RFS vs Galatasaray Prediction 03 Oct 2024

⚽ Europa League - League phase - Round 2 Preview

📅 03 Oct 2024

⏰ 17:45 GMT +1

🏟 Daugavas stadions (Riga)

RFS, only the second Latvian team to qualify for the UEFA Europa League (UEL) group stage, faced a tough initiation in their first match, losing 4-1 to FCSB. Despite this setback, the Latvian side has had a solid run, suffering just two defeats in 90 minutes across their last 14 games (W11, D1), though those losses have come in European competitions. RFS has performed admirably at home in Europe, winning four of their last six home matches (L2), though those victories were achieved against lower-tier opposition during qualifying rounds. Facing Galatasaray, a much stronger opponent, will demand a monumental effort from Viktors Morozs’ men. This will only be their third meeting with a Turkish club, having previously managed a 0-0 home draw against Başakşehir in the 2022/23 Europa Conference League.

Galatasaray, having missed out on the Champions League, responded in style with a 3-1 win over PAOK on matchday one of the UEL. This result marked the fifth consecutive game in which they’ve netted three or more goals. Following that, Galatasaray recorded another three-goal performance in a 3-3 league draw against Kasımpaşa, ending a five-match winning streak. Okan Buruk’s side will aim to regain momentum here, with only one loss in their last seven UEL away fixtures (W2, D4). Galatasaray’s recent UEL away games have seen them record four clean sheets in five matches, though they’ve been unable to keep a shutout on the road since April.

Where to watch RFS vs Galatasaray?

📺 Link to watch RFS vs Galatasaray Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Žiga Lipušček (RFS): The defender has found the net in both of RFS’ last two matches, but his aggressive style has also earned him three yellow cards in the four games prior.
• Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray): Osimhen has been a key figure for Galatasaray, contributing to six goals in his first four appearances for the club (2 goals, 4 assists), with four of those goal involvements coming in the first 30 minutes of play.

⚡️Match Facts:

• RFS has won four of their last six European home matches (L2), though all came against weaker opposition in qualifiers.
• Galatasaray has recorded four clean sheets in their last five UEL away games but hasn’t managed one on the road since April.
• Galatasaray has received the first booking in just one of their last seven matches.

💡 RFS vs Galatasaray Prediction

Galatasaray enters this fixture with the attacking firepower to overwhelm RFS, who have struggled in European competition. While RFS may show resilience at home, the quality and experience of the Turkish side should prove decisive. Expect a dominant performance from Galatasaray, with the potential for multiple goals in what could be a high-scoring affair.

RFS vs Galatasaray Betting Tips

• Galatasaray to win.
• Over 2.5 goals.
• Victor Osimhen to score anytime.