Bournemouth vs Sturm prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 15, 2026
On October 15, 2026, Bournemouth will face Sturm in the second round of the Europa League league phase. The home side will be looking to claim another victory.
Bournemouth vs Sturm: team news and expert analysis
The club from the Vitality finished last season in sixth place. However, Iraola then left the team. His replacement, Rose, struggled to secure a win in the Premier League for some time, with draws being the best he could manage — their only convincing victory came in the League Cup, where they thrashed modest Lincoln City 4-0. After the international break, they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.
The team from Graz dropped to second place after winning the league title in 2024 and 2025. This season, however, they have been dropping points in more than half of their matches and have already suffered several defeats. They did manage to beat Austria 2-0, even in Vienna.
The English side made a successful Europa League debut in September. In San Sebastian, they defeated experienced Real Sociedad 2-1, scoring twice by the 20th minute. The Austrians began their campaign in the Champions League and comfortably overcame Hearts, but then lost twice to Fenerbahce. After moving into the current European competition, they opened with a goalless draw against strong Rennes.
Previous matches: Bournemouth vs Sturm
The English side are making their debut in European competition, so it is hardly surprising that this will be their first meeting with this opponent.
Despite their problems on the domestic front, the hosts will clearly be the favourites in this matchup. We are backing them to win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds — 1.60).
Bournemouth vs Sturm: key statistics and trends
- Bournemouth have lost two matches in a row
- Bournemouth score an average of 1.17 goals and concede 2.17 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 83% of Bournemouth's matches, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
- Sturm are winless in their last three European matches
Bournemouth vs Sturm: possible starting lineups
Bournemouth play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Petrovic — Truffert, Antonio Silva, Hill, Smith — Scott, Adams — Tavernier, Kluivert, Ryan Rocha — Evanilson
Sturm play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Khudyakov — Balbo, Heil, Koller, Quarshi, Valci — Hedl, Matoshi, Weinhandl — Mamaghейshvili, Beganovic
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