Read our prediction for Fenerbahce vs Sturm Graz below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Fenerbahce vs Sturm Graz Prediction & Betting tips
Fenerbahçe SK will face SK Sturm Graz on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 21:00, at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. While the Turkish hosts will be looking to secure a significant home advantage, the Austrian champions are in excellent spirits after a clear qualification in the previous round. The stakes are high: the winner of this two-legged tie will play in the play-offs against the winner of Sparta Prague and Lyon. The two teams met in the Europa League qualifiers of the 2017–18 season, when Fenerbahçe advanced 3–2 on aggregate.
Fenerbahçe SK: İsmail Kartal’s team had a tough task in the second qualifying round, narrowly losing to Polish side Górnik Zabrze 2-1 on aggregate (1-0 home and 1-1 away). Striker Anderson Talisca was decisive, scoring in both legs. The Istanbul outfit are unbeaten at home in eight official matches. The hosts will assess the fitness of Talisca and Nelson Semedo, both of whom were slightly injured in the last match, while Vedat Muriqi remains unavailable. New signing Mason Greenwood could make his first start.
SK Sturm Graz: The Austrians impressed in the previous round, eliminating Scottish side Hearts with a 6-0 aggregate win (4-0 at home and 2-0 away). Fabio Ingolitsch’s team shows excellent balance in attack and defense, averaging two goals per game in their last ten games. On the other hand, Sturm Graz is facing notable absences due to injuries, missing Amady Camara, Otar Kiteishvili, Nelson Weiper and Luca Weinhandl.
Estimated probable teams:
Fenerbahçe (4-2-3-1): Ederson – Semedo, Škriniar, Aké, Oosterwolde – Guendouzi, Fred – Kahveci, Asensio, Aktürkoğlu – Talisca.
Sturm Graz (4-4-2): Khudyakov – Heil, Vallci, Mitchell, Soglo – Seidl, Fosso, Stanković, Hödl – Włodarczyk, Jatta.
Fenerbahce vs Sturm Graz head to head matches
03.08.17 EL Fenerbahce vs Sturm Graz 1:1
27.07.17 EL Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahce 1:2
* Our advice is: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.70
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