Manchester United still harbor hope.

Manchester United are currently bottom of Group A in the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League. The "Red Devils" are one point behind Galatasaray and Copenhagen, who are above them in the standings. The opportunity isn't over yet, but they can't afford to lose their remaining two matches. Compared to facing Bayern Munich in the final matchday, tonight's game against Galatasaray is less challenging.

However, the Turkish representatives are not an easy opponent, especially when they play at home. Coach Erik ten Hag's team lost to them in the first leg at Old Trafford.

Galatasaray are dominating in the domestic league and showing a positive performance in European competitions. Bayern Munich also struggled to overcome the Turkish representative in both legs.

Man Utd must win against Galatasaray to keep their chances of progressing alive. (Photo: Getty Images)

Manchester United are gradually improving and closing in on the top group in the Premier League. However, their style of play lacks conviction. The "Red Devils" have only faced weak opponents in the past month or so, and most of their victories have been by a single goal margin.

Even with their recent 3-0 victory over struggling Everton, Manchester United's performance was not good. Their expected goals (AOC) – reflecting the quality of chances created – were lower than the home team's, even though they scored two goals from clear-cut opportunities.

Galatasaray vs Man Utd form

The home team has won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches. They are in good form in the domestic league, level on points with league leaders Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super League. In the Champions League group stage, Galatasaray has a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses.

Manchester United have performed poorly in the Champions League, but are gradually stabilizing in the Premier League. The "Red Devils" recently beat Everton 3-0 and are the team with the most points in the Premier League over the last six rounds.

Galatasaray vs Man Utd lineup

Galatasaray will be without Davinson Sanchez due to a hamstring injury. Abdulkerim Bardakci also suffered an injury in the most recent training session and will definitely not play.

Man Utd are sidelined in midfield with Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Mason Mount all injured. Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, and Jonny Evans are also still recovering. Antony and Rasmus Hojlund have both returned to training but their participation is uncertain.

Predicted lineups for Galatasaray vs Man Utd

Galatasaray: Muslera; Boey, Sanchez, Bardakci, Angelino; Ayhan, Torreira; Tete, Akturkoglu, Zaha; Icardi.

Man Utd: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; McTominay, Mainoo; Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund.

Prediction: Galatasaray 0-1 Man Utd

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