Galatasaray vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 27, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:17 AM

A must win game for the Red Devils to keep their Champions League hopes alive

If Galatasaray manage to beat United, it will significantly boost their chances of advancing to the next round, especially if Copenhagen loses to Bayern in Munich. Should that happen, Galatasaray would only need to secure a draw in their final game against the Danish team to progress. The home team sit at the third place with four points from four games, losing each of their matches against Bayern Munich.

For Manchester United to keep their hopes alive for advancing to the Champions League round of 16, they must secure a victory against Galatasaray in their upcoming match in Istanbul. The Red Devils currently occupy the bottom position in Group A. With three defeats in this campaign, Erik ten Hag’s side can still book their place in the knockout rounds with two wins in their remaining matches.

Kick-Off

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 at 6:45 PM BST (11:15 PM IST)

Location: RAMS Park

Form

Galatasaray (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-L-W

Manchester United (in all competitions): L-L-L-W-W-L

Players to watch out

Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray)

Mauro Icardi has continued his strong start to the 2023-24 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists in the 13 league games for Galatasaray. In Champions League alone this season, he has scored 5 goals in 8 games. The striker has 21 goal involvements in 21 matches in all competitions this season. He is having an impressive season so far, in the reverse fixture when both these sides met, he scored one goal.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Fernandes has been exceptional for club and country so far, his away goal scoring form has been impressive this season. He has 2 goal involvements in the Champions League this season, he’s a playmaker who excels in orchestrating attacks, showcasing great passing range, and possessing a keen eye for goal with his impressive shooting skills.

Match facts:

Galatasaray have won their last two meetings with Manchester United.
Manchester United’s win at Goodison Park was their biggest win away from home in the past 2 years.
The two sides shared five goals in their previous meeting last month.
Manchester United have become the first side to keep 500 clean sheets in the Premier League.

Injury & team news for Galatasaray vs Manchester United

There were concerns regarding Galatasaray’s Muslera’s availability but he is back in the lineup for the Turkish club. Abdulkerim Bardakci, the centre-back will miss the match due to injury, these injuries highlight the physical demands of modern football.

Manchester United remain without a number of key players, with Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez injured, while Marcus Rashford is suspended. Rasmus Hojlund missed the match against Everton but could be fit to return here. Mainoo made his first Premier League debut against Everton and due to major players missing in the midfield, he is likely to start in the Champions League as well.

Head to Head

Total matches – 7

Manchester United wins – 2

Galatasaray wins – 2

Draws – 3

Predicted lineup for Galatasaray vs Manchester United:

Galatasaray predicted lineup

Muslera; Boey, Sanchez, Ayhan, Karatas; Torreira, Ndombele; Yilmaz, Mertens, Zaha; Icardi

Manchester United predicted lineup

Onana; Shaw, Maguire, Varane, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial

Match prediction for Galatasaray vs Manchester United:

The match between Galatasaray and Manchester United will be a close one. Galatasaray is always a dangerous opponent at home, Manchester United faced defeat in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford. It is a crucial match for the bottom two teams, but Man United will be looking to get the 3 points home and move on to the next fixture.

Prediction: Galatasaray 1-2 Manchester United

Telecast

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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