Tuesday, Galatasaray receives Bruges for a meeting of group A of the Champions League. Both teams will want to win to take the 3rd place of the group.
Galatasaray vs Club Brugge Free Betting Tips
With only one point in this pool, Galatasaray closed the group A. The Stambouliotes got a good draw on the field of Brugge (0-0) in the first leg. Then they were beaten by PSG (0-1) then by Real Madrid (0-1 and 6-0) and have lost almost all chances of qualifying for the 1/8 round. However, they could be donated to the Europa League. In the league, Younes Belhanda’s partners are slowly coming back after a very difficult start to the season. Nevertheless, after having lined up 2 wins against Rizespor (2-0) and Gaziantep (0-2), they fell into their straits last weekend by losing at home against Basaksehir (0-1).
For its part, Club Bruges is third behind PSG and Real Madrid with 2 points on the clock. Authors of 2 good draws against Galatasaray (0-0) and Real Madrid (2-2), the Belgians had a lot more trouble against PSG (0-5 and 1-0), and should not see the next turn. On the national scene, Pascal Clement’s partners are well ahead with 6 points ahead of Standard de Liège. But after defeating Zulte-Waregem (0-2) and Kortrijk (3-0), they were surprised by Antwerp (2-1). Friday night, they resumed their walk forward with this win at home against Ostend (2-0).
The staff for Galatasaray vs Club Brugge
On the Turkish side, defender Ozbayrakli, the underused Akbaba, Romanian Andone and former Monaco striker Falcao should be unavailable. Absent on Friday night, No. 1 goalkeeper Musleira and defender Luyindama, both regulars, could return. In the middle, World Champion Nzonzi is suspended.
On the Bruges side, the precious Vormer midfielder will be back in the middle while substitute defender Alvarez is back in the group. By cons, the important central Mitrovic is injured. At the front, the very good Nigerian striker Okereke, author of 7 goals in the league, should be aligned at the top while left winger Diatta has already scored 5 goals this season.
The compositions for Galatasaray vs Club Brugge
The probable composition of Galatasaray:
Muslera – Mariano, Luyindama, Marcao Teixeira, Nagatomo – Seri, Bayram, Lemina – Feghuli, Buyuk, Babel
Absent: Ozbayrakli, Akbaba, Falcao, Andone, Luyindama (injured), Nzonzi (suspended).
Uncertain: Muslera, Luyindama.
The probable tactical disposition:
Muslera
Mariano – Luyindama – Marcao Teixeira – Nagatomo
Seri – Bayram – Lemina
Feghouli – Buyuk – Babel
The probable composition of Bruges:
Mignolet – Odilon, Mechele, Deli, Ricca – Dennis, Rits, Vormer, Vanaken, Diatta – Okereke
Missing: Mitrovic (injured)
Uncertain: Coming
The probable tactical arrangement (4-5-1):
Mignolet
Odilon – Mechele – Deli – Ricca
Dennis – Rits – Vormer – Vanaken – Diatta
Okereke
The history of confrontations Galatasaray vs Club Brugge
Before the draw in the first leg (0-0), the two teams had never met.
Key points for the match Galatasaray vs Club Brugge
– Bruges is certain to finish 3rd in case of victory.
– Both teams did not win a single match in this competition.
– Both teams proved that they were able to be strong despite a big defeat each.
– Bruges has done well on the lawns of Real and PSG.
Best Free Betting Tips Galatasaray vs Club Brugge
These two teams could leave each other on a parity score in this decisive match for third place in group A.
Betting Tips: Draw
Odds: 2.75
