Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 13/2
Young Boys and Galatasaray will lock horns with each other in the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Playoff Round this week. The first leg of the tie between the Swiss Super League club and the Turkish Süper Lig side will be held at the Wankdorf Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm UK time on Wednesday.
Young Boys
Young Boys are one of the biggest and most well-known clubs in Switzerland. Founded in 1898, Young Boys have been hugely successful over the years. They have won the Swiss league title on 17 times and have clinched the Swiss Cup on eight occasions.
Patrick Rahmen’s side won the Swiss Super League last season. That has allowed them the chance to qualify for the UEFA Champions League this campaign. Young Boys have played in the UEFA Champions League for the past two seasons and will be determined to make it three years in a row.
Young Boys, though, are struggling at the moment. They are not in good shape in the Swiss Super League and actually started the season with three defeats in a row.
Team News:
Young Boys are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Von Ballmoos will be in goal for the home team and will have Blum, Camara, Husic and Hadjam in front of him in defence, Lauper and Niasse will be the two holding midfielders. Elia, Ugrinic and Colley will be the three attacking midfielders. Ganvoula will lead the line for Young Boys.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray are one of the biggest and most successful clubs in Turkey. They have a massive following and are expected to win the Turkish Super League every season as well as play in the UEFA Champions League year in and year out.
The Lion won the Turkish Super Lig title last season, and that has allowed them the chance to progress to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Okan Buruk’s side are aiming to become champions of Turkey for the third season in a row now.
Just like Young Boys, Galatasaray are not in great form at the moment. Gala had mixed results in pre-season and were hammered by bitter rivals Besiktas in the Turkish Super Cup.
Team News:
Galatasaray are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Muslera will be in goal for the Turkish giants. Jelert, Nelsson, Bardakci and Dubois will be the four defenders. Torreira and Demirbay will be deployed in defensive midfield. Yilmaz, Mertens and Akturkoglu will be the three attacking midfielders. Icardi will lead the line for Galatasaray.
Key Factors to Consider
- Young Boys have won 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Young Boys have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches.
- Young Boys have conceded 11 goals in their last 5 matches.
- Galatasaray have won 3 of their last 5 games.
- Galatasaray have scored 6 goals in their last 5 games.
Conclusion
Playing at home will give Young Boys an advantage, but they are not going to find it easy to win against Galatasaray in front of their fans. It is very likely that this game will end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 13/2
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