Galatasaray and Juventus face off in the Champions League playoffs. A place in the round of 16 is at stake.
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This away trip will not be easy for the Bianconeri, caught in a crowded schedule with tough matches that do not facilitate preparation for the challenge.
Let’s look at everything about the match by analyzing how the main Italian betting sites have expressed themselves regarding the odds for this event, always reminding you that on Assopoker there are the Pronostici Oggi (Predictions Today) sections where you can find individual tips on the day’s events and the section called Schedine Oggi (Betting Slips Today) where you can find ready-made betting slips for your multiple bets.
Galatasaray – Juventus, where to watch on TV
The appointment is for Tuesday, February 17th at 6:45 PM, live on Sky and Now Tv.
Previous encounters
There have been 6, and quite significant ones: Galatasaray has more wins (2) than Juventus (1), with 3 draws. Furthermore, the Bianconeri have never won in Istanbul.
Probable lineups
Galatasaray should field its usual lineup, a 4-2-3-1 with the dangerous Osimhen as the main striker.
For Juventus, it will also depend on Yildiz’s condition, but Spalletti will not deviate from the usual fluid formation, with McKennie as a true free agent.
- GALATASARAY (4-2-3-1): Cakir; Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Yilmaz, Sara, Akgun; Osimhen. Coach: Okan
- JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Thuram, Locatelli; Conceiçao, McKennie, Yildiz; David. Coach: Spalletti
Galatasaray – Juventus, the odds
Juve is the favorite, with odds above even money. Will it really be like that? Galatasaray finished behind the Bianconeri in the Champions League group stage, but at home, they beat Liverpool and held Atletico Madrid.
| Operator |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatasaray | 3.40 | 3.25 | 3.45 |
| Draw | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Juventus | 2.10 | 2.15 | 2.05 |
Over/Under and Goal/No Goal odds
Over, and especially Goal, are the two favorites, the latter quite clearly.
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| Operator | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.73 | 1.75 | 1.72 |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.00 | 1.98 | 2.00 |
| Goal | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.60 |
| No Goal | 2.16 | 2.10 | 2.20 |
Unpleasant memories of past battles
Galatasaray’s stadium does not evoke pleasant memories, generally for Italian football (even though it has been renovated over the years). Juventus saw its Champions League dreams vanish once, in 2013 with Conte as coach, and has never beaten the Istanbul team at home, not even in the days of Hakan Şükür.
Furthermore, Spalletti’s team approaches this match with a significant detail: one less day of rest. This is due to a not-so-trivial league match against Inter. Galatasaray, on the other hand, played in their league on Friday evening.
Will this make a difference in the legs and minds of the Bianconeri? On the other side is the dangerous Osimhen, someone who tends to do well against Juventus (Napoli proved it), and in general, a team that is first in its league, where it has only lost once.
It is true that Galatasaray has had some bad nights in the Champions League, like the home defeat to Saint-Gilloise, but as already mentioned, Liverpool has fallen at the Ali Sami Yen stadium, and Atletico Madrid barely managed a draw.
Does the “Lady” need a miracle? We are on that path, yes. And the struggles the team, first under Tudor and then under Spalletti, has always had away from Turin are there to testify: only one win, a dramatic one, at Bodø/Glimt, two poor draws, and a defeat in Madrid against Real.
The prediction: Galatasaray to score the 1st goal
Despite playing at home and having an extra day of rest, Gala is the underdog according to the odds. They could attack Juve right from the start, forcing them onto the defensive. Therefore, predicting a 1-0 for the Turks, well above even money, seems like a great option.
| Operator | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.30 | 2.20 | 2.25 |
Correct score
First goal Galatasaray, agreed, but how will it end? Juventus has struggled a lot away in the Champions League. Let’s consider a draw and a home win, then.
| Operator | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 correct score | 7.00 | 6.75 | 6.25 |
| 2-1 correct score | 12.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 |
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