One of the least lackluster fixtures without any weight on the final group standings takes place as Sturm welcomes Monaco. The match is scheduled for Thursday at the Merkur Arena, with a kickoff at 8:45 pm.
Sturm Graz will end the campaign at the very foot of the group stages, while Monaco is through to the knockout stage. That’s whatever you need to know about Group H of the Europa League.
Monaco has finally caught the right rhythm in the Ligue 1, where they managed back-to-back wins over Angers and Metz in the last two rounds.
They are still doing great offensively with 19 scored goals, a 3-2 win can happen at home against Nantes this Saturday evening.
Under newly appointed manager Niko Kovac, Monaco is fresh from two consecutive wins, taking the French league leaders to the top.
The Croatian coach will surely give rest to his main stars, especially since Monaco is about to face PSG in the domestic league derby on Sunday.
Sturm Graz has gone into the history books tonight by becoming the first Austrian team to win an away group-stage game in the UEFA Europa League.
Seven minutes from the end of the first half, Sturm striker Roland Linz found himself on the edge of the box, and his left-footed shot deflected off Udinese’s Andrea Lazzari for an own goal.
Sturm Graz vs. Monaco Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with hosts taking one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Sturm 1-1 Flyeralarm Admira
- SC Rheindorf 0-1 Sturm
- Austria Wein 2-1 Sturm
- PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Sturm
- Sturm 3-3 LASK
Away
- Monaco 4-0 Metz
- Angers 1-3 Monaco
- Monaco 1-1 Strasbourg
- Monaco 2-1 Real Sociedad
- Lille 2-2 Monaco
Sturm Graz Team News
On Thursday, Sandro Ingolitsch, Otar Kiteishvili, Francisco Mwepu, and Stefan Hierlander are all sidelined for Sturm Graz.
Monaco Team News
The Spaniards have been hit with several blows heading into tonight’s game, most significantly in the park’s center, where Youssouf Fofana and Guillermo Maripan are both suspended.
Monaco has Eliot Matazo is back from injury, with Benoît Badiashile not far behind him. Also, Cesc Fabregas and Krepin Diatta are still sidelined for the away side.
Prediction and Odds
Even though the hosts will end with a victory, their opponents are way more superior.
- Monaco Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Under 3.5
