PSV welcome Sturm Graz to the Philips Stadion for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round on Tuesday (August 8).
Both teams have qualified directly for the third round of the qualifiers. PSV finished second in the Eredivisie last season, while Sturm also finished second in the Austrian Bundesliga last season to secure a berth in the third qualifying round for the second straight year.
PSV played their first competitive game of the season in the Johan Cruyff Shield final on Friday. Noa Lang's second-half strike helped them to a 1-0 win over arch-rivals Feyenoord. It was their fourth win on the spin, including friendlies.
Storm, meanwhile, have enjoyed a winning start to their Austrian Bundesliga campaign, winning 2-0 at home over LASK on Saturday.
PSV last qualified for the Champions League group stage in the 2018-19 campaign and are the 1987-88 champions. Sturm, meanwhile, last played in the group stage of the competition in the 2000-01 campaign.
PSV have won their last three home games in Europe without conceding. They have a solid home record against Austrian opponents.
Sturm, meanwhile, have enjoyed a winning start to their campaign, losing once in 12 games across competitions. Nonetheless, considering PSV's solid home record, expect them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: PSV 2-1 Sturm
Tip 1: Result - PSV to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Szymon Wlodarczyk to score or assist any time - Yes
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