Tottenham Hotspur is set to take on Galatasaray in their upcoming Europa League showdown on Thursday.
Galatasaray comes into the match with confidence after a 2-1 victory over Beşiktaş in their latest Super Lig outing. In that match, they held 40% possession and fired 20 shots, six of which were on target.
Davinson Sánchez and Victor Osimhen found the net for Galatasaray, while Beşiktaş’s goal came from Ernest Muçi in added time. Galatasaray’s recent games have been high-scoring affairs, producing 24 goals across their last six matches, with 15 of those scored by Galatasaray.
Tottenham Hotspur heads into this fixture following a strong 4-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League, holding 51% possession and attempting 16 shots.
Goals came from Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, who scored twice, and James Maddison. However, Tottenham’s defense has shown some vulnerability, conceding in five of their last six matches and allowing a total of seven goals.
News
In terms of team news, Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk will be without Ismail Jakobs due to a muscle strain. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou will also have key absences, with Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Wilson Odobert (thigh), and Djed Spence (groin) unavailable.
Prediction
This match looks evenly matched, with both teams likely to score. A 2-2 draw seems likely, promising an exciting game for fans.
