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Galatasaray vs Tottenham: Preview, predictions and lineups
Galatasaray vs Tottenham: Preview, predictions and lineups
On Thursday, Tottenham will go to Turkey to play Galatasaray in Europe.
In recent games, Lilywhites have defeated Man City and Aston Villa with remarkable results.
The team led by Ange Postecoglou wants to keep up their flawless Europa League record.
When Tottenham Hotspur travels to Galatasaray, a Turkish powerhouse, on Thursday, they hope to keep their undefeated record in the Europa League.
Spurs have defeated Qarabag, Ferencvaros, and AZ Alkmaar in all three of their European matches this season, despite heavy rotation. They are among only three teams to have won every match they have played in the competition so far, and they are only behind Lazio in the league phase standings.
Tottenham will travel to Istanbul feeling optimistic. After a lackluster loss at Crystal Palace, Ange Postecoglou’s team recovered admirably, defeating Manchester City in the Carabao Cup before defeating Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
However, Gala will undoubtedly make its English tourists’ lives more difficult. The Turkish team has won seven points from their first three games, most recently defeating Elfsborg 4-3 in a crazy contest, and RAMS Park will be booming on Thursday night. As they defend their title, they also serve as the Super Lig’s leader.
This is a 90-minute guide to the Tottenham vs. Galatsaray match.
What time does Galatasaray vs Tottenham kick-off?
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Stadium: RAMS Park
- Date: Thursday 7 November
- Kick-off: 17:45 GMT / 12:45 ET / 09:45 PT
- Referee: Lawrence Visser (BEL)
- VAR: Bram Van Driessche (BEL)
Galatasaray vs Tottenham H2H Record
This is the first competitive fixture between Galatasaray and Tottenham.
Current form (all competitions)
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Galatasaray |
Tottenham |
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Galatasaray 2-1 Besiktas – 28/10/24 |
Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa – 03/11/24 |
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Galatasaray 4-3 Elfsborg – 23/10/24 |
Tottenham 2-1 Man City – 30/10/24 |
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Antalyaspor 0-3 Galatasaray – 19/10/24 |
Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham – 27/10/24 |
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Galatasaray 1-0 Alanyaspor – 06/10/24 |
Tottenham 1-0 AZ Alkmaar – 24/10/24 |
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RFS 2-2 Galatasaray – 03/10/24 |
Tottenham 4-1 West Ham – 19/10/24 |
How to watch Galatasaray vs Tottenham on TV – UK and US
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
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United Kingdom |
TNT Sports 1, discovery+, discovery+ App |
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United States |
Paramount+, fuboTV, TUDN USA, TUDN.com, TUDN App, ViX |
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Canada |
DAZN |
Galatasaray team news
Galatasaray are yet to play in November and should be well rested for Spurs’ visit this Thursday. Okan Buruk should field his strongest available lineup, with only left-back Ismail Jakobs absent through injury.
Victor Osimhen, on loan from Napoli, is expected to cause problems for Spurs’ injured defense, as first-choice goalkeeper Fernando Muslera returns from a European suspension at the opposite end of the field.
Lucas Torreira, a former midfielder for Arsenal, will play a crucial role in central midfield, and Gabriel Sara, their summer acquisition from Norwich City, has settled in quickly in Istanbul. Davinson Sanchez, a former Spurs center back, will lead the defense.
Gala has a strong team and will be able to use players like Michy Batshuayi, Dries Mertens, and Hakim Ziyech.
Galatasaray predicted lineup vs Tottenham
Galatasaray predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Muslera; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jelert; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen.
Tottenham team news
Spurs have a few injury concerns following Sunday’s 4-1 win over Villa, with Cristian Romero being withdrawn due to a foot injury. The Argentine is a major doubt for Thursday, with centre-back partner Micky van de Ven still sidelined with a hamstring problem.
Richarlison sustained his own hamstring issue from the bench against Villa, ruling him out of the journey to Istanbul. He joins fellow forward Wilson Odobert on the sidelines, who has made just one appearance since mid-September due to fitness issues.
Djed Spence is closing in on a return but Thursday’s encounter may come too soon for the full-back, with Archie Gray potentially filling in to allow Pedro Porro another well-earned rest. Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies will be the centre-back partnership in Turkey.
James Maddison has struggled for minutes in recent weeks and may earn a run out. The likes of Lucas Bergvall, Timo Werner and young Mikey Moore could all feature, while skipper Son Heung-min is likely to be rested.
Tottenham’s expected starting lineup vs Galatasaray
Vicario; Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Bergvall, Bissouma, Maddison; Moore, Solanke, Werner are Tottenham’s expected lineup against Galatasaray (4-3-3).
Prediction of the Galatasaray vs. Tottenham score
Goals have been scored in all three of Gala’s Europa League games. In actuality, 15 goals have been scored in the games, and Spurs are renowned for playing in thrilling, high-scoring matches. There is a greater chance of a thriller since Postecoglou is anticipated to make several changes.
The result hinges on just how many changes the Australian makes to his starting XI but injuries at the back will force him into fielding a weakened backline. Gala’s menacing attack, which includes Osimhen, should create plenty of opportunities, with Spurs’ much-changed team perhaps falling short in Turkey.
Prediction: Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
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