Galatasaray – Zalgiris (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

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Galatasaray – Zalgiris Prediction & Tips

Galatasaray and Žalgiris play at NEF Stadyumu in a UEFA Champions League 2nd leg (2nd Qualifying Round) match, after a draw (2-2) in the first leg. The home factor could play an important role in this match, as Žalgiris has significant differences in results won at home and as a visitor.

This is a team that maintains its performance when playing away from its stadium, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats as a visitor; against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in its stadium. In the last 10 home games Galatasaray has 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. Their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have managed to score in 9 of the last 10 games. There is a tendency for goals in their games, as in 58 of their last 68 home games there have been more than 1.5 goals and in 46 of the last 68 there have been more than 2.5 goals. In their last 11 home games in all competitions there are 1 periods of note: they have conceded 4 of their 10 goals between the minutes (16′-30′).

Galatasaray comes into this match after a 2-2 draw at Zalgiris in the 1st leg of the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League: their goals were scored by Abdülkerim Bardakci and Halil Dervisoglu. The home team usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring fast transitions, mainly through the wings. In this design, the three men responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Halil Dervisoglu, Kerem Aktürkoglu and Yunus Akgün. All players are available for this game.

This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 games it records 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats as a visitor; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats in its stadium. The team comes into this match after a home defeat to Panevėžys by (1-2). In their last 10 away games in all competitions, Žalgiris have won 8 and lost 2. Their attack has scored regularly, as they have managed to score in 8 of their last 10 games. In 15 games, they have conceded the first goal 4 times and have only managed 1 reverse.

Zalgiris Vilnius enters this match after a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Penevezys in the Lithuanian championship. The visitors drew 2-2 against Galatasaray in the first leg of this Champions League qualifier. The away side usually play in a 4-4-2 tactical system, favoring quicker transitions, mainly through the wings. In this design, the three men responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Adama Fofana and Mathias Oyewusi. Donatas Kazlauskas is out of this match due to suspension.

Galatasaray – Zalgiris FREE TIPS

OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25