Lokomotiv vs Galatasaray. Predictions and Betting Tips for UEFA Europa League

Lokomotiv found themselves in a difficult group with Marseille, Lazio and Galatasaray. In the first match of the group stage The Railwaymen managed to save a point in the match against Marseille (1:1), scoring an equalizer at the end of the game, despite being down to 10 men.

But they failed to secure a positive result against Lazio - Lokomotiv conceded two goals at the first half in Rome and failed to answer - as a result, a 0:2 defeat. In October board chose to change the head coach - Marko Nikolic was replaced by Markus Gisdol. In the first match under the management of a new head coach Lokomotiv saved a 2:2 draw in the match against Rubin, coming back from being 0:2 down.

In the first round of the Europa League Galatasaray were considered underdogs in a game against Lazio, but played better than the opponent. Eagles scored an own goal and Fatih Terim's side recorded a 1:0 victory. In the second match Lions were also considered underdogs in a game against Marseille, but managed to keep a 0:0 draw in France, which helped them to retain the first spot in the group.

Galatasaray are having problems in the Turkish Super Lig - after nine rounds one of the title contenders is only at the 6th spot in the standings. Lions are four points adrift from the leader, Trabzonspor. A 1:0 victory over Konyaspor in the most recent round became a third consecutive one for Galatasaray.