Malmo FF vs Galatasaray Prediction & Betting Tips (12 December)

Malmö is in difficulty in this Europa League and is today in 30th place with 2 points behind the 24th, last qualified for the play-offs. All is therefore not lost for the teammates of former Bordeaux player Kiese Thelin who won at Qarabag during the 2nd day 1-2. Unfortunately, apart from this success, they lost to Rangers 0-2, Olympiakos 0-1, Besiktas 2-1 and Ferencvaros two weeks ago 4-1. On the national scene, Malmö won a second title in a row. It is important to point out that the Swedish championship ended on November 10. Considered one of the big outsiders in this Europa League, Galatasaray is currently 4th and is one point ahead of 9th place, which would force it to compete dams.

The Istanbulites are uncompromising at home with successes against PAOK 3-1, Elfsborg 4-3 and Tottenham 3-2 . Away from their bases, however, they had to be content with sharing the points against RFS 2-2 and Alkmaar on the last day 1-1. Still undefeated in its championship 11 wins and 2 draws, the double title holder is still under threat from Fenerbahce, 3 points ahead. After ending a streak of 5 consecutive wins by being held to a draw by Eyupspor 2-2, Galatasaray traveled to Sivasspor this coming weekend.

Malmö must do without number 1 goalkeeper Dahlin and long-term absentees Moisander, Tinnerholm (defenders), Holmquist Vecchia (midfielder) and Haksabanovic (forward), all injured. Striker Kiese Thelin (15 goals and 4 assists in the league) is the main offensive asset of this formation. However, he started on the bench during the last Europa League match. Scorer against Ferencvaros, the other attacker Botheim (12 goals and 6 assists in the league) was a starter just like winger Bolin (10 goals and 3 assists in the league). As for Galatasaray, missing are the important defenders Ayhan and Jakobs as well as the influential attacker Icardi, stuck in the infirmary.

Furthermore, Hungarian international Sallai is not qualified for this Europa League . In the spotlight since his arrival at the club, Nigerian striker Osimhen (6 goals and 3 assists in the league, 3 goals in C3) scored against Alkmaar. He was associated with Mertens (3 goals and 3 assists in the league) and Batshuayi (4 goals and 2 assists in the league). In the Europa League, it is the left piston Akgun who is the most effective with 4 achievements.