Juventus Clash with Galatasaray: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Galatasaray secured a remarkable 5–2 triumph in the opening leg of their Champions League knockout playoff clash, putting Juventus in an almost impossible position for Wednesday evening's encounter.
The Old Lady cannot be entirely dismissed, but they approach the return fixture in terrible form and possibly weakened defensively. They were competitive in last week's initial match against the Turkish giants, but the game shifted dramatically when they went down to ten players.
Juan Cabal's red card enabled Galatasaray to pile on the goals in the closing 25 minutes, and Okan Buruk's team now appears set to advance to the last 16 for the first time since 2014.
Nevertheless, Gala suffered a loss in the Süper Lig over the weekend, and should anticipate having to endure some pressure in Turin on Wednesday.
Juventus have never overturned a three-goal disadvantage in this tournament, and they were completely dependent on a Cristiano Ronaldo treble the previous time they managed a second leg turnaround. If Luciano Spalletti's squad cannot produce the unlikely on home turf, the Bianconeri will be eliminated at the playoff round for the second consecutive campaign.
What Time Does Juventus vs. Galatasaray Kick-Off?
What Time Does Juventus vs. Galatasaray Kick-Off?
Juventus vs. Galatasaray Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Juventus vs. Galatasaray Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Juventus (WWWWL) | Galatasaray (LWWWW) |
|---|---|
Juventus 0–2 Como | Konyaspor 2–0 Galatasaray |
Galatasaray 5–2 Juventus | Galatasaray 5–2 Juventus |
Inter 3–2 Juventus | Galatasaray 5–1 Eyüpspor |
Juventus 2–2 Lazio | Rizespor 0–3 Galatasaray |
Atalanta 3–0 Juventus | Galatasaray 3–1 Istanbulspor |
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 5, TNT Sports 3, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, fuboTV |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | TNT Sports, Max Mexico, TNT Go, tabii |
Juventus Team News
Juventus Team News
Juventus are not only missing Cabal, who delivered a catastrophic performance and received two yellow cards in the first leg, but also Andrea Cambiaso, who collected his third booking of the Champions League campaign last week and must serve a one-match ban.
The shortage of left-backs may compel a radical change from Spalletti, who might choose a three-center-back formation.
Juve's defensive line is significantly more solid when Gleison Bremer is leading it, and the Brazilian could return to action on Wednesday after sitting out the Como loss at the weekend. Bremer suffered a muscle problem in Istanbul, but recent examinations have eliminated a serious concern.
Dušan Vlahović and Arkadiusz Milik remain sidelined.
Juventus Predicted Lineup vs. Galatasaray
Juventus Predicted Lineup vs. Galatasaray
Juventus predicted lineup vs. Galatasaray (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostić; Miretti, Yıldız; David.
Galatasaray Team News
Galatasaray Team News
Mario Lemina was sidelined from the first leg due to suspension, having accumulated three yellow cards during the league phase. However, the former Juventus midfielder is available to rejoin the matchday roster on Wednesday.
Lemina should team up with Gabriel Sara, who found the net first last week, in Galatasaray's central midfield.
Victor Osimhen was omitted from the Gala lineup at the weekend because of a minor knee problem, but he has predictably made the trip to Turin for the second leg. The Nigerian striker didn't find the scoresheet last week, but he contributed to the hosts' fourth goal.
Galatasaray Predicted Lineup vs. Juventus
Galatasaray Predicted Lineup vs. Juventus
Galatasaray predicted lineup vs. Juventus (4-2-3-1): Çakir; Boey, Sánchez, Bardakçi, Jakobs; Lemina, Sara; Sané, Akgün, Lang; Osimhen.
Juventus vs. Galatasaray Score Prediction
Juventus vs. Galatasaray Score Prediction
Juventus must create history on Wednesday evening to progress, and Spalletti's team, in their present condition, does not seem capable of producing such drama.
A 2–0 defeat to Como on Saturday means Juve, who began so promisingly under their new coach, have suffered four losses in their last five matches.
While Galatasaray experienced defeat in domestic competition at the weekend, they should not crumble in Turin. There is sufficient experience within Buruk's squad to navigate the second leg successfully.