Sturm Graz - Marseille

Sturm Graz enter this matchday 3 Europa League clash at Graz-Liebenau Stadium on 22 October 2026 looking to regain their defensive composure after a difficult outing against Bournemouth. The hosts arrive with momentum from a dominant 6-1 league victory over Grazer AK, though they must navigate the absence of injured goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov and forward Seedy Jatta. The expected XI, anchored by Jon Gorenc-Stankovic in midfield, will hope to exploit home advantage to improve their standing in the competition.

Marseille travel to Austria aiming to recover from a narrow defeat to Olympiacos in their most recent European fixture. While their domestic form has shown promise, including a high-scoring win against Angers, they face a significant challenge in the absence of the injured Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg. With Amine Gouiri leading the expected attack, the visitors will look to balance their tactical setup to secure a vital result in this European campaign.