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The Nigerian striker will head out at Rams Park, aiming to stop Tottenham’s perfect start to the Europa League campaign. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Victor Osimhen has scored four goals in his last three games for Galatasaray and will be the man to watch when the Lions take on Tottenham on Thursday.
Okan Buruk’s side have taken seven points from their opening three games and have scored at least two goals in each of those games.
Gala are unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions (W9 D2), winning 2-1 over Istanbul rivals Besiktas in their most recent game, which was a Turkish Super Lig affair.
Tottenham are enjoying their run in the EL so far and are currently level on points with Lazio at the top of the Europa League table.
Ange Postecoglou's side have won all three matches played so far and are coming into this clash on the back of a 4-1 win against Aston Villa in the Premier League last weekend.
Galatasaray vs. Tottenham Hotspur Head to Head
This will be the first ever meeting between both sides, but the hosts have struggled against English teams in recent years, with just one win in the last six against such teams (2D, 3L).
Tottenham have encountered Turkish teams three times, but all have come against Gala’s rivals, Besiktas, and this has produced one win, draw, and loss each.
Galatasaray vs. Tottenham Hotspur Team News and Possible Lineups
Left-back Ismail Jakobs is Gala’s only absentee, as he remains sidelined with a knee injury.
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera is set to make a return after completing an European ban, while Osimhen is expected to start in attack alongside Mauro Icardi.
Tottenham are set to be without Brazilian forward Richarlison, who picked up a hamstring injury in the win over Aston Villa last weekend, joining defender Micky van de Ven and winger Wilson Odobert, who are also out hamstring injuries.
Centre-back Christian Romero appeared to have hurt his foot in the win over Villa and is now a major doubt for this clash, while Djed Spence is doubtful.
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Galatasaray Predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Onana (GK); Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci; Yilmaz, Torreira, Sara, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen, Icardi
Tottenham Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Vicario (GK); Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Bergvall, Bissouma, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Werner
Galatasaray vs. Tottenham Hotspur Predictions & Betting Tips
Both teams are in good form entering this clash, but Galatasaray will have the extra boost of an ever-solid home support.
We expect loads of goals, as both teams have shown in the recent past that they will go all out regardless of the opposition.
Over 2.5 goals
Home team over 1.5 goals
Both teams to score
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