Galatasaray – Tottenham: The Spurs play for full victories

The Turks have won one of their last six meetings against English teams (2E and 3D), the Spurs being their first victory. On the other hand, Postecoglou’s men have had three matches against Besiktas, having a draw, a victory and a loss.

In data from this competition, The locals are one of the most offensive teams of the tournament, being the one that has taken the most shots (64), the most shots on goal (27), it is also the team that has the most expected goals (8.1) and the team that has managed to score the most goals (9). On the other hand, The Spurs are the team along with Lazio that spend the most time winning their games despite not always playing with the starters.

Solanke with the man of the match after his double against Aston Villa. Source: Tottenham Instagram.

Galatasaray in Europe has seven points, a draw against Rigas FS and two wins against Paok and Elfsborg. This places it fifth but tied with several teams. in the league Okan Buruk’s men beat Besiktas at home 2-1 last Monday and leaders are found with 29 points. There are quite a few renowned players in the squad like Victor Osimhen or Mauro Icardi.

Now talking about Tottenham, these They are second tied with Lazio on nine points and they have three victories against AZ, Ferenvcáros and Qarabag. In the league they are being quite irregular but despite this, last weekend they took the three points against Aston Villa, a team that is among the top eight in the Champions League. The Spurs are in seventh position, getting closer and closer to the European places.

Lucas Torreira and Icardi training before the match against Tottenham. Source: Galatasaray Instagram.

Galatasaray Xl: Gunay Guvenc, Yunus Akgun, Bardakci, Davinson Sánchez, Kaan Ayhan, Yilmaz, Gabriel Sara, Lucas Torreira, Mertens, Icardi and Osimhen.

Xl del Tottenham: Foster, Archie Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie, James Maddison, Bentancur, Bergvall, Werner, Solanke y Moore.

Coach: Ange Postecoglou.