Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
- Date: Thursday, November 7
- Time: 5:45 PM GMT
- Venue: Rams Global Stadium
The stage is all set in the Turkish capital, Istanbul, as the Turkish Super League giants Galatasaray will host visitors from the English Premier League in a fascinating European contest on Thursday evening at Rams Global Stadium.
The Hosts, Yellow Reds are undefeated in their domestic campaign and currently standing at the top of the Turkish league table after 10 matches. Furthermore, they have 2 wins and a draw in 3 outings extending their unbeaten streak in Europe this season and occupying fifth place with 7 points.
Whereas Tottenham Hotspurs have struggled in the league endeavours to find their ideal rhythm however, they have maintained a perfect run in the Europa League campaign with 3 wins out of 3 matches so far. Spurs are in second position tied with Lazio in points at 9 points in account.
The Lions defeated their arch-rivals Besiktas 2-0 in the electrifying Istanbul derby with goals from former Tottenham defender Davidson Sanchez and Victor Osimhen (loan from Napoli). Meanwhile, Spurs thrashed Unai Emery’s Aston Villa 4-1 at home after coming from behind in the Premier League on Sunday.
Galatasaray Team News
The hosts led by Okan Buruk will have a single absentee in their squad as their first-choice left-back Ismail Jakobs, is still out due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, their custodian Fernando Muslera will make his return in goals after serving a three-match suspension due sent off in a UEFA Champions League Play-off tie.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Tottenham Hotspurs boss Ange Postecoglou will surely not be risking his South Korean star Heung-min Son who’s still recovering to claim his peak fitness following 56-minute involvement in Spurs’s recent against Aston Villa in their Premier League fixture. Micky van de Ven and Wilson Odobert, both injured will be joined by Richarlison all three are nursing hamstring injuries. Christian Romero is unlikely to be part of the Istanbul trip after coming off against Villa and sustaining a foot injury and Djed Spence is also doubtful for the fixture.
Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup
Galatasaray Predicted Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Muslera
Defenders: Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Kohn
Midfielders: Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun
Forward: Osimhen
Tottenham Hotspurs Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Vicario
Defenders: Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie
Midfielders: Bergvall, Bissouma, Maddison
Forwards: Johnson, Solanke, Werner
Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head
These two of the biggest clubs in Europe, Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur have never faced each other before in any official competitions or exhibition clash. On Thursday, Ram Global Stadium is going to record the first-ever encounter of these teams in the Europa League face-off.
Key Players to Watch in Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur
Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray)
Galatasaray attack is equipped with world-class attacking names such as Victor Osimhen, Dries Mertens, Michy Batshuayi Yunus Akgun and so on. However, their key performer over the season has been the former Inter Milan striker, Mauro Icardi. He will lead the attack for the Yellow and Reds as their top goal scorer this term, as he has already netted 6 goals in 13 appearances across all competitions in the ongoing 2024/25 season. The 31-year-old will look to add a few goals to his tally against a depleted Tottenham defence.
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
Another centre-forward to watch out for in this mouth-watering clash is the Premier League’s finest goal scorer Dominic Solanke. Seemingly, the North London outfit have found a dynamic striker with a keen eye for goals and a playmaking ability to fill the void in their attack. The 27-year-old has scored 5 goals while providing 2 assists in 13 outings for Lillywhites in all competitions. Solanke has already bagged a goal and an assist in the Europa League clocking 120 minutes of game time, thus he will be a key man.
Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
Galatasaray are in excellent form ranging across all competitions, their confidence will be sky-high coming on the back of derby triumph. In addition, home advantage is also in their favour as Rams Park is infamous for its intimidating atmosphere for the visiting team can be a deciding factor. Ange Postegcolglu will be rotating his first eleven with unavailability and injuries, though they are also walking into this fixture following a dominating win in their previous outing. The contest will be neck to neck battle considering both sides have even chances of securing three points. We are predicting a 2-2 draw with Gala and Spurs sharing points.
Predicted Score: Galatasaray 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Where to Watch Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur Live
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
FAQs
Q. When is Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur?
A. The Europa League matchup between Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur will be played at Rams Park on Thursday, 7 November 2024.
Q. Where can you watch Galatasaray vs. Tottenham Hotspur live?
A. You can tune into Paramount+ and TNT Sports to watch Galatasaray vs. Tottenham Hotspur live.
Q. What is the predicted score for Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur?
A. The Predicted score for Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspurs is a 2-2 draw.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur?
A. These two teams will be playing each other for the first time ever in an official match.