UEFA Champions League - Galatasaray VS Young Boys Prediction

UEFA Champions League - Galatasaray VS Young Boys
Match Time: 28-08-2024 03:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Galatasaray has had a mixed start to the season. Despite a strong performance last season, where they became the champions of Turkey with over 100 points, their current form is less than stellar. They suffered a heavy defeat against Besiktas in the national Super Cup and faced challenges in their first match against Young Boys. The team's defense will be without Abdulkerim Bardakci due to suspension, and there's uncertainty around the availability of starting goalkeeper Fernando Muslera due to injury. However, Michy Batshuayi's recent form is a positive for the "Lions."

Young Boys, the dominant team in Switzerland, have had a difficult start to their domestic season. Positioned at the bottom of the league after five games, their focus is firmly on reaching the Champions League group stage. Despite their struggles in the league, they managed a 3-2 victory in the first leg against Galatasaray. They will be without their starting goalkeeper David von Ballmoos due to a shoulder injury, which could impact their defense against Galatasaray's attack.

Head-to-Head
The teams have faced each other twice, with Young Boys having the upper hand. They recorded a victory in their recent Champions League qualifying match and previously played to a draw in a 2016 friendly. Galatasaray has yet to secure a win against Young Boys.

Prediction
Given the current circumstances, Galatasaray is expected to have the upper hand in the return leg. Despite trailing from the first match, their squad depth and talent, including players like Mauro Icardi and Dries Mertens, are likely to pose significant challenges for Young Boys. The prediction is for Galatasaray to win 2-1, potentially pushing the match to a penalty shootout, given Young Boys' cautious approach and their current one-goal advantage from the first leg.

Pick: Young Boys +2