Betting tip
The Austrian club completely failed in attacking terms in the first match in Turkey, creating no dangerous chances at Günok's goal (just one shot on target in 90 minutes). Only the assured display of Russian goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov, who made eight saves, spared the team a heavy defeat. In Graz, the hosts need to overturn a two-goal deficit, so the coaching staff will have to rely on high pressing and an aggressive opening barrage, while leaving space in their own half.
The Turkish giants produced a solid performance in Istanbul, enjoying 72% possession and registering 17 shots, 10 of them on target. Goals from Talisca and Mason Greenwood gave them a comfortable advantage, while a balanced midfield display from Mattéo Guendouzi and N'Golo Kanté completely shut down the Austrians' counter-attacks. In the return leg, the visitors can afford to play to protect their lead, catching an increasingly open opponent with quick breaks down the flanks through Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Greenwood.
In the first match, Fenerbahçe created enough chances for four or five goals and completely outclassed the Austrians in terms of individual quality. Sturm's forced aggression from the opening minutes will lead to open football at both ends, where the Turkish team will certainly find their chances going forward.
