This is not an easy away game for Juventus.
Playing in Istanbul is always difficult. The fans are loud, the pressure is high, and the game can quickly become intense. Galatasaray will use that to their advantage.
Juventus also have a big problem in this competition. They have lost their last five knockout ties. That is not just bad luck anymore. It is a serious issue.Galatasaray come into this game in good form. They have won their last four matches and scored 15 goals. Mauro Icardi is scoring regularly and Victor Osimhen is in strong form. They will believe they can win again after beating Madrid earlier in the competition.
Juventus are more organized now. They defend well and have kept clean sheets recently. But their away form in Europe is not good. They have won only one of their last eight away matches in the Champions League.
So this game is simple. Can Juventus stay calm under pressure, or will Galatasaray’s energy be too much?
Galatasaray vs Juventus: Key Stats
Head-to-head: Galatasaray 2 wins, Juventus 1 win, 1 draw
Galatasaray: Won their last 4 matches in all competitions
Galatasaray: Scored 15 goals in their last 4 games
Juventus: Lost their last 5 knockout ties in the Champions League
Juventus: Clean sheets in their last 3 UCL matches
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What to Expect
Galatasaray;
Galatasaray will attack. They will press high and try to score early. Osimhen will run behind the defence, while Icardi looks to finish chances. The crowd will push the team forward. But if they push too much, they can leave space at the back.
Juventus;
Juventus will try to stay compact. They will slow the game and wait for chances. They do not want an open game. If they defend well, they can stay in the tie. If they lose control, it could become a difficult night.
Predicted Lineups
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1) 🟡🔴 Cakir; Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Sane, Gundogan, Yilmaz; Osimhen
Juventus (4-2-3-1) ⚫⚪ Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; David
Players and Matchups to Watch
Mauro Icardi: Very sharp in front of goal. He can decide the game with one chance.
Victor Osimhen: Strong, fast, and dangerous. Very difficult to stop.
Kenan Yildiz: Creative player for Juventus. He can unlock the defence.
Manuel Locatelli: Controls the midfield. Important for Juventus to stay calm.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Galatasaray to win: 3.51
💵 Juventus to win: 2.19
💵 Draw: 3.51
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.85
💵 Both Teams to Score (GG): 1.70
Galatasaray have form and home advantage. Juventus have experience but a poor knockout record. This could be close, but the pressure is on Juventus.
Prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Juventus
