Randers FC host Galatasaray in the first leg of the Europa League qualification final. The match will be played on Thursday, August 19th at Cepheus Park (Randers)
Randers FC finished only in 6th place in the last season of the Danish Super League. But the Horses made it to the European cups thanks to their first victory in the Danish Cup in 15 years. Due to that triumph, they will start the fight in the Europa League from the final round of qualification. Randers FC have successfully started the new season in the Danish Championship. After five rounds, Thomasberg's charges lead the standings with 13 points. Randers beat Vejle (2-0), shared points with Odense (1-1), and then defeated Aarhus (2-1) and Sonderjyske (1-0), and Viborg (2-1). The last victory was brought to the Horses by goals from Mikkel Kallesoe and Vito Hammershoy-Mistrati in the 1st half.
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Galatasaray, which took 2nd place in the last Turkish championship, started in European competitions from the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. The Lions did not manage to stay in the main European Cup. The confrontation against the Dutch PSV turned out to be a failure for them (1-5 and 2-1), so they moved to the 3rd qualifying stage of the UEL, where they were opposed by the Scottish St. Johnstone. And the Yellow-Reds barely eliminated the Scots. After a home draw in the minority (1-1), the Turks won 2-4 away. The outcome of the confrontation was decided in the final half an hour, when Terim's players punished the tired home team three times for mistakes in defense. On August 16, Galatasaray gained victory in the opening round of the Super League, beating the newcomer of the championship, Giresunspor (0-2). Both goals were scored by the Lions before the break: Mbaye Diagne opened the scoring, and Alexandru Cicaldau doubled the lead from the penalty spot.
These two clubs will cross paths for the first time. Before the start of the confrontation, Galatasaray is nominally the favorite, but the Scandinavians also have chances to break into the Europa League group. Randers FC are in great shape now. The Horses are capable of creating problems for the unstable Turks, especially at home. In the current European Cup campaign, Galatasaray is not famous for a strong defense, although the club also scores regularly. Both sides scored in all four previous matches of the Lions. Randers players upset the opponents’ goalkeepers in all five games in the Danish championship, but they kept a clean sheet only two times.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score — yes
