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PSV vs SK Sturm Graz, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 3

4 – 1
Full Time
Tue 8 Aug 2023 · 18:30 UTC Philips Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

PSV vs SK Sturm Graz — Champions League Q at Philips Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Radu Petrescu

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Aug SK Sturm Graz H 4–1 W
28 May AZ A 2–1 W
21 May SC Heerenveen H 3–3 D
14 May Fortuna Sittard H 2–1 W
06 May Sparta Rotterdam A 1–0 W
23 Apr AFC Ajax H 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Aug PSV A 1–4 L
03 Nov FC Midtjylland A 0–2 L
27 Oct Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–0 W
13 Oct SS Lazio A 2–2 D
06 Oct SS Lazio H 0–0 D
15 Sep Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–6 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
SK Sturm Graz this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

SK Sturm Graz
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Philips Stadion!
  • 4' The deadlock is broken! Isaac Babadi gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
  • 9' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 19' SK Sturm Graz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 22' What a moment for Luuk de Jong! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 32' Luuk de Jong has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
  • 37' Patrick van Aanholt has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' Magnificent from Jon Stankovic! That is 1 goals in 145 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' Amadou Dante gets the nod from SK Sturm Graz. He replaces David Schnegg and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' Bryan Silva Teixeira gets the nod from SK Sturm Graz. He replaces Szymon Wlodarczyk and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' A tactical swap from PSV — Ismael Saibari on, Isaac Babadi off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Gregory Wuthrich has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 73' A goal from the Ivory Coast international Ibrahim Sangare! He fires home on 73 to make it 4-1!
  • 78' Another change for SK Sturm Graz made on 78 minute. William Boving leaves to be changed by Mohammed Fuseini.
  • 83' With 1 assists to his name this season, Mohammed Fuseini is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SK Sturm Graz.
  • 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PSV needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • With this win, PSV is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.24 PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 SK Sturm Graz xG
I would bet for: PSV to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
PSV65% Draw20% SK Sturm Graz15%
Actual: PSV win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

PSV or Draw
85%
Draw or SK Sturm Graz
35%
PSV or SK Sturm Graz
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
PSV46% Draw40% SK Sturm Graz14%
Actual: PSV win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — PSV

Handicap PSV covers Push SK Sturm Graz covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 19% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 22% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

PSV keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
SK Sturm Graz keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.