Galatasaray off to a successful start in the Europa League?
The Lions are back – and how! Galatasaray have won each of their last four competitive games since their defeat to Young Boys, scoring 16 goals in the process. The aim now is to underpin their form in international competition. Our Galatasaray v PAOK Saloniki betting tip aims to do just that, although the Greek visitors should not be underestimated.
PAOK has not been beaten in seven competitive games in a row. The double-headed eagles from the north have a record of 6-1-0 in these seven matches. The guests from Thessaloniki even kept a clean sheet four times.
PAOK’s defensive strength will now also be put to the test against Galatasaray. As the most recent results already make clear, Galatasaray has a formidable offense with players like Osimhen & Co.
If you are therefore inclined to predict a goal-filled match between Galatasaray and PAOK Saloniki, you can currently get reasonable odds in the 1.60 range if you win.
Galatasaray – Statistics & current form
Since the defeat to Young Boys Bern, Galatasaray have found their way back to success and have dominated at home. In the Süper Lig, “Cimbom” leads the table with a record of 6-0-0 and a goal difference of 20:5. Among other things, the Lions have also won the intercontinental derby against Fenerbahce Istanbul.
The Turkish record champions are now starting the Europa League with confidence. Cimbom will face PAOK Salonika at home in the group opener and are favorites in front of their home crowd. The bookmakers with a German license are currently only offering odds of 1.57 at the top for a Galatasaray vs. PAOK Salonika tip on the Turkish hosts.
Although their home strength has been underpinned on the domestic stage recently, it remains to be seen whether the Lions from Istanbul will also use their home advantage internationally. In fact, “Cimbom” has only won one of the last five home games in a UEFA competition across two seasons.
Can Gala take the latest momentum with him?
On the other hand, the record against Greek clubs is encouraging. Galatasaray has never lost in five home games against clubs from Greece. The Lions have a record of 4-1-0 in these five meetings. It is quite possible that they will also try to build on this against PAOK Saloniki.
Compared to the team that played against Fenerbahçe last weekend, no major changes are expected on the Lions’ side. True to the motto “never change a winning team”, Okan Buruk is expected to stick with the same starting eleven.
Mauro Icardi and Hakim Ziyech remain out of action for the Yellow and Reds through injury, while Fernando Muslera is suspended after being sent off against Young Boys. The Uruguayan was sent off and is therefore missing the upcoming game against PAOK.
PAOK Saloniki – Statistics & current form
PAOK Saloniki, like Galatasaray Istanbul, failed in the qualification for the premier class. The white-and-blacks had to strike before the CL playoffs and conceded a 5-6 defeat in the overall result against the Swedish champions Malmö FF.
However, the adventure on the international stage continues. PAOK beat Shamrock Rovers in the EL play-offs, thus getting the consolation prize. For the two-headed eagles from the north, the season in UEFA’s second most important European club cup now starts at Galatasaray Istanbul.
In Wednesday’s game against the Turkish record champions, PAOK is considered the underdog. If you place a bet on the Greek guests at Galatasaray vs. PAOK Saloniki, you can currently get odds beyond the 5.00 mark. A free bet can also be used for this at the bookmakers.
Surprise in Istanbul?
Since being knocked out of the Champions League, PAOK have not lost any of their last seven competitive games. In this period, the white and blacks have recorded six wins and a draw. PAOK have scored 17 goals and only conceded four.
Before the upcoming match against Galatasaray, the double-headed eagles managed to get the better of Volos. The team of head coach Razvan Lucescu swept the league rivals off the pitch 4-1 and even had the chance to rotate during the game.
In the upcoming match against Gala, Lucescu will have to do without at least three players in the squad due to injury. The Greek guests have no other personnel concerns.
Galatasaray – PAOK Saloniki direct comparison / H2H record
The two clubs are meeting for the first time ever.
Galatasaray – PAOK Saloniki Betting Tip
Galatasaray are in great shape ahead of the upcoming match against PAOK Saloniki. The Lions have excelled in their last competitive matches and showed a defiant reaction after being knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers. The Turkish record champions’ goal rate was particularly commendable.
In the last four matches, “Cimbom” scored 16 goals and thus flexed its muscles in offense. If Gala takes the momentum with it, it cannot be ruled out that PAOK will also fall victim to the GS offense. With players like Osimhen, Mertens & Co., the Lions’ attacking department is, after all, top-class.
We tend to favor the Turkish record champions and place our Galatasaray vs. PAOK Saloniki tip at reasonable odds on the host from Istanbul. Alternatively, bets on a high-scoring encounter are also highly recommended. The goal rate of both teams suggests this.
