SK Sturm Graz will welcome Sporting Lisbon to the Merkur Arena on Thursday as the two sides go one-on-one in a Group D Europa League matchday one clash, with kickoff slated for 19:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
SK Sturm Graz warmed up for the visit of Sporting with a thrilling 2-2 draw against RB Salzburg on Saturday. This was their second draw in the opening seven matches in the Austrian Bundesliga.
SK Sturm Graz have won five matches and drawn two times in their opening five rounds of fixtures in the Austrian Bundesliga. They have scored 14 times and conceded four times in this run. They currently sit second in the Austrian Bundesliga, two points behind leaders RB Salzburg.
Bet hereSporting warmed up for the trip to Austria with a 3-0 win over Moreirense, who finished with ten men, in the Primeira Liga.
Sporting have had a flying start to the Primeira Liga; they have won four times and drawn once in their opening five matches. They are currently atop the Portuguese league with 13 points, level with Porto but superior on goal difference.
Injury Report
The two sides will have access to the full complement of their matchday squads ahead of their clash.
Prediction
Sporting will win the match away from home and get off to a winning start in their Europa League campaign.
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