Galatasaray vs Young Boys Prediction & Betting Tips (27 August)

Galatasaray SK lacked rigor in its first half against Young Boys Berne. Indeed, in a deafening Stadion Wankdorf dressed in festive yellow, the locals pulled out all the stops in the first half. Following a loss of the ball in its 50 meters, Galatasaray will be punished on the counter by Joël Monteiro 1-0, 3' min, the same Monteiro who will increase the score 2-0', 45' shortly before returning to the locker room. Galatasaray will return to the game with better intentions, and will have to wait for Michy to come into play to reduce the score 2-1, 66', and come back to level 2-2, 72'. However, Abdulkerim Bardakci, overwhelmed for 90 minutes, concluded his game with a handball in the area, synonymous with a penalty and a 2nd yellow. A penalty that Ugrinic transformed 86', 3-2 to give the YBB a definitive advantage. After a success against Hatayspor 2-1 on the first day, Galatasaray SK beat Konyaspor 1-2 at the end of the second day and will not play in the league this week. Reigning Swiss champion, the Young Boys of Berne began this Champions League with this first leg against the Turks of Galatasaray.

The YBB victory was rated in the 4.00s. The reason for the Swiss champion? A cataclysmic start to the championship. After 5 days, 2 points were collected out of the 15 possible, an alarming background and therefore no victory. Beaten twice at home to start, by FC Wil 1-2 and Sion 1-2, Berne was then dominated 3-1 at Servette on the 3rd day. Fortunately, the 2 recent draws have a small undeniable accounting importance Yverdon 2-2 and Zürich 2-2. Logically the Swiss championship was much inferior to the Turkish championship in recent years, Berne, logically, should have lost it. It remains to be seen whether this 2-goal advantage could be enough? 

We'll be back for second leg.#YBvGS #UCL pic.twitter.com/WGQwI6mZMK

— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) August 21, 2024

After receiving a red card in the 83rd minute of the match, Abdulkerim Bardakci will not play this evening. A big blow as Davinson Sanchez (starter behind) is already injured. The Galatasaray squad is terrifying for a championship such as the SuperLig. There is no shortage of "big names", and unlike previous years, when the Turkish championship began to emerge, boys arrive at 27-28 years old in the prime of their lives and not at 33-34 years old in end of track. Baris Yilmaz (1 goal in the league already this season), and international defender Ayhan were suspended last week, the two could make their returns this evening. In midfield, we discover the Brazilian nugget G.Sara on whom the Turkish club bet very heavily (€18M). Very interesting in his ability to temper in midfield. Another huge reinforcement, that of Michy Batsuyahi (free, 24 goals with Fenerbahce last year), double-scorer in the first leg, author of 3 goals since his arrival at Galatasaray. During the 2023-24 season, Mauro Icardi had a huge season (25 goals, 8 assists). Dries Mertens also showed very good things (9 goals - 16 assists) but was too discreet in the first half, quickly replaced in this part. Author of 12 goals last year in the league, Monteiro had a great first leg with 2 goals in the first half. More discreet then, he will be replaced shortly before the quarter of an hour of play.

Author of 3 goals in the league since the start of the season, Ganvoula the Congolese international (23 salts, 9 goals in 2023-24) is the 2nd most dangerous offensive threat among visitors. C.Itten the scorer (10 goals) started on the bench. Mohamed Ali Camara (central defense captain) is not sure he will be there last week. He finally played this game and was very good behind despite a yellow collected in the game for a nasty mistake on M.Icardi. Ex-Girondin Benito (central defense) uncertain last week will play, Lakomy (middle captain) too. In addition, Saidy Janko (right back rotation), K.Imeri (starter up front) and Facinet Contet (ex-Bastia, rookie) are out, and recent recruit Pfeiffer (on loan from Augsburg) is not there either. Purchased from Atalanta Bergamo, the offensive Colley started on his left wing. He had a rather average match.