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Galatasaray kick off their 2024-25 Europa League campaign with a home game against PAOK on Wednesday. The Greek outfit travel to RAMS Park on a three-game winning streak away from home and will look to maintain this impressive run.
Galatasaray came out on top in the latest edition of their heated derby as they secured a 3-1 victory over rivals Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.
With the weekend's result, Okan Buruk’s men boast a 100 per cent record in the league, claiming six wins from their opening six games to open up an early five-point lead at the top of the table.
Despite clinching the Super Lig crown last term, Galatasaray have been forced to settle for a Europa League spot after falling to a 4-2 aggregate defeat against Young Boys in the Champions League playoff back in August.
Like their opponents, PAOK maintained their strong start to the season as they stormed to a 4-1 victory over Volos in the Greek Super League on Saturday.
Razvan Lucescu’s side have now picked up four wins and one draw from their opening five league matches to collect 13 points and sit top of the league standings.
PAOK get underway in the new-look Europa League group phase after securing a 6-0 aggregate win over Republic of Ireland club Shamrock Rovers in August’s playoff.
Galatasaray vs PAOK Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between Galatasaray and PAOK, who will be looking to begin their rivalry on a positive note.
- PAOK are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions, claiming six wins and one draw since a 4-3 loss against Malmo on August 13.
- Galatasaray are on a four-game winning streak, scoring 16 goals and conceding three since a 1-0 loss against Young Boys on August 27.
- PAOK have won all but one of their five competitive away games this season, with a 2-2 draw against Malo on August 6 being the exception.
Galatasaray vs PAOK Prediction
PAOK have put together a solid run of results in recent weeks, but they face the stern challenge of taking on a Galatasaray side, who are currently firing on all cylinders. We predict Buruk’s men to pick up from where they left off in the derby and come away with all three points on home turf.
Prediction: Galatasaray 4-1 PAOK
Galatasaray vs PAOK Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Galatasaray to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in eight of Galatasaray’s last nine outings)
Tip 3: First to score - Galatasaray (The hosts have opened the scoring in five of their last six games)
