. Bournemouth's injury list includes Adli, Araujo, Kluivert, Scott and Milosavljevic, limiting squad depth. Sturm have midfielder Jurgen Heil available again after serving a domestic suspension.

Form and H2H

Bournemouth average 1.75 goals per home game in recent fixtures, a positive sign for their attacking intent. Sturm Graz have scored 1.8 goals per game away from home over their last ten matches, suggesting they carry a threat despite their Austrian league status. The hosts' defensive vulnerabilities, exposed by Chelsea's five-goal haul, could offer the visitors openings, but Bournemouth's attacking quality should dominate possession and chances.

Best Bet

Back Bournemouth to win. The hosts' superior squad depth and home advantage outweigh their recent form dip. Melbet price Bournemouth at 1.18, 1xBet at 1.21, 1Win at 1.19 and Mostbet at 1.17. Sturm Graz arrive as clear underdogs at 13.0 with Melbet, 13.4 with 1xBet and 13.6 with 1Win.

Odds to Watch

The draw sits at 7.4 with Melbet, 7.6 with 1xBet and 7.2 with 1Win. Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score both merit consideration given Bournemouth's attacking output and Sturm's away-game scoring record. The prediction is Bournemouth 3-1 Sturm Graz.