Lokomotiv Moscow – Galatasaray Prediction & Picks (28.11.2018)

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Lokomotiv Moscow – Galatasaray SOCCER PICKS

Lokomotiv Moscow and Galatasaray meet at Stadion Lokomotiv, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Champions League (Group Stage). the Galatasaray presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so that in this game the home factor may be decisive.

Lokomotiv Moscow:

After 4 defeats, the home team is currently in the 4th position, without having conquered any points. In the last match, they lost by (4-1) out against Porto, after in the previous match, having lost by (1-3) at home with Porto. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 17 goals scored and 14 suffered. The team comes to this match after a home loss with Ural Sverdlovskaya by (1-2). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Lokomotiv Moscow has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3.

For this competition, record a sequence of 4 defeats in their last matches. The team has not been very strong defensively, as they have suffered goals in the last 4 matches they have played in this competition. In 15 games, they only got 1 comeback in the 7 games in which they suffered the first goal.

The Lokomotiv Moscow part for this game with a snub, by 1-2, in the reception to the Ural, registering in this way the third game followed without winning in several competitions. At this time the Russians only have the opportunity to reach Galatasaray in the 3rd position of Group D, but for that it is mandatory to win in this game. In this game inside the house, coach Yuri Semin must act in the usual tactical system, that is, 4-2-3-1, with Smolov being the most offensive reference of the team. In addition, the local team must opt ​​for a very offensive strategy, to achieve a positive result. For this game the local coach can count on all his players.

Galatasaray:

After 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, the visiting team is currently in the 3 rd position, with 4 points won. In the last match, they lost by (2-0) out against Schalke 04, after in the previous match, they tied for (0-0) at home with Schalke 04. This is a team that has been curiously stronger out that home, as in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins and 6 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home tie against Konyaspor by (1-1). In the last 10 away matches Galatasaray has won 4 and lost 6. Their offense has not been very effective, as they have not scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 18 of the last 27 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 11 of their 30 goals between minutes (16′-30 ‘).

The whole Galatasaray comes to this game with a draw, by 1-1, at the reception to Konyaspor, in a match for the Turkish championship. In the last match for the Champions League, the Turks lost to Schalke 04 2-0. In this duel away from home coach Levent Sahin must play with a more offensive strategy, exploring to the maximum defensive weaknesses of the opponent: Feghouli will be responsible for creating and organizing the team’s offensive process. It is important to emphasize the quality of the visitors in the maintenance of possession of the ball and in the counterattack. Belhanda, Gumus and Akbaba continue from outside due to injury.


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