Juventus vs Galatasaray: can Juventus produce an incredible comeback?
On Wednesday, 25 February, we are set for a UEFA Champions League second leg as Juventus take on Galatasaray. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET, and I am offering a betting tip for this fixture.
Juventus vs Galatasaray: match facts and head-to-head
- In the first leg, Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5–2.
- Juventus are winless in five consecutive matches: four defeats and one draw.
- Juventus have conceded at least one goal in six straight games.
- Galatasaray have lost just one of their last six matches, winning the other five.
- In three consecutive matches, Galatasaray have failed to keep a clean sheet.
- Galatasaray have won 31% of their matches to nil this season, Juventus 27%.
- In 43% of their matches this season, Galatasaray have scored in both halves.
- These teams have faced each other seven times: Galatasaray have won three, Juventus once, with the rest ending in draws.
Juventus vs Galatasaray: match preview
Juventus conceded five goals in Istanbul and managed to respond with only two of their own. In addition, Cabal was sent off, and the Turkish side made full use of the numerical advantage.
Juventus are not in their best form at the moment and have gone five matches without a victory. They have suffered four defeats and drawn once. After the loss to Galatasaray, Juve were beaten by Como in Serie A. They currently have 36 points after 26 rounds and sit fifth in the table. In the Champions League, the Bianconeri finished 13th in the standings with 13 points from eight matches.
Galatasaray are battling for the Turkish Super Lig title. They have collected 55 points from 23 rounds and sit top of the championship. Their lead over second place is just two points, so the title race is far from settled. In the UEFA Champions League, Gala earned ten points from eight matches and finished 20th in the table.
Probable line-ups
- Juventus: Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; Conceicao, Yildiz; David
- Galatasaray: Cakir; Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Akgun, Lang; Osimhen
Prediction
Juventus must attack and push to overturn the deficit. Galatasaray will have opportunities to break on the counter and find the net. My recommendation is a bet on both teams to score in this encounter.
