Football Predictions
Galatasaray host Molde in the final round of the UEFA Champions League playoffs with both teams vying for a spot in the group stage.
Turk Telekom Arena is one of the most hostile sports venues in the world, and apart from having a one-goal lead from the first leg, Galata will have a big support from its crowd. The positive thing for Molde here is the lack of any pressure, as everyone already wrote off the Norwegian champs.
H2H/Stats
The first leg saw Galata’s 3-2 win on the road. It was Molde who took the lead after only eight minutes, but the Turks quickly responded with two fast goals midway through the first half. Molde leveled, yet Icardi netted a game-winner in the contest’s final moments.
Team News
Wilfried Zaha missed the first leg due to injury and will most likely miss the second leg too. Lucas Torreira was suspended for the first leg but should return to the starting lineup in the second leg. Hakim Ziyech who arrived on a loan deal from Chelsea is unavailable for the game against Molde since he is not registered for this round.
A starting right full-back, Martin Linnes, and striker Veton Berisha, missed the first leg due to injuries and will most likely be out for the second leg, too.
Probable Line-Ups
Galatasaray XI: Muslera (GK), Boey, Nelsson, Bardakci, Angelino, Tete, Torreira, Oliveira, Akturkoglu, Icardi, Mertens
Molde XI: Karlstrom (GK), Haugan, Bjornbak, Ellingsen, Knudtzon, Eriksen, Mannsverk, Breivik, Haugen, Brynhildesn, Eikrem
Verdict
Molde might have scored goals in the first leg but the experience in the Galatasaray team should see them see this off.
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