Prediction: Juventus to win 2-1
Best Odds: 13/2
Juventus and Galatasaray will lock horns with each other in the UEFA Champions League this week. The second leg of the Knockout Round Play-off tie between the Serie A club and the Turkish Super Lig outfit will be held at Juventus Stadium in Turin and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Wednesday. Galatasaray won the first leg 5-2 in Turkey last week.
Juventus
Juventus are one of the biggest clubs in Italy and have big aims for this season. After finishing in the top four of the Serie A table last season, the Bianconeri are aiming to win the Scudetto this campaign as well as make an impact in the UEFA Champions League.
The Bianconeri are fifth in the Serie A table at the moment with 46 points from 26 matches, four points behind fourth-placed AS Roma. Juve’s luck in the UEFA Champions League also seems to have run out.
Luciano Spalletti’s side suffered a 5-2 defeat to Galatasaray at RAMS Park in the first leg of the Knockout Round Play-offs last week. Barring a miracle, Juventus will not play in the UEFA Champions League this season after Wednesday’s match.
Team News:
Dusan Vlahovic, Arkadiusz Milik and Emil Holm will not feature because of injuries, while Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal are suspended. Gleison Bremer and Kenan Yildiz may not be fit enough to start. Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is likely to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation against Galatasaray. Michele Di Gregorio will be in goal and will have Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly in front of him in defence. Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram and Filip Kostic will be deployed in the midfield four. Fabio Miretti and Francisco Conceicao will be deployed as the two attacking midfielders. Jonathan David will lead the line for Juventus.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray are one of the biggest clubs in Turkey that regularly compete for the Turkish Super Lig and also feature in Europe’s major club competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League. Okan Buruk’s side became the champions of Turkey last season and will be determined to retain the title this time around.
Sarı-Kırmızılılar are at the top of the Turkish Super Lig table at the moment with 55 points from 23 matches, two points ahead of second-placed Fenerbahce.
Galatasaray are in a great position to qualify for the Round of 16 tie of the UEFA Champions League this season. The Turkish giants beat Juventus 5-2 at home in the first leg of the tie last week.
Team News:
Galatasaray are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Juventus. Cakir will be in goal for the Turkish Super Lig club. Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez and Jakobs will be the four defenders. Torreira and Sara will be deployed in midfield. Yilmaz, Akgun and Lang will be the three attacking midfielders. Osimhen will lead the line for Galatasaray.
Key Factors to Consider
- Juventus have won 3 of their 6 UEFA Champions League games.
- Juventus have lost 4 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Juventus have won 1 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Galatasaray have won 4 of their last 6 UEFA Champions League games.
- Galatasaray have won 5 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
Conclusion
While Juventus are unlikely to be humiliated like they were in the first leg, even with home advantage, the Turin club are unlikely to overhaul the deficit. The second leg is likely to end in a narrow victory for Juventus, but Galatasaray should still win the tie.
Prediction: Juventus to win 2-1
Best Odds: 13/2
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