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Young Boys will invite Galatasaray to Wankdorf Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifying playoff on Wednesday. Both teams have secured direct spots in the playoffs after winning their respective league titles last season.
The hosts registered their first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Printse-Nendaz 10-0 in the Swiss Cup first round. Cedric Itten and Alan Virginius bagged hat-tricks in that win.
The visitors suffered a 5-0 loss to Besiktas in the Turkish Super Cup earlier this month but have bounced back well, registering wins in their first two Turkish Super Lig games. In their previous outing, they overcame Konyaspor 2-1 on Friday.
Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu broke the deadlock in the 41st minute, with Mauro Icardi providing the assist. Aktürkoğlu turned provider in the second half, assisting Barış Alper Yılmaz's goal.
Young Boys vs Galatasaray Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time.
- The hosts have met a Turkish side just twice, with both meetings coming against Fenerbahce in the Champions League qualifiers in 2010. They registered one win and played out a draw.
- The visitors have locked horns against Swiss teams 17 times and have a good record with 11 wins.
- Both teams played in the group stage of the Champions League last season, recording just one win in six games.
- Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last six games in the qualifiers, recording four wins.
- Young Boys are winless at home this season, conceding two goals apiece in two games.
- The visitors are on a seven-game winning streak in competitive away games, scoring 20 goals. They are unbeaten in their last eight games in Champions League qualifiers, recording five wins.
Young Boys vs Galatasaray Prediction
The hosts have just one win in six games across all competitions this season, conceding at least twice in five games. They are unbeaten in their last eight home games in the Champions League qualifiers, recording six wins on the trot, and are strong favorites.
Cimbom are on a two-game winning streak, scoring two goals apiece. They have just three wins in their last 24 away games in the Champions League, with two coming in the qualifiers. Interestingly, they are winless in away meetings against Swiss teams.
Davinson Sanchez has a muscle injury and is not an option for this match. Kaan Ayhan is suspended and is the only other absentee for the visitors.
Both teams have a good record in Champions League qualifiers and, considering their current form, they are likely to settle for a draw.
Prediction: Young Boys 2-2 Galatasaray
Young Boys vs Galatasaray Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Mauro Icardi to score or assist any time - Yes
