The return of the UEFA Europa League involves some important matches and these Sturm Graz vs. Atalanta predictions focus on the latest in Group D. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have won both of their European games so far this season.
Sturm Graz vs. Atalanta odds
1 – Atalanta to win – 30/29
2 – Atalanta under 2.5 total goals – 2/7
3 – Total goals scored under 2.5 – 11/10
4 – Both teams not to score – 5/4
5 – Atalanta to win 2-0 – 17/2
Serie A side Atalanta will be looking to boost their chances of securing a Europa League knockout stage place as they head to Sturm Graz for some midweek action.
Gasperini’s team have balanced a mixed start to the domestic season with a strong showing in the Europa League, with wins over Rakow Czestochowa and Sporting Lisbon so far. Victory in the Portuguese capital was a real statement result for Gasperini and his charges will be among the favourites to win the tournament at the end of the campaign.
Ahead of their trip to Austria, Atalanta have accrued maximum points, with Sturm Graz winning one from two after missing out on a place in the Champions League.
This clash should be a straightforward victory for Atalanta, with Sporting Lisbon and Sturm Graz expected to battle for second place in the group and a last 16 playoff spot.
Atalanta scored twice against both Rakow Czestochowa and Sporting Lisbon and that solid streak could continue here, as they are yet to break the over 2.5 goals scored barrier in European competition this season. Sturm Graz have scored one goal a game on average but Atalanta will be confident of keeping them off the scoresheet in this tie.
If Atalanta can make it three wins from three and put nine points on the board, they could ease into the knockout rounds before the end of the group stages. If qualification is sealed early, Gasperini will have the valuable option of being able to rest players for Serie A games in November and December.
How to stream Sturm Graz vs. Atalanta
You can stream Sturm Graz vs. Atalanta live on Thursday evening on TNT Sports and discovery+.
Atalanta Europa League fixtures and results
Atalanta top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
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| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 | |
| 1 |
Sturm Graz vs. Atalanta line-ups
Sturm Graz (4-2-3-1): Scherpen; Gazibegović, Affengruber, Wüthrich, Dante; Hierländer, Stankovic; Kiteishvili, Boving, Prass; Wlodarczyk
Atalanta (3-4-3): Musso; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Holm; Zappacosta, de Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Lookman, Scamacca, Muriel
Sturm Graz team news
The hosts are still missing two players through injury, with Leon Grgic and David Schnegg ruled out. Midfielder William Boving Vick will be the key threat for the home side after scoring in both of their Europa League games so far this season.
Atalanta team news
Atalanta’s injury picture remains unchanged ahead of this game, with key pair Teun Koopmeiners and El Bilal Toure both still missing for the visitors. Gasperini may look to freshen up his options though, with Emil Holm and Ademola Lookman potentially coming in to start.