Red Devils keep hope alive

Man Utd are at the bottom of Group A in the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League. The "Red Devils" are 1 point behind the two teams above them, Galatasaray and Copenhagen. The opportunity has not yet closed for the Manchester team, but they cannot lose the remaining 2 matches. Compared to facing Bayern Munich in the final round, the match with Galatasaray tonight is less difficult.

However, the Turkish representative is not an easy opponent, especially when playing at home. Coach Erik ten Hag and his team lost to this opponent in the first leg at Old Trafford.

Galatasaray are dominating the domestic league and showing a positive face in the European arena. Bayern Munich also had a hard time overcoming the Turkish representative in both matches.

Man Utd must beat Galatasaray to keep their chances of advancing. (Photo: Getty Images)

Man Utd are playing better and closer to the top of the Premier League. However, their playing style is not convincing. The "Red Devils" have only faced weak opponents in the past month and most of their victories have been by a margin of just one goal.

Even when they beat Everton - a team in crisis - 3-0 in their last match, Man Utd still performed poorly. The "Red Devils" had a lower expected goals index - reflecting the quality of chances created - than the home team even when they scored 2 goals in clear chances.

Galatasaray vs Man Utd form

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

Man Utd have been playing poorly in the Champions League, but are gradually stabilizing in the Premier League. The "Red Devils" recently defeated Everton 3-0 and have won the most points in the Premier League in the last 6 rounds.

Galatasaray vs Man Utd lineup

Galatasaray are without Davinson Sanchez due to a hamstring injury. Abdulkerim Bardakci also suffered an injury in the latest training session and is definitely out.

Man Utd have lost players in midfield when Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount are injured. Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia and Jonny Evans have not recovered yet. Antony, Rasmus Hojlund have all returned to training but are uncertain to be used.

Expected lineup 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

Van Hai

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