Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz Bet Builder Tips

Bournemouth welcome Austrian side Sturm Graz to the Vitality Stadium on Thursday night in what promises to be a historic occasion as the Cherries prepare to host their first-ever European home fixture.

Marco Rose's side made an impressive start to their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 victory away to Real Sociedad, and will be looking to make it two wins from two in front of what is expected to be an electric home crowd.

CopyBet has made its selections for Thursday's match; have a read through and see what you think.

Bournemouth to win

Bournemouth will be confident of securing another European victory on Thursday night, despite their difficult start to the Premier League season.

The Cherries bounced back from their domestic struggles with an impressive win against Real Sociedad in their Europa League opener. Although they will be without key midfielder Alex Scott through injury, Bournemouth possess plenty of attacking quality and will be favourites against a Sturm Graz side who drew 0-0 with Rennes in their opening European fixture. With a historic atmosphere expected at the Vitality Stadium, the hosts will fancy their chances of taking all three points.

Evanilson to score a header

Evanston remains Bournemouth's main attacking threat through the middle and is constantly looking to get on the end of crosses into the penalty area.

The Brazilian striker got on the scoresheet during Bournemouth's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea at the weekend and will be hoping to carry that goalscoring form into Thursday's encounter. With Marcus Tavernier and Adrien Truffert providing dangerous deliveries from wide areas, Evanilson's movement and aerial ability could make him a real threat against Sturm Graz.

Marcus Tavernier to score

Marcus Tavernier has been one of Bournemouth's standout attacking players this season and currently leads the club's Premier League goalscoring charts with three goals.

The versatile winger possesses an excellent left foot and can cause problems with both his shooting and crossing ability. With Bournemouth expected to create plenty of attacking opportunities against the Austrian visitors, Tavernier will be looking to add to his tally and help make the club's first European home fixture a memorable one.

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