Galatasaray vs PAOK Prediction: Osimhen Bombs for the Visitors
The match between Galatasaray and PAOK in the Europa League will take place at 2:00 AM on September 26th. Nghe An Newspaper provides statistics, analysis of form, football predictions, and a score prediction for this match.
Latest team news for Galatasaray vs PAOK
Galatasaray will be without their first-choice goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera, for their opening Europa League group stage matches after he received a direct red card in the 87th minute of their 0-1 defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League play-off round.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper, Gunay Guvenc, was brought on to replace Muslera in the final minutes and is expected to start in the upcoming match on Wednesday.
Victor Osimhen is still searching for his first goal for Galatasaray, despite having provided two assists in his last two appearances. The world-class striker is expected to start in the upcoming match. The lineup is expected to be similar to the 3-1 win against Fenerbahce, with Gabriel Sara partnering Lucas Torreira in defensive midfield, while Dries Mertens will take on a more attacking role.
On the PAOK side, they are likely to be without three players due to injury problems, including Andrija Zivkovic (hip injury), Antonis Tsiftsis (stomach problem), and Brandon (ankle injury). However, the team could field a similar lineup to their 4-1 win against Volos last weekend, with top scorer Stefan Schwab partnering Mady Camara in midfield.
Latest predicted lineups for Galatasaray vs PAOK
Galatasaray:
Guvenc; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen
PAOK:
Kotarski; Sastre, Colley, Kedziora, Baba; Camara, Schwab; Despodov, Murg, Taison; Tissoudali
Latest football match prediction: Galatasaray vs PAOK
After winning two consecutive Turkish Super Lig titles and setting a record as the first Turkish team to reach 100 points (finishing with 102 points last year), Galatasaray is aiming to continue its success this season.
However, Okan Buruk's team did not have the start they hoped for, suffering a heavy 0-5 defeat against Besiktas in the opening match of the Turkish Super Kupa. Nevertheless, they quickly regained their form, winning all six of their first domestic league matches and creating a five-point gap at the top of the table.
Unfortunately for Buruk, they couldn't maintain their impressive form, losing to Young Boys 4-2 on aggregate in the Champions League play-offs, forcing them to drop down to the Europa League. Despite being eliminated, this could be a "blessing in disguise" for Galatasaray, especially with their star-studded squad, including the surprise summer loan signing Victor Osimhen, which could help them go far in the competition.
With four consecutive wins, including a 3-1 victory over Fenerbahce, Galatasaray confidently prepared for their opening group stage match against PAOK. However, their Greek opponents were not easily subdued, as PAOK entered this match with only one loss in their last 16 official games. That defeat came in a bitter fashion when they lost 4-3 in extra time in the third qualifying round of the Champions League against Malmo, despite leading 3-2 in the final minutes.
Like Galatasaray, PAOK bounced back from that painful defeat, winning six of their next seven matches, including a 6-0 victory over Shamrock Rovers to secure their Europa League qualification. PAOK will be looking to start the group stage on a positive note as they attempt to reach the Europa League knockout stage for the first time since the 2016-17 season. Both teams are in good form, but Galatasaray are particularly strong at home, and that advantage is expected to help them secure all three points in this encounter.
Predicting the score for Galatasaray vs PAOK
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Galatasaray vs PAOKas follows:
- Sportsmole:Galatasaray 3-1 PAOK
- WhoScore:Galatasaray 2-0 PAOK
- Our newspaper predicts:Galatasaray 3-1 PAOK
When and where can I watch Galatasaray vs PAOK live?
To watch the Galatasaray vs PAOK match live in the Europa League at 2:00 AM on September 26th, viewers can tune in to K+ Sport.hereor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
