Our betting expert brings you Galatasaray vs Sparta Praha predictions before the teams go head-to-head in the Europa League on Thursday night. We look at the Asian handicap, GG and player to score markets.
Galatasaray vs Sparta Praha Predictions & Tips
- Galatasaray Asian handicap -1 @ 2.14 Bet9ja
- GG @ 1.78 Bet9ja
- Galatasaray -2 corners @ 1.93 Bet9ja
- Icardi to score @ 2.30 Bet9ja
- Mertens to score @ 3.25
- Galatasaray to score 3+ goals @ 3.20 Bet9ja
- Galatasaray to win & GG @ 3.30 Bet9ja
Galatasaray should be expected to win this match against Sparta Praha 3-1.
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Galatasaray Seek to Take Control
Galatasaray transitioned from the Champions League groups to the Europa League. Their only win amongst Europe’s elite came at Old Trafford. They hope to make it to the latter stages of this competition.
Okan Buruk’s side come into this match in a rich vein of form. They have won their last eight matches across all competitions and therefore seized 1st place in the Turkish Super Lig. Galatsaray’s unbeaten run now stands at 12 matches.
Over that period, they averaged 1.75 more goals than their opponents. That is why the first of our four Galatasaray vs Sparta Praha predictions is for the home side to win by at least two goals.
This bet is available at odds of 2.14 by backing -1 on Bet9ja’s Asian handicap market. This also means our stake will be returned should Galatasaray win by exactly one goal.
Bet 1: Galatasaray Asian handicap -1 @ 2.14 Bet9ja
Sparta Praha Pack a Punch
Galatasaray’s home form has been outstanding since the start of the campaign. They have won 17 of their 20 matches at RAMS Park. The only defeat came against Bayern Munich.
However, they had more shots and ended the game with a better xG (expected goals) than the Bavarian giants. That shows they not only had more shots but higher quality chances.
Buruk’s side have been able to get the job done more often than not. Yet, they still concede an average of 1.05 goals per game in front of their home fans.
We can back both teams to score on Bet9ja’s GG market at odds of 1.78. Sparta Praha have scored an average of 1.71 goals per away game across all competitions this season. Both teams scored in all three of their away matches in the group and there was an average of 3.33 goals.
Bet 2: GG @ 1.78 Bet9ja
Set Pieces are Crucial
It’s of paramount importance for Galatasaray to make the most of home advantage and take a lead to Prague for the second leg. Expert Buruk’s men pile on the pressure and rack up the corners as a result.
The next of our tips is Galatasaray -2 on the corners handicap. The stats show the Turkish champions have been averaging 3.9 more corners than their opponents in home matches this season. This increases to 5.42 more than the opposition in their 12 matches since the defeat against Bayern Munich.
This is a tricky assignment for Sparta. In their last six matches where they have been priced at 4.50 or greater to win on the 1×2 market, they averaged 2.84 fewer corners per game than their opponents.
Bet 3: Galatasaray -2 corners @ 1.93 Bet9ja
Icardi is Buruk’s Marksman
Mauro Icardi is undoubtedly the main goal threat for the home side. He has netted 13 goals and assisted a further six in 22 appearances in the domestic league this season. He also managed to score twice in a tricky Champions League group. We can back him to score at odds of 2.30 with Bet9ja.
Icardi has a non-penalty xG of 0.69 per 90 minutes played this season. The Argentine forward averages 5.56 touches per 90 in the opposition box and is unafraid to let fly when in a dangerous position. Compared to forwards in the top leagues of England, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France he ranks in the 81st percentile for most shots per 90 minutes.
Bet 4: Icardi to score @ 2.30 Bet9ja
