Galatasaray take on the visitors Young Boys in the second leg of final round of UEFA Conference League qualification. First leg result: 2-3. The match will be played on Tuesday, August 27th at Rams Park (Istanbul).
Last season, Galatasaray won the national championship in a fiercely contested battle. Now, they are trying to qualify for the Champions League. This is their first stage of qualification for the European competition, and it could be their last. The reason is that Galatasaray stumbled in the first match against the Swiss team: the Turks lost 3-2 away. The scenario of that match was cinematic: the team conceded two goals in the first half, then equalized in the second, but in the 86th minute, they conceded a penalty and ultimately lost. However, the team is certainly not discouraged—they will be playing on their home turf, and it’s well known how difficult it is for any team to come here. It’s also worth noting that defender Bardakcı, who was sent off in the first match, will miss the return leg.
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Young Boys, on the other hand, is the strongest team in Switzerland—they practically won the trophy without competition last season. As a result, they earned the right to play in the Champions League qualifiers. Like the Turks, the Swiss had only played in the cup and national championship before this. However, they started the new season in their domestic league terribly. I think the result of the first match surprised many because the Turkish team was considered the favorite. But Young Boys played excellently and showed they are ready to fight. They secured a narrow advantage in the home game. Now, the main thing is not to try and sit on that lead in the return match—such strategies often end badly, as we know from many similar stories. According to available information, the Swiss team will approach this match with an optimal lineup, without any losses.
The dynamics of this match are clear: Galatasaray needs to recover from a situation where they have to make up ground. They are fortunate to be playing at home, where, as we know, it’s tough for any team to perform—Galatasaray knows how to push their team forward. Can the young players of Young Boys (ironically named) withstand such pressure? There are doubts. The Turks will push forward, trying to quickly overturn the one-goal deficit and take the lead. They certainly have the attacking resources to do so. Plus, the Swiss are not perfect in defense—they concede a lot in every Super League match. Therefore, I predict that Galatasaray will score at least twice.
Prediction for the match: Galatasaray to score over 2.0 goals – yes.
