Galatasaray Clash with Juventus: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
The Champions League knockout phase commences in Istanbul this Tuesday night, with Galatasaray hosting Juventus at RAMS Park.
This marks the first encounter between these clubs since 2013, when former Inter midfielder Wesley Sneijder delivered a devastating 85th-minute goal that eliminated the Old Lady and propelled Gala into the last 16, defeating Antonio Conte's squad.
Since then, Juventus has appeared in two finals without claiming victory, yet they've found it challenging to establish dominance on Europe's premier stage throughout this decade. The Istanbul club, however, hasn't progressed beyond the Champions League round of 16 since the 2013–14 campaign.
Nevertheless, they've invested heavily and assembled a roster capable of challenging Europe's elite teams. Galatasaray's ten points during the league stage secured their survival, though they couldn't secure victory in their last four matches. Conversely, Juventus claimed three wins from their final five encounters to place 13th and earned the advantage of hosting the return leg in this playoff matchup.
Under Luciano Spalletti's guidance, they've typically provided exciting entertainment, but they approach Tuesday's clash following a heartbreaking 3–2 loss to Inter in the Derby d'Italia.
What Time Does Galatasaray vs. Juventus Kick-Off?
What Time Does Galatasaray vs. Juventus Kick-Off?
Galatasaray vs. Juventus Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Galatasaray vs. Juventus Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Galatasaray (WWWWL) | Juventus (LDLWD) |
|---|---|
Galatasaray 5–1 Eyüpspor | Inter 3–2 Juventus |
Rizespor 0–3 Galatasaray | Juventus 2–2 Lazio |
Galatasaray 3–1 Istanbulspor | Atalanta 3–0 Juventus |
Galatasaray 4–0 Kayserispor | Parma 1–4 Juventus |
Man City 2–0 Galatasaray | Monaco 0–0 Juventus |
How to Watch Galatasaray vs. Juventus on TV
How to Watch Galatasaray vs. Juventus on TV
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, discovery+ App, tabii |
United States | Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | TNT Sports, Max Mexico, TNT Go, tabii |
Galatasaray Team News
Galatasaray Team News
Galatasaray will believe they must secure victory at home to progress in this tie, so Okan Buruk might maintain his prolific attacking duo of Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi rather than deploying an additional midfielder.
Recent acquisitions Noa Lang, Yáser Asprilla and Sacha Boey have joined Buruk's roster for the knockout phase, though Renato Nhaga and Can Armando Güner weren't included.
The home team enjoys relatively good fitness levels, though keeper Enes Emre Büyük remains sidelined with a shoulder problem. Metehan Baltaci was handed a nine-month ban in November due to his connection to a betting controversy that affected Turkish football.
Mario Lemina faces suspension as well, though he'll miss just one match due to yellow card accumulation.
Galatasaray Predicted Lineup vs. Juventus
Galatasaray Predicted Lineup vs. Juventus
Galatasaray predicted lineup vs. Juventus (4-4-2): Çakir; Boey, Sánchez, Bardakçi, Elmali; Akgün, Torreira, Gündoğan, Lang; Icardi, Osimhen.
Juventus Team News
Juventus Team News
Pierre Kalulu received a controversial red card during Saturday's Derby d'Italia loss, but league suspensions don't transfer to Champions League competition, making the French defender eligible for Tuesday's match.
Khephren Thuram was notably absent against Inter, but the French midfielder, who has impressed under Spalletti's management, might return to action at RAMS Park. Thuram sat out Saturday's fixture with a bone contusion.
Therefore, Juventus may only miss injured forwards Dušan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik. Summer signing Jonathan David has established himself as the Bianconeri's primary striker after an initially difficult period.
Kenan Yıldız makes his return to Turkey and will feature on the left wing for the visiting team.
Juventus Predicted Lineup vs. Galatasaray
Juventus Predicted Lineup vs. Galatasaray
Juventus predicted lineup vs. Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Miretti; Zhegrova, McKennie, Yıldız; David.
Galatasaray vs. Juventus Score Prediction
Galatasaray vs. Juventus Score Prediction
Juventus has struggled during their past journeys to Istanbul, though their last visit occurred over a decade ago. Teams can struggle when facing an intense home crowd, although the impact of such hostility might be somewhat exaggerated.
Still, Spalletti's team, considering Saturday's demanding encounter, will simply aim to endure Tuesday evening. This promises to be a tense affair, with Gala eager to carry an advantage back to Turin.
We shouldn't anticipate the visitors' finest performance in Turkey, but Spalletti's squad will manage to secure a positive outcome.