Bodo did what it had to do and more: a 5-0 victory in the first leg at home in Norway and a place in the next round safely secured. It was a one-sided game with no chance of it ending any differently than it did. In short, it was a foregone conclusion.
But Sturm Graz, rightly so, wants one thing at this stage of the competition. Namely, it wants to save its honor after a resounding defeat that leaves no room for comment. In front of its home crowd, the main objective is to win the game, knowing full well that there is no chance of advancing to the next round. So, unlike last week’s match, we are undoubtedly in for a game with at least one goal per team. Yes, this is the big difference compared to last week’s match in Norway. In last Wednesday’s game, Sturm Graz hardly ever looked dangerous. In this case, however, everything could happen in the first half. Oh well, when it happens, it happens…
Odds comparison
A Sturm Graz win is priced at 2.55 on GoldBet and Lottomatica and at 2.60 on Snai. A GOAL, on the other hand, is priced at 1.40 on GoldBet and Lottomatica.
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The prediction
In a match with at least one goal per team – and we think we can be pretty sure about that – keep an eye out for a possible home win. However, advancing to the next round is not in question.
Probable lineups for Sturm Graz-Bodo
STURM GRAZ (4-3-3): Christensen; Malic, Oermann, Lavalee, Karic; Horvat, Stankovic, Chukwuani; Kiteishvili; Grgic, Boving.
BODO (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Nielsen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Maatta, Hogh, Hauge.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1