LiontipsAZ vs Galatasaray. Europa League match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
AZ is having a mixed season and showing largely unpredictable results. In the Eredivisie, the "cheese farmers" had an unpleasant streak of seven matches without a win, which they managed to break in the last round - a 2:1 victory over Sparta. In the national championship standings, the team is in sixth place with 20 points. In the Europa League, Maarten Martens' charges started with a difficult home win over Elfsborg (3:2), after which they suffered two defeats in a row away to Athletic and Tottenham. Nevertheless, in the fourth round, AZ won at home against Fenerbahce (3:1). There is another home game ahead against the Turkish giants.
Disqualifications and injuries
AZ have a lot of losses in their squad. Today, Schouten, Martins Indi, Zeefuik, Sadik, Burmester and Belic will not play due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- AZ have not won in the first half in their last three matches
- AZ have not lost at home in the Europa League for 14 matches
Estimated line-up: Zoot - Casius, Penetra, Gus, Wolfe - Kwakman, Kopmeiners - Mijnans, Merdink, Poku - Parrott.
Current form
Galatasaray failed to qualify for the main stage of the Champions League, but is performing well in the second most important European club tournament. In four rounds played, the Lions have scored 10 points, with which they occupy third place. The loss of points by the Turkish grandee was in many ways sensational in the away match against RFS (2:2). In the previous round, Okan Buruk team dealt with the formidable Tottenham on their home field (3:2). In the Turkish Super League, Galatasaray is confidently in first place, five points ahead of their closest pursuer.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jacobs and Icardi are injured and will not help their team today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Galatasaray have won in the first half in four of their last five matches
- Galatasaray have scored at least twice in all their Europa League games this season
- In the last seven matches involving the team in the Europa League, there was a bet on the exchange of goals scored
Tentative line-up: Muslera - Sanchez, Bardakci, Yelert - Yilmaz, Sara, Torreira, Akgün - Mertens, Osimhen, Batshuayi.
Trends
Bet Galatasaray to score in the first half
In four of their last five matches, Galatasaray scored goals in the opening 45 minutes.
1.75Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
The bet played in the last two matches of AZ
2.32Bet Exact score 1:2
Galatasaray have won their last five games by a one-goal margin
8.70Tip and bets
Undoubtedly, AZ is dangerous on its home field, it is no coincidence that it scored all six of its points at home. However, in general, the "cheese farmers" are not distinguished by stability in their game, there are large losses in the squad. Galatasaray, largely due to its strong attacking line, achieves success in all tournaments, so far it is unbeaten in the Europa League and is unlikely to allow itself to misfire today in a game with an unstable opponent.
Our prediction is a Galatasaray victory with odds of 2.20
Bet on total
Glatasaray matches are regularly characterized by high scoring. The Lions themselves play open football and allow their opponents a lot. We expect another exchange of goals, as was the case in all previous matches of the Turkish club in the Europa League.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.55
Bet on the first half
Galatasaray have won in the first half in four of their last five matches in all competitions. We believe that the Lions will also create a lead in the opening 45 minutes today.
Prediction: Galatasaray win in the first half with odds of 2.60
