Žalgiris vs Galatasaray: Analysis and Prediction of the Champions League qualifying match

On July 25th at 6:00 PM (CEST), the first leg match between Žalgiris and Galatasaray for the qualification to the next Champions League will be played. It is Galatasaray's first official engagement of the season, and surely the visitors cannot afford any misstep as qualification is crucial.

Let's analyze the data of both teams:

Žalgiris:
The home team comes into this match with a convincing victory against Sūduva, with a score of 4-0.
In their last 5 matches played, they have won 4 times, drawn 1 time, and have not suffered any defeats. The team has shown a great ability to score, with an average of 2.6 goals per match, while conceding only 0.4 goals on average per match.
Another interesting fact is about their home performances; the team has not lost a match at home in their last 11 games. Additionally, they have scored at least one goal in 13 of their last 14 home matches.
Looking at their last 19 matches, 17 of them have seen at least 2 goals scored.

Galatasaray:
Galatasaray comes into this match for their first official encounter of the season. Analyzing their past performances, they have proven to be a very offensive team, scoring at least one goal in 28 of their last matches played. They have won their last 5 matches played in official competitions. They have also scored at least 2 goals in 4 of their last matches, confirming their strength in the offensive department.

Possible Lineups:

Žalgiris
Gertmonas; Bopesu, Hnid, Vucur, Pavelic; Gorobsov, Kendysh, Golubickas, Karashima, Kazlauskas; Kehinde

Galatasaray
Muslera; Boey, Ayhan, Bayram, Karatas; Kutlu, Demir, Zaniolo, Yilmaz, Akturkoglu; Mertens



Both teams have shown to be very strong in attack. The match could be rich in goals and spectacle, with both teams seeking an advantage in the first phase of the Champions League qualifications.
According to BetMines' predictions, Galatasaray is the favorite for the victory.