The clash between Sturm and Fenerbahce promises to be a tense European night in Austria as the home side looks to pull off a comeback after falling short in the first leg. With the Turkish side holding a two goal cushion the pressure sits squarely on Sturm to deliver something special in front of their fans. The atmosphere at the stadium should be electric and the Austrian team will need every bit of that support if they hope to turn the tie around.
Team Form
- Sturm enjoyed a long unbeaten run stretching almost twenty matches before their recent loss away in Turkey.
- Fenerbahce have shown strong attacking form and kept a clean sheet in the opening fixture.
- Sturm attack has been lively on paper yet failed to create clear chances on the road.
Tactical Analysis
- Sturm must take risks at home and push numbers forward to find the net early and unsettle the visitors.
- Fenerbahce will look to control the midfield and hit on the counter relying on their pacey forwards.
- The home advantage gives Sturm a slight edge in intensity but they cannot afford defensive lapses.
Both sides have quality in the squad and the tie could easily swing if nerves creep in for the away team. Fenerbahce have struggled historically to advance in this competition so this tie represents a real chance for them to finally break that pattern. At the same time Sturm will be desperate to show their best football after tasting defeat for the first time in months.
Betting Proposal
Sturm will not lose at home so the smart types point toward a home win or draw. Sturm win or draw at 1.92 looks the value play for this return leg.
