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Galatasaray vs Lokomotiv: prediction for the Europa League match
Galatasaray managed to beat Lokomotiv at Moscow, but will The Railwaymen get revenge in Istanbul on November 4? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Galatasaray
TurkeyGalatasaray found themselves in a very difficult group with Lazio, Marseille and Lokomotiv, before the start of the tournament Turkish side was not the main favourite for a play-off spot, but in the first match Fatih Terim's men made a sensation, beating Lazio (1:0) at home.
In the second round The Lions managed to keep a 0:0 draw on an away match against Marseille, which increased their chances for a play-off spot. In the most recent round Galatasaray managed to pick up three points at Moscow, beating Lokomotiv. Kerem Akturkoglu's goal at the end of the match turned out to be the only one in the match, so forward brought a victory to his team. After three rounds The Lions are at the top of the group, three points ahead of Lazio.
Lokomotiv Moscow
Russian FederationLokomotiv are going through rebuilding process - they are bringing young players into their squad, appointed the new head coach, team is trying to find the own style of play. In a situation like that it is hard to expect a fight for the play-off spot in such a difficult group from the team, but in the first round The Railwaymen managed to snatch a point in the match against Marseille, scoring an equalizer at the end of the match.
But that success was short-lived - in the next match Lazio left no chance to Lokomotiv (0:2) in Rome. The Railwaymen were looking good in a home match against Galatasaray, but made a number of defensive mistakes at the end of the second half and opponent managed to convert one of them into a goal.
Lokomotiv are at the bottom of the group with only one point, but they are only three points adrift from the second-placed Lazio.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:2
Two out of four most recent draws of Galatasaray ended with that score
СтавкаGalatasaray to score in the first half
This bet played in two most recent home matches of Galatasaray
СтавкаLokomotiv to score in the second half
In each of two most recent away matches Lokomotiv managed to score in the second half
Tip and bets
Lokomotiv are approaching the fourth round of the Europa League at the bottom spot with only one point in their asset. But The Railwaymen are not so hopeless - they are only three points adrift from the second-placed Lazio, plus they can still fight for the 3rd spot. There is no significant difference in class between the opponents, Lokomotiv looked solid in the previous match, so they should be able to at least snatch a draw.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) for Lokomotiv
Galatasaray are at the top of the group, but Lions are not playing so well - bottom-placed Lokomotiv looked even better in the previous match. Neither of the opponents plays offensively, so teams will turn attention to defense, opponents are pretty even on class, so there is a possibility of draw in this match.
Our second bet is on a draw
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