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Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz predictions and betting tips: Cherries to cruise at home

Thu 15 October, 20:00 Vitality Stadium
Evanilson   43' Rayan   76' Á. Rodríguez (P)   90 + 2'
  1. Full Time
  2. 90 + 2'
  3. 87'
  4. 85'
  5. 84'
  6. 83'
  7. 76'
  8. 75'
  9. 75'
  10. 75'
  11. Rayan on for Evanilson
    70'
  12. 70'
  13. 69'
  14. 66'
  15. J. Hill on for A. Smith
    62'
  16. 61'
  17. 58'
  18. Half Time
  19. 43'
  20. 41'
  21. 14'
  22. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
61.9% Possession 38.1%
3 Goals 0
23 Shots 6
7 Shots On Target 1
7 Corners Won 3
3 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
3.18 xG 0.36
Shooting
3 Goals 0
23 Total Shots 6
7 Shots On Target 1
Defending
0 Goals Conceded 3
1 Clean sheets 0
Passing
464 Total Passes 291
380 Accurate Passes 203
Possession
61.9% Possession 38.1%
7 Corners 3
Discipline
3 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
11 Fouls 18

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Bournemouth opened in style with a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad, while Sturm Graz were held to a goalless draw by Rennes, and our Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz predictions and betting tips make the hosts strong favourites in the Europa League at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday, kick-off 8pm.

Our Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz predictions and betting tips are below, with Anthony Eadson’s best bets and score prediction.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson backs the hosts to stroll.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Francisco Evanilson to score anytime10/11 (Paddy Power)Francisco Evanilson leads the Bournemouth line and should relish facing a Sturm Graz side that managed only a goalless draw with Rennes on matchday one. The Cherries opened with an excellent 2-1 win at Real Sociedad and are overwhelming favourites at home, where they will create a stream of chances against limited opposition. Evanilson is a sharp, mobile finisher who gets into the right areas and should profit from Bournemouth’s attacking dominance at the Vitality Stadium. At odds-against to score anytime, the Brazilian is the soundest pick on a night the hosts should take control.
Marcus Tavernier to be shown a card9/1 (bet365)Marcus Tavernier has picked up three bookings in six Premier League appearances this season, including one in the 5-1 defeat at Chelsea at the weekend. He works hard out of possession, and that commitment often costs him a yellow card. Sturm Graz held Rennes to a 0-0 draw on matchday one, so they are likely to frustrate Bournemouth for long spells. bet365’s 9/1 is more than three times the next-best price, which makes Tavernier an eye-catching card angle.

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How Bournemouth go into the game

Bournemouth opened with an excellent 2-1 win away at Real Sociedad, a result that has them 10th in the standings.

The Cherries are strong at the Vitality Stadium and will fancy their chances of a second straight win.

How Sturm Graz go into the game

Sturm Graz drew 0-0 at home with Rennes on matchday one and sit 20th with a single point.

The Austrians failed to score and look short of the firepower to trouble a strong Bournemouth.

Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz: form guide and current league standing

Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz head-to-head

With no recent meetings between the clubs, there is little head-to-head form to go on.

Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Francisco Evanilson to score anytime10/11 (Paddy Power)⭐⭐⭐Bournemouth’s sharp finisher.
Marcus Tavernier to be shown a card9/1 (bet365)⭐⭐Three cards in six league games.
Bournemouth to win to nil11/10 (bet365)⭐⭐Sturm blanked in their opener.
Bournemouth 2-0 Sturm Graz13/2 (bet365)⭐⭐Our call: a routine home win.

Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz score prediction

Overwhelming favourites at the Vitality, Bournemouth should prove far too strong for a Sturm side that drew their opener 0-0 and run out 2-0 winners. Score prediction: Bournemouth 2-0 Sturm Graz.

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