LiontipsGalatasaray vs PAOK. Predictions and Betting Odds for the Europa League Match on September 25, 2024.
Command Analysis
Current Form
Galatasaray battled for a spot in the Champions League group stage but faced a disappointing defeat against Young Boys, where they were initially seen as the clear favorite. However, in the league, Okan Buruk's team remains flawless. After securing a 3-1 victory in the derby against Fenerbahce in their last match, Galatasaray achieved their sixth consecutive win in the Super Lig, currently leading their rival by five points in the standings.
Injuries and Suspensions
Muslera is suspended, while Ziyech is dealing with an injury.
Notable Betting Trends
- Galatasaray has won their last four matches
- In only one of their last four matches did Galatasaray keep a clean sheet
Interesting Betting Insights: Güneş - Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakçı, Jacobs - Torreira, Sara - Yılmaz, Mertens, Akgün - Batshuayi.
Current Form
PAOK has also been striving for a spot in the Champions League group stage, successfully eliminating Bosnia and Herzegovina's Borac in the qualifiers. However, they faced defeat against Malmo. In the Europa League qualifiers, PAOK comfortably defeated Shamrock Rovers to advance to the final group stage. In the Greek Super League, under coach Razvan Lucescu, the team currently tops the table with 13 points after five matches.
Injuries and Suspensions
Injuries have sidelined Zhivkovich, Brandon, and Tsifcis.
Interesting Betting Trends
- PAOK has not lost in any of their 11 matches this season, with eight wins and three draws
- They have kept a clean sheet in only one of their last three matches
Projected Starting XI: Kotarski – Castro, Kenziera, Michailidis, Baba – Ozdoev, Schwab – Despodov, Murg, Tyson – Chalov.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:1
Galatasaray's last two matches ended with this score
11.75Bet «Galatasaray» to score in both halves
This wager has been successful in Galatasaray's last four matches
2.35Bet PAOK to score in the second half
This bet has been successful in six of PAOK's last seven matches
2.07Tip and bets
Galatasaray is in exceptional form and recently secured a decisive victory against Fenerbahce in a derby, showcasing their ability to aim for success in all competitions they enter. Clearly, the Lions possess a significant class advantage and will be focused solely on winning at home; it is unlikely that PAOK will manage even a draw.
We believe the visitors stand no chance. Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1) on Galatasaray. This bet is offered at odds of 1.95.
Total Goals Bet
In their last four matches, Galatasaray scored 16 goals, suggesting that the Lions will be aggressive from the first whistle today. PAOK is a class below, making it nearly impossible to keep a clean sheet in Istanbul. However, the Double-Headed Eagles have experienced players up front, and the Lions do concede goals regularly, giving the guests a chance to find the back of the net.
Bet - both teams to score. This wager is offered at 1.69
Corners Bet
Galatasaray is the favorite and is expected to dominate throughout the match, suggesting a confident win in terms of corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2) on corners for Galatasaray. This wager is offered at 1.69
