Malmo FF vs Galatasaray Prediction: 12/12/2024

Malmö is struggling in the Europa League, currently ranked 30th and six points behind the last qualifying spot for the playoffs. While they managed a 1-2 victory over Qarabag on matchday 2, they have since suffered defeats to Rangers (0-2), Olympiakos (0-1), Besiktas (2-1), and Ferencvaros (4-1).

On a positive note, Malmö recently secured their second consecutive Swedish league title, with the domestic season concluding on November 10.

 

Galatasaray, considered a potential surprise team in the competition, is in 4th place, just one point ahead of 9th, which would place them into a playoff spot. The Turkish team has been strong at home, winning matches against PAOK (3-1), Elfsborg (4-3), and Tottenham (3-2), but they have struggled on the road, drawing RFS (2-2) and Alkmaar (1-1) in their most recent away games.

In their domestic league, Galatasaray remains unbeaten with 11 wins and 2 draws, though they are under pressure from Fenerbahce, who lead by three points. After a 2-2 draw with Eyupspor, Galatasaray’s next challenge is against Sivasspor.

Malmö will be missing several key players for this match, including their starting goalkeeper Dahlin, and long-term absentees Moisander, Tinnerholm (defenders), Holmquist Vecchia (midfielder), and Haksabanovic (forward).

 

Kiese Thelin, the team’s top scorer with 15 goals and 4 assists in the league, remains their primary offensive threat, although he started on the bench in their last Europa League match. Another important forward, Botheim, who scored against Ferencvaros, has 12 goals and 6 assists this season. Winger Bolin, who has contributed 10 goals and 3 assists, is also crucial for the team’s attack.

Galatasaray will be without key defenders Ayhan and Jakobs, as well as influential forward Icardi. Hungarian international Sallai is ineligible for the Europa League. Nigerian striker Osimhen, who has 6 goals and 3 assists in the league and 3 goals in the Europa League, continues to shine.

He has formed a strong attacking partnership with Mertens (3 goals and 3 assists) and Batshuayi (4 goals and 2 assists). Akgun, the left-winger, has been the standout performer in the Europa League, scoring 4 goals.

 

Prediction

This match is critical for both teams, with Malmö fighting to remain in the competition and Galatasaray aiming for a playoff spot.

Despite their different objectives, both teams have shown a tendency to draw in the Europa League, with Malmö recording six draws in their last 12 home games, while Galatasaray remains solid in the group.

Prediction: Malmö FF 1-2 Galatasaray

 

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