Comments and predictions for Galatasaray vs PAOK: Osimhen bombards the away team

Latest Galatasaray vs PAOK team information

Galatasaray will be without first-choice goalkeeper Fernando Muslera for their opening Europa League group stage games after he received a straight red card in the 87th minute of their 1-0 defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League play-off round.

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 looking for his first goal for Galatasaray, despite having provided two assists in his last two appearances. The world-class striker is expected to start the game. The line-up is expected to be similar to the one that saw them win 3-1 against Fenerbahce, with Gabriel Sara partnering Lucas Torreira in defensive midfield, while Dries Mertens takes on a more attacking role.

PAOK are likely to be without three players due to injury, including Andrija Zivkovic (hip), Antonis Tsiftsis (stomach problem), and Brandon (ankle). However, they could field a similar line-up to the one that beat Volos 4-1 last weekend, with top scorer Stefan Schwab partnering Mady Camara in midfield.

Latest expected lineup 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 commentary on 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 are aiming to continue their success this season.

However, Okan Buruk's side did not get off to the expected start, suffering a heavy 0-5 defeat to Besiktas in their opening match of the Turkish Super Kupa. However, they quickly recovered their form, winning all of their first six domestic league games and creating a five-point gap at the top of the table.

Unfortunately for Buruk, they were unable to maintain their impressive form as they lost 4-2 on aggregate to Young Boys in the Champions League play-offs, forcing them into the Europa League. Despite their elimination, this could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for Galatasaray, especially with their star-studded squad, including surprise summer loan signing Victor Osimhen, which could help them progress further in the competition.

With four straight wins, including a 3-1 win over Fenerbahce, Galatasaray are confident heading into their opening group stage clash with PAOK. However, their Greek opponents are not to be trifled with, with PAOK coming into this game having lost just one of their last 16 competitive games. That defeat came in a bittersweet way as they lost 4-3 after extra time in the Champions League third qualifying round against Malmo, despite leading 3-2 in the dying minutes.

Like Galatasaray, PAOK bounced back from that painful defeat, winning six of their next seven games, including a 6-0 win over Shamrock Rovers to secure their place in the Europa League. PAOK will be looking to start the group stage on a high as they attempt to progress to the knockout stages of the Europa League for the first time since 2016-17. Both teams are in good form, but Galatasaray are strong at home and that advantage will be expected to help them take all three points from this clash.

Galatasaray vs PAOK score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of 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 to watch Galatasaray vs PAOK live?

To watch the Galatasaray vs PAOK match live in the Europa League taking place at 2:00 a.m. on September 26, viewers can watch on K+ Sport.hereor online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.