Kick-off on October 22, 2026, at 19:45.

The third round of the UEFA Europa League league phase will take place at Merkur Arena in Graz, featuring Sturm Graz vs. Marseille. The league standings demand the utmost focus from both clubs, as any slip-up makes the race to reach the spring stage more difficult. The home side relies on disciplined tactics and wholehearted commitment in front of its own fans. The visiting team has a clear advantage in terms of individual player quality but continues to struggle with persistent problems away from home.

Watch Sturm Graz vs. Marseille online on MEGOGO on 22.10.2026.

Sturm Graz began the league phase with a hard-fought 0-0 home draw against French side Rennes. The Graz club focused on defensive solidity and closed down open spaces. However, Europa League matches at Merkur Arena have been difficult for the team: before the start of the tournament, the home side had lost 14 of its 22 matches on its own turf. To compete with such a high-profile opponent, the Austrian club must maintain perfect compactness between its lines, deal with opposition attacks down the wings, and use the ball carefully when moving forward. Marseille made a disastrous start to its European campaign this fall, suffering a heavy 1-4 defeat to Beşiktaş. The team's away problems are systemic. In its previous 15 away matches in the Europa League, it has won just once, beating AEK 2-0 in Greece. The visiting side often enjoys long spells of possession, but its vulnerability around its own penalty area leaves it unbalanced. To earn points in Graz, the visitors must eliminate positional lapses in defense.

Watch the UEFA Europa League match Sturm Graz vs. Marseille live online on MEGOGO on 22.10.2026.