Galatasaray disappointed a bit in their 2:0 loss away to Anderlecht two weeks ago, as the team had a chance to get the Europa League ticket with a victory here, but showed very little positive things in fourth consecutive Champions League game.
Team completely under performed for whole competition, with the only point being taken at home against Anderlecht in 1:1 draw in the first round –game that should have been won in case the team was aiming for the first two positions. Anyhow, their turned their attention to domestic league already weeks ago, but the team is yet to reach their fullest potential – currently they are second with a point behind leaders from Besiktas. Home side has central midfielders Selcuk Inan (16/0) suspended and Blerim Dzemaili (11/) sidelined due injury, so the team will have certain changes in the middle. Up front, Umut Bulut is expected to attack together with Burak Yilmaz and
supported by Wesley Sneijder behind them.
Arsenal took a 2:0 victory at home against Dortmund in the previous round, even though the team had secured their ticket for the next stage already after first four rounds. Sanogo and Sanchez were goalscorers at the start of each halftime, while the Germans actually played better in both periods, but without scoring any.
Their injury list seems to be getting longer and longer, with coach Arsene Wenger having constantly out midfielders Mesut Ozil (8/1), Jack Wilshere (12/1) and Abou Diaby (no performance yet) and goalkeeper David Ospina (1/0) fixedly out injured. Forward Olivier Giroud (6/2) is not eligible to play in Champions League, while Wenger confirmed that confirmed that Alexis Sanchez and Laurent Koscielny will both be rested, so Calum Chambers and Lukas Podolski will get the starting positions. Defensive midfielder Mikel Arteta (10/1), play maker Tomas Rocisky (5/0) and central defender/left back Nacho Monreal (14/0) are recovering from injuries and probably won’t play here.
Galatasaray have lost their last 4 matches in the Champions League. Galatasaray have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in the Champions League. Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in the Champions League.
Open and relaxed game is expected from both sides here. Turkish side will surely want to leave a better impression in the last match, especially cause they are awaiting very well known and strong club with great reputation. Arsenal, on the other side, will surely field up some youngsters who will do anything to prove their worth to Arsene Wenger.
Bet: Over 2.5 goals
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