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AZ — Galatasaray: forecast and bets with a coefficient of 3.85
AZ will host Galatasaray on February 13 in the first match of the 1/16 finals. Will the Cheese farmers be able to hold a strong match and beat a higher-status opponent, or will the Lions justify their status as the pair's favorite and take a step towards the 1/8 finals in the first match? In the forecast, we assessed the prospects of each of the teams in the upcoming match and selected the most reliable bets. What choice should I make?
Command Analysis
AZ Alkmaar
NetherlandsCurrent form
Before the start of the Europa League, AZ was not among the obvious contenders for a place in the top eight – the competitors had a serious advantage in class and experience. Nevertheless, the cheese farmers clearly expected to compete for a place in the top 24 and a ticket to the playoffs, they had everything they needed for such tasks. Moreover, Mime's playoff sweep would certainly have been regarded as a serious failure.
Maarten Martens' team started with a difficult 3-2 victory over the modest Elfsborg, but two defeats in a row from Athletic (0:1) and Tottenham demonstrated that one should not count on the top eight. As a result, the cheese farmers improved and generally had a decent league stage, but it was these two defeats at the start that prevented them from rising above 19th place in the table.
In the Dutch championship, AZ probably expected to compete for the third place and a ticket to the Champions League, but there were plenty of mistakes in the first round. At the moment, the cheese farmers are on the fourth line in the table with 40 points and two points behind the third Utrecht, but at the same time Feyenoord and Twente are seriously under pressure from below, so the whole fight is still ahead.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Squirrel is disqualified. Sadik, van Bommel, and Westerveld were injured.
Interesting betting trends
- AZ has won the last three matches
- AZ has scored in the last six matches.
- AZ missed seven of the eight Europa League matches.
Approximate line-up: Owusu–Oduro - Casius, Gus, Penetra, Wolf – Copmainers, Mainans, Clasie – Addai, Parrott, Lahdo.
Galatasaray
TurkeyCurrent form
Galatasaray clearly expected to try their hand at the Champions League, but unexpectedly failed in qualifying and ended up in the Europa League. Obviously, with such a stellar squad, Okan Buruk's team was considered a clear contender for a place in the top eight, and the Lions started more than successfully – it seemed that it would not be difficult for them to solve their tasks in the Europa League.
However, Galatasaray made a series of mistakes at the finish line, managing to lose points against opponents such as Dynamo Kyiv and Malmo - in each of these matches, the lions lost the advantage. As a result, Galatasaray lost to Ajax in the last round, thus losing the opportunity to reach the 1/8 finals directly.
In the Turkish championship, Galatasaray was considered a clear contender for the championship title and, in fact, had one serious competitor in Fenerbahce, but it was significantly superior in class. It is not surprising that at the moment the Lions are leading the table with 57 points, but they are only three points ahead of Fenerbahce, with Samsunspor 14 points behind.
Disqualifications and injuries
Sanchez, Torreira and Osimhen were disqualified. Akgun, Icardi and Jacobs are injured.
Interesting betting trends
- Galatasaray have won three of their last four matches.
- Galatasaray have conceded in eight of their last nine away matches.
- In the last 29 matches, Galatasaray have scored
Approximate line–up: Muslera – Ayhan, Cuesta, Bardakci, Yelert – Sarah, Demirbai – Shallai, Mertens, Yilmaz - Morata.
Trends
The bet is an accurate score of 2:2
Two of the last three AZ draws have happened with this score
10.25Bet AZ will score in each of the halves
In the last two AZ matches, such a bet was successful.
2.85The Galatasaraybetwill score in the first half
In the last two Galatasaray matches, such a bet was successful.
1.79The bet Total of the first half is more than 1.5 goals
In three of the last four AZ matches, such a bet was successful.
2.19Tip and bets
AZ has recently improved and scored three wins in a row, today the hosts will obviously take risks and play as aggressively as possible ahead, knowing about the opponent's vulnerability in defense – there will be absolutely nothing to count on in Istanbul without a home victory, especially since important players will return after the suspension. Obviously, Galatasaray will not stay dry, but at the same time, the lions will also clearly be determined to win, even without Viktor Osimhen, there are very high-level players ahead and the guests are quite capable of responding.
We believe that there will be goals in the match. The forecast is a total of more than three goals. This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.69
Betting on the outcome
Galatasaray will have to do without several important players today, and it is unlikely that they will be able to play a full series. AZ has recently gained form and is approaching today's match with a series of three consecutive victories. Traditionally, the "cheese farmers" are very strong in their field and will probably bet only on victory. However, an opponent of a very high level and even without several important players remains extremely dangerous – Galatasaray defended a draw in Alkmaar in November and is quite capable of defending it today, such a result will suit the Lions, and it will not be a disaster for AZ.
The bet is a draw. This bet is offered for 3.85
Betting on corners
AZ will probably spend a lot of time attacking at home, but Galatasaray is quite capable of responding, there should be a lot of corners.
The bet is a total of more than 9.5 corners. This bet is offered for 1.95
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