Young Boys vs Galatasaray prediction 21.08.2024 | Champions League
Young Boys
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Half time: 2 - 0
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Galatasaray
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3.56
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3.79
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1.99
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- Competition: Champions League qualifications
- Date: Wednesday, 21st August 2024
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Stadion Wankdorf (Bern)
After the title in the Swiss league last season, Young Boys entered the 2024/25 season with big expectations. However, they started with only two points in the first five league matches. Their first win of the season came on Saturday in the cup, when they won 10-0 on the road against lower-tier Printse-Nendaz. A big win was important for confidence, but of course, two Champions League matches against Galatasaray will reveal whether Young Boys' form is improving.
Galatasaray are the reigning Turkish Super Lig champions, so expectations from the current season are huge, too. Okan Buruk's team had their cold shower in the Super Cup, where they lost 5-0 against Besiktas. After that came two league wins, but in both games, Galatasaray had more problems than expected. In the previous round, Galatasaray won 2-1 on the road against Konyaspor. The guests won, but the home side finished the game with ten shots on the goal more than the opponent, so Buruk's team should feel fortunate to pick up all three points.
Young Boys vs Galatasaray pick: Over 2.5 goals
Before the 10-0 cup win, Young Boys showed too many problems in defense as they allowed 13 goals in five league matches. On the other hand, Galatasaray also have some defensive issues, with seven allowed goals in three games. Defensive problems for both sides should guarantee us at least three goals in the upcoming tie in Bern.
Young Boys vs Galatasaray Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Young Boys
1 : 1
Galatasaray
Club Friendlies 1
Young Boys team news
This summer, Young Boys appointed Patrick Rahmen as their head coach. The board expected that the ex-Basel manager would ensure the Young Boys' dominance, but after a disappointing start to the season, they might look for another head coach very soon.
Young Boys will be without injured Kastriot Imeri, Facinet Conte, Saidy Janko, Aurele Amenda, and Loris Benito in the game against Galatasaray.
Last matches of Young Boys
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Printse-Nendaz
0 : 10
Young Boys
Swiss Cup
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Yverdon Sport
2 : 2
Young Boys
Super League
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Young Boys
2 : 2
Zurich
Super League
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St. Gallen
4 : 0
Young Boys
Super League
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Servette FC
3 : 1
Young Boys
Super League
Young Boys lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
David von Ballmoos
Defenders
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27
Lewin Blum
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13
Mohamed Camara
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5
Anel Husic
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3
Jaouen Hadjam
Midfielders
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20
Cheikh Niasse
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7
Filip Ugrinic
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30
Sandro Lauper
Forwards
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15
Meschack Elia
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35
Silvere Ganvoula
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11
Ebrima Colley
Galatasaray team news
Galatasaray are not playing well at the moment, but the head coach, Okan Buruk, explained the reasons for that. He said, "This period is very difficult for me. In other words, after the transfer period ends, I really feel happy. Here, sometimes you say to let the transfer period close even if you don't get the player because everyone's mind is mixed. Those who want to leave, those who don't want to stay, those you want to send away. In other words, it's a very difficult period."
The only Galatasaray player that could miss the game on Wednesday in Bern is Davinson Sanchez.
Last matches of Galatasaray
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Konyaspor
1 : 2
Galatasaray
Super Lig
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Galatasaray
2 : 1
Hatayspor
Super Lig
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Galatasaray
0 : 5
Besiktas
Super Cup
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Galatasaray
0 : 2
Parma
Club Friendlies 1
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Galatasaray
2 : 1
Lecce
Club Friendlies 1
Galatasaray lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Fernando Muslera
Defenders
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23
Kaan Ayhan
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25
Victor Nelsson
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42
Abdulkerim Bardakci
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15
Leo Dubois
Midfielders
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34
Lucas Torreira
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10
Dries Mertens
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20
Gabriel Sara
Forwards
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53
Baris Yilmaz
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9
Mauro Icardi
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7
Kerem Akturkoglu
3 Reasons why we should expect at least three goals in this match
- Young Boys allowed 13 goals in five Super League matches
- Every Young Boy's game this season was with at least three goals
- Galatasaray scored four goals in the last two matches
Main prediction Young Boys - Galatasaray
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.6
