Betting Predictions
Young Boys and Galatasaray will play the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday night, with the winner going one step closer to a spot in the group stage.
Having won their respective domestic titles the previous season, both teams go to the final round of qualifying, and their pivotal match will take place in Bern’s Wankdorf Stadium.
Head-to-Head
Although this team has never played each other before, Galatasaray has a strong record versus Swiss teams. Out of their 17 games versus the Swiss team, they have won 11 and lost just 4. Young Boys had high hopes going into the 2024–2025 season. But after the first five league games, they only managed two points. They defeated lower-tier Printse-Nendaz 10-0 on the road on Saturday in the cup, earning their first victory of the year.
Since Galatasaray is the current Turkish Super Lig winner, there are also high expectations for this season. The Super Cup was Okan Buruk’s team’s cold shower, as they fell 5-0 to Besiktas. Two league victories followed, but Galatasaray struggled more than anticipated in both of those contests.
Team News
Galatasaray will not only miss the trip to Switzerland owing to the injury of Davinson Sanchez but also because of Kaan Ayhan’s ban; Derrick Kohn is still doubtful after missing last week’s game due to a chest ailment.
In addition, Gabriel Sara, the summer acquisition who began Friday’s away victory over Konyaspor, has flown to England in anticipation of his girlfriend’s impending delivery.
In the absence of Sanchez, Victor Nelsson and Abdulkerim Bardakci might form a back four, and Lucas Torreira and Kerem Demirbay should play together in central midfield.
Once again leading the line, Mauro Icardi has already scored three goals in Europe this season. The former Inter Milan striker finished the previous campaign with 32 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.
While Switzerland international Kastriot Imeri, who missed a large portion of the previous season on the treatment table, recently suffered an ankle injury that will keep him out until September, Young Boys cannot use Facinet Conte and Saidy Janko.
In a decisive weekend cup victory over Printse-Nendaz, Patrick Rahmen moved his pack and his team scored ten goals. Cedric Itten scored a hat-trick for himself, but Meschak Elia and Silvere Ganvoula might be chosen ahead of the former Rangers striker.
Probable Line-Up
BSC Young Boys XI:
Von Ballmoos; Blum, Camara, Husic, Hadjam; Lauper, Niasse; Elia, Ugrinic, Colley; Ganvoula.
Galatasaray XI:
Muslera; Jelert, Nelsson, Bardakci, Dubois; Torreira, Demirbay; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akturkoglu; Icardi.
Verdict
Tip Galatasaray to Win❌
Reason
The 2024–25 season started badly for Young Boys, who didn’t win until after five games. They will be given a harsh reality check here, considering that matchup was with a far lower-caliber opponent. The hosts’ defensive performance hasn’t been fantastic, and Galatasaray will look to take advantage of that.
Considering that they have won their last two games, the visitors will be more assured going into this one. Galatasaray, though, will also be worried about their defensive efforts as they aim for victory. Galatasaray is our pick to win the Young Boys vs. Galatasaray match.
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Reason
The Young Boys’ defense was lacking before their 10-0 cup victory, as they gave up 13 goals in five league games. On the other hand, Galatasaray has conceded seven goals in three games, indicating that they also have defensive problems. We should be guaranteed at least three goals in the forthcoming match in Bern, thanks to defensive issues on both sides.
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