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Barcelona vs Galatasaray: prediction for the Europa League match
On March 10, the Blaugrana will host the Yellow-Reds in the Europa League round of 16. Who will gain the upper hand in this battle? You'll find the answer in our expert's prediction.
Command Analysis
Barcelona
SpainBarcelona got off to a slow start of the current season - Catalan club changed a head coach and lost Lionel Messi, which led to inconsistent results and a relegation from the Champions League. Nonetheless, Catalan side made it into the Europa League playoffs, in the first round they showed class to Napoli.
Team got off to an unsuccessful start in Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, but The Blaugrana finally started to look alive in La Liga.
After 26 rounds of the current season Xavi's men have 13 victories and nine draws, delivering 48 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is looking great, 48 goals in 26 matches is a great result. In three latest matches Barca recorded victories over Valencia (4:1), Athletic (4:0) and Elche (2:1).
Alves, Balde, Gavi, Roberto, Umtiti and Fati won't feature in the upcoming match.
Galatasaray
TurkeyIn six rounds of Europa League group stage Galatasaray claimed three victories and three draws, delivering 12 points and a top spot in the group standings. In this stage, The Yellow-Reds managed to get ahead of Lazio and Marseille.
Situation is not so great for the visitors in the Turkish Super Lig - after 28 rounds of the current season The Lions have nine victories and eight draws to their name, delivering 35 points and a 12th spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is looking okay, 37 goals were scored this season, but Istanbul team conceded even more.
After two consecutive victories Domenec Torrent's team suffered an away defeat to Konyaspor (0:2). Team is eight points clear of relegation zone, so team has a good chance to avoid the relegation battle.
Ozturk and Turan won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Catalan club won three latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 4 of 6 latest matches of the visitors
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of 4 latest matches of the hosts no penalties were awarded
Tip and bets
Opponents are just nowhere near each other at that point, they are in opposing physical and morale condition. Galatasaray are having a terrible season in Super Lig and are yet to avoid relegation. Barcelona look better and better with every single match, new players surely improved team's performance and now Catalan team is fun to watch. We are expecting a confident victory from the hosts.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2) on Barcelona
We are expecting a bunch of goal scoring opportunities in this match. Catalan club will try to secure a massive advantage in the first leg, but we can expect a surprise from the Turkish team as well. We are expecting a comfortable victory from the favorite.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
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