Feyenoord will welcome Strum Graz to De Kuip for their second Group F tie of the Europa League on Thursday night.
Feyernood suffered a 4-2 defeat at Lazio last week on the opening night of the Europa League this season. The defeat was their first setback this season across two competitions as they were previously unbeaten in their five Eredivisie matches, claiming four victories in the run.
They however, managed to bounce back last weekend as they rolled over Sparta in the Rotterdam derby in Eredivisie. The victory was crucial for Feyenoord as it helps them regain a much-needed confidence ahead of the Thursday clash.
The Dutch outfits remain unbeaten at home this season, winning two and drawing one of their three matches at De Kuip and they will want to extend that run on Thursday as they seek their first win in Europa League.
Meanwhile Strum Graz made a dream start to the Europa League campaign this season as they claimed a 1-0 win over Midtjylland in Group F last week.
They followed that up with a 2-0 away win over Austria Klagenfurt in the Austrian Bundesliga on the weekend. They have now won four and drawn one of their last five games across all competitions, while have just one in the last seven.
The Austrians will therefore be hoping to extend the form with a positive result on Thursday, but they need to play at the top of their game to come away with something as Feyenoord are a tough side to beat at home.
Feyenoord vs Strum Graz head to head
This will be the first encounter between the two sides. Take a look at their previous meetings;
Home
- Feyenoord 3-0 Sparta
- Lazio 4-2 Feyenoord
- GA Eagles 3-4 Feyenoord
- Feyenoord 4-0 Emmen
- Waalwijk 0-1 Feyenoord
Away
- Austria Klagenfurt 0-2 Strum Graz
- Strum Graz 1-0 Midtjylland
- Strum Graz 0-0 TSV Hartberg
- Strum Graz 3-1 Austria Salzburg
- Rapid 1-2 Strum Graz
Feyenoord team news
Feyenoord will be without Sebastian Szymanski due to injury.
Strum Graz team news
Strum Graz will be without Stefan Hierlander through suspension.
Prediction and odds
- Feyenoord win
- Both sides to score
- Goals over 2.5
