Our Galatasaray vs AZ Prediction: 2-2
Galatasaray vs AZ in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 20, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Galatasaray vs AZ prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Galatasaray's Last Match – Caykur Rizespor vs Galatasaray
Determined to maintain their recent success, Galatasaray must win following their 2-1 Türkiye Super Lig victory against Caykur Rizespor on February 17. In that match, Galatasaray saw 54% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caykur Rizespor | 46% | 10 (4) | 2.07 | 40 |
Galatasaray | 54% | 9 (4) | 1.82 | 56 |
AZ's Last Match – AZ vs Galatasaray
AZ will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-1 UEFA Europa League success over Galatasaray on February 13. In that match, AZ controlled 55% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ | 55% | 14 (9) | 3.49 | 65 |
Galatasaray | 45% | 4 (2) | 0.52 | 24 |
Galatasaray vs AZ Stats
Key Stats
| Galatasaray | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.5 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Galatasaray are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while AZ average 2.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Galatasaray 17-13
AZ 20-10
What are the odds for this match?
Galatasaray to win: @1.615
Draw: @4.333
AZ to win: @4.75
Lineups
Galatasaray (3-4-1-2) : Gunay Guvenc, Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Elias Jelert Kristensen, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel, Roland Sallai, Dries Mertens, Baris Yilmaz, Victor Osimhen
AZ (4-3-3) : Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro, Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moller Wolfe, Kristijan Belic, Sven Mijnans, Peer Koopmeiners, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott, Mayckel Lahdo



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