Young Boys vs Galatasaray Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Play-off

The home team are yet to win a match this season. 

Young Boys are going through a torrid time after failing to register any wins from the starting five matches of the new season. This poor form has raised plenty of early eyebrows after coming off a brilliant 2023-24 season where they won the league. 

However, the team did bounce back to draw their last two matches despite being far from convincing. The team have looked vulnerable at the back after conceding 13 goals from the starting five games. Now, they are set to welcome Turkish giants Galatasaray who will be aiming to put more misery on the team by winning the first leg. 

Galatasaray are coming into this tie on the back of two straight wins. The team have bounced back in impressive form after their horrific performance against Besiktas in the Super Cup which they lost by 5-0. This was despite playing a full-strength lineup consisting of Dries Mertens and Hakim Ziyech.

However, Okan Buruk knows early season setbacks could prove to be a good one for the team, giving them a reality check to improve their performance. They did so by defeating Hatayspor by 2-1 in the opening match of the Super League. This was followed by the same score-line win over Konyaspor in their last match. 

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Thursday, 22 August 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Wankdorf Stadium

Form:

⁠Young Boys (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-D

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

Players to Watch

Silvere Ganvoula (⁠Young Boys)

The Congo international has started the new season in red-hot form for Young Boys after scoring three goals from the starting four matches. Ganvoula has demonstrated excellent improvement this term with the forward now mainly focusing on being more effective in front of the goal. This season seems to be an exciting one for the forward, after showing flashes of brilliance particularly with his movements off the ball improving significantly. 

Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray) 

The Argentinian has been tearing up the goalscoring record for Galatasaray ever since making the move from PSG in 2022. Mauro Icardi has flourished under the guidance of Okan Buruk who has managed to bring out the best of him. Last season was a successful campaign for him after scoring 32 goals from 47 appearances while also assisting 11. Having already opened his account for the new season, Mauro Icardi will be hoping to help the team secure Champions League football. 

Match Facts

• Young Boys have failed to win any of their last six matches
• Galatasaray have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches
• Young Boys played a 1-1 draw against Galatasaray back in 2016 

⁠Young Boys vs Galatasaray: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Galatasaray to win this match- 4/5 with William HILL
• Tip 2: Match to end with total goals under 3.5- 2/5 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Mauro Icardi to score anytime- 5/4 with Sky Bet

Injury & Team News

Young Boys are dealing with some injury concerns at the moment. Facinet Conte has been ruled out for a long time on the sidelines after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. He is joined on the sidelines by Kastriot Imeri and Saidy Janko. 

Meanwhile, Galatasaray have a fully fit squad to choose from. With the team staked with forwards, it remains to be seen who Okan Buruk will start alongside Mauro Icardi for this match. 

Head-to-Head

Young Boys and Galatasaray have met each other once before this match back in 2016. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. 

Predicted Lineup

⁠Young Boys predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Von Ballmoos (GK); Blum, Camara, Husic, Hadjam; Niasse, Lauper; Elia, Ugrinic, Colley; Ganvoula

Galatasaray predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Muslera (GK); Ayhan, Nelsson, Bardakci, Dubois; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Arturkoglou; Icardi

Match Prediction for Young Boys vs Galatasaray

Both teams will be coming to this match with high expectations. The winner of this match will have a comfortable lead heading into the second leg as they aim to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League via playoffs. However, comparing the current form of these two teams, Galatasaray remain the favourite to secure a victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠Young Boys 0-2 Galatasaray

Telecast for ⁠Young Boys vs Galatasaray

India – tabii

UK – TNT Sports 1, discovery+

US –  Paramount+, ViX

Nigeria – TBD

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