Galatasaray vs Young Boys prediction, odds & betting tips 27/08/2024

A place in the UEFA Champions League is at stake as Galatasaray and Young Boys square off against each other on Tuesday 27 August. View our free Galatasaray vs Young Boys predictions below.

Galatasaray vs Young Boys predictions: Goals expected to flow

Key stats

• The first leg of this tie was a five-goal thriller, with each team scoring at least twice.
• At least three goals were scored in nine of Galatasaray's last 10 matches, and each of Young Boys’ last eight games.
• Both teams were on the scoresheet in eight of Galatasaray's last 10 games, and six of Young Boys’ last eight matches.
• The last two encounters between these teams featured goals at both ends.

Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 3-1 Young Boys

Young Boys have won just two of their last eight games (D2, L4). They conceded two or more goals in seven of those matches. Interestingly, Galatasaray won 29 of their last 33 competitive home games, and they should be able to overturn a one-goal deficit here.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray are overwhelming favourites

• HOME:7/20 (1.35) – 74.1%
• DRAW:17/4 (5.25) – 19%
• AWAY:13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

As we pointed out, Galatasaray are a force to be reckoned with at home. They had a near-perfect record at Rams Park Stadium in the Turkish Super Lig last season, winning 18 of 19 home games.

With that in mind, Galatasaray are the expected winners at 7/20 (1.35). Teams with these odds generally have a 74.1% probability of winning.

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Additionally, taking into account that Galatasaray conceded first in four of their last five matches, Young Boys to score first has an appealing look at 12/5 (3.40). That one has a 29.4% chance of landing.

Most recent H2Hs: Can Galatasaray turn their fortunes around?

Galatasaray and Young Boys clashed in the first leg of this tie last week, and Galatasaray suffered a 3-2 defeat. These teams have met twice in the last decade, and both teams found the back of the net on both occasions.

UEFA Champions League Qualifying 21/08/24

Young Boys

3

Galatasaray

2

Galatasaray preview: Poised to return after a four-year absence?

The last time Galatasaray made it through to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League was during the 2019/20 season. The hosts will not be able to call upon the services of Abdulkerim Bardacki, who was sent off in the first leg for a handball.

Predicted lineup: Guvenc (GK), Kohn, Kutlu, Nelsson, Jelert, Sara, Torreira, Akturkoglu, Mertens, Yilmaz & Icardi.

Turkey Super Lig 31/08/24

W

Adana Demirspor

1

Galatasaray

5

UEFA Champions League Qualifying 27/08/24

L

Young Boys

1

Galatasaray

0

UEFA Champions League Qualifying 21/08/24

L

Young Boys

3

Galatasaray

2

Turkey Super Lig 16/08/24

W

Konyaspor

1

Galatasaray

2

Turkey Super Lig 09/08/24

W

Hatayspor

1

Galatasaray

2

Young Boys preview: Eyeing back-to-back Champions League appearances for the first time since 1961

This is Young Boys' eighth appearance in the Playoff Round of the UEFA Champions League. Although they were knocked out in four of those appearances, the Swiss outfit advanced to the main tournament three of the last four times they reached the Playoff Round.

There are a few injured players for the visitors, including Patric Pfeiffer (hip), Kastriot Imeri (ankle), Facinet Conte (ACL), and Loris Benito (ACL).

Predicted lineup: Keller (GK), Blum, Camara, Zoukrou, Hadjam, Monteiro, Niasse, Lauper, Colley, Ganvoula & Ugrinic.

Switzerland Super League 31/08/24

D

Lausanne Sports

1

Young Boys

1

UEFA Champions League Qualifying 27/08/24

W

Galatasaray

0

Young Boys

1

UEFA Champions League Qualifying 21/08/24

W

Galatasaray

2

Young Boys

3

Switzerland Cup 17/08/24

W

FC Printse-Nendaz

0

Young Boys

10

Switzerland Super League 10/08/24

D

Yverdon Sport FC

2

Young Boys

2

Player to watch: Michy Batshuayi

Although he was on the field for just 24 minutes of regulation time, Michy Batshuayi put in an impressive performance when these teams met last week, scoring two goals. As Galatasaray try to overturn a one-goal deficit, they will likely call upon the former Chelsea player to provide the goals.