Published October 24, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
A 1-0 win for Sturm Graz over Marseille in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 22, with Sturm Graz ahead 1-0 at the interval. Marseille had more possession and attempts, but Sturm Graz registered more shots on target and the higher expected-goals total.
The scoreline held after the break. Marseille’s share of the ball did not produce a goal, while Sturm Graz’s attacking output was sharper by the measures of accuracy and expected goals. The figures describe a match in which possession and the greater threat came from different sides.
How it unfolded
Sturm Graz had the lead at half-time, and the interval score was also the final score. The match finished with one goal for Sturm Graz and no goals for Marseille, making one goal overall.
The numbers
Sturm Graz took 13 shots, with 5 on target; Marseille had 14 attempts and 1 on target. Expected goals were 1.87 for Sturm Graz and 0.8 for Marseille. Those figures show the difference between Marseille’s volume of attempts and Sturm Graz’s greater accuracy and expected threat.