Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Galatasaray
Match Time & Date:
20/02/2025
18:45
Prediction: 3-1
AZ
Galatasaray will try to overcome a three-goal deficit in the Europa League tie with AZ Alkmaar when the two teams face each other at Rams Park on Thursday evening. Galatasaray experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the first leg, but it has to be noted that defender Kaan Ayhan was shown a red card early in the second half. As a result, the 30-year-old serves a one-game ban, while all Victor Osimhen, Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina, and Darwin Sanchez are back from suspension. As important first-team regulars are back to the starting XI, home win should definitely be considered.
The Eredivisie outfit, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in the second leg. Galatasaray, though, are a real force to be reckoned with at home and with key players returning to the starting eleven, there is a big value in betting on Okan Buruk’s troops. Serbian midfielder Kristijan Belic is back from suspension for the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (AZ):
AZ Alkmaar are a professional football club that play their home matches at AFAS Stadion. The venue was opened on 4 August, 2006 and the construction of the stadium cost €38 million. AFAS Stadion is able to hold 17 023 spectators.
The Cheeseheads were founded on 10 May, 1967 and they won their first trophy in 1981, finishing the season 12 points clear of Dutch giants Ajax. 18 years later AZ clinched their second Eredivisie trophy, with the team finishing the 2008/2009 campaign with 80 points, 11 clear of second-placed Twente. In 1981 the club made it to the UEFA Cup final, but English side Ipswich Town proved to be a big catch for the Dutch team.
AZ’s home kits are red and white and they wear black shirts when playing on the road. The likes of Shota Arveladze, Jozy Altidore, Ron Vlaar, Joris Mathijsen, Graziano Pelle, Simon Poulsen, Moussa Dembele and Sergio Romero are notable footballers who played for AZ in the past.
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