Team analysis: Malmo
Malmo come into this game as a team that recently secured the championship title in the Swedish Allsvenskan league, but with serious challenges in Europe. Henrik Rydström will have to deal with several key absences from the team. The biggest problem is the injury of Pontus Jansson, an experienced stopper who is a key figure in the defense. His absence will mean additional defensive problems for Malmo, especially when considering the injury to Sead Haksabanovic, which ended his season due to a groin injury.
Malmo have not made a name for themselves in Europe so far, managing to pick up just one point from five matches in the Europa League group stage. Their last three games have brought them three defeats, including heavy losses against Olympiacos, Besiktas and Ferencvaros with a combined goal difference of 2:7. Despite this, Isaac Kiese Thelin remains a key figure in the attack. He was Malmö’s top scorer in the Swedish league with 15 goals in 26 appearances.
If Malmo want to match Galatasaray, they will have to show solid defensive play and make the most of all attacking opportunities. The key task for Thelin will be to increase his performance and try to outscore his opponents in order to score the goals that would bring Malmo the points in this game.
Team analysis: Galatasaray
Galatasaray comes into this game as the team in the best form in Europe. The Turkish giants are unbeaten in their last 17 games in all competitions, which includes success in the Turkish Super League where they are currently leaders with a six-point lead over nearest rivals Fenerbahce. They are unbeaten in Europe after five rounds, with four wins and one draw, taking fourth place in the group. Okan Buruk, the head coach of Galatasaray, has an extremely high-quality team with several dangerous weapons in attack. Victor Osimhen, the newest addition to the team after arriving in a surprise transfer from Napoli, is currently Galatasaray’s most important player. The Nigerian is in excellent form, scoring 10 goals in 13 appearances so far. Yunus Akgun is also key, with a solid frequency of goals and assists.
However, Galatasaray suffered a serious blow with the injury of Mauro Icardi, who is off to a great start to the season, but is injured and will not play until the end of the year. Batshuayi is the most likely replacement, but he can still provide good attacking quality, especially with the support of Osimhen and Akgun. Galatasaray will have a clear strategy in this game: attack and use their offensive opportunities to score as many goals as possible.
Betting suggestion: GG3+
Although Malmo have problems in defence, they have shown the ability to score goals in the past games, especially in attack with Thelin fighting for every point. Galatasaray, on the other hand, come in as favorites with excellent form in attack, with Victor Osimhen and Yunus Akgun posing a serious threat. Injuries to both teams could make defending even more difficult, but that could open up scoring opportunities. Considering the quality and attacking orientation of both teams, I expect the game to end with goals at both ends and more than 3 goals in total.
Quota 1.75
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