Next August 8, 2023, at 8:30 PM (CEST), the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven will host the match between PSV and Sturm Graz. First leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The home team boasts much more experience in international competitions compared to the Austrians of Sturm Graz, a fact certainly not to be underestimated.

Let's analyze the two teams in detail:

PSV:
- In the last 5 matches, PSV has won 3 times and drawn 2 times. The average goals scored per match are 1.8, while the average goals conceded are 1.2. 
- They have not suffered defeats in the last 17 matches. 
- They have scored at least 2 goals in their last 11 home matches. 

Sturm Graz:
- In the last 5 matches, Sturm Graz has won 4 times and lost once. The average goals scored per match are 3.2, while the average goals conceded are 1. 
- They have scored at least one goal in their last 13 away matches. 
- They have won their last 4 played matches.

Head-to-Head:
In the last 10 matches across all competitions, there have been 8 "Over 2.5" goals in PSV matches and 7 "Over 2.5" in Sturm Graz matches. 
In the most recent head-to-head encounter dated November 25, 2021, PSV defeated Sturm Graz at home with a score of 2-0. 
In the last 2 direct matches, PSV has won twice. The average goals per match for PSV are 3, while Sturm Graz has scored an average of 0.5 goals per match.

Probable Lineups:

PSV
Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Van Aanholt; Veerman, Sangare; Bakayoko, Til, Lang; De Jong

Sturm Graz
Scherpen; Gazibegovic, Affengruber, Wuthrich, Schengg; Hierlander, Gorenc Stankovic, Kiteishvili; Horvat; Wlodarczyk, Boving

According to BetMines' predictions, PSV will secure victory, and we expect an "Over 2.5".