Zalgiris vs Galatasaray Match Preview

Zalgiris

Zalgiris qualified with a 2-1 aggregate score against Struga from North Macedonia in the first UEFA Champions League qualifying round. After playing out a 0-0 draw in the first leg at home, they prevailed 2-1 in the return match remaining unbeaten in their last 11 games in all competitions (8 wins and 3 draws). In their last six matches, Zalgiris have won five and drawn one.

Yury Kendysh has scored their only European goal so far in the second-leg win over Struga. Their other goal was an own goal from the hosts.

Galatasaray

Galatasaray are playing their first match of the European season. They last played in the European competitions in the 2021/22 Europa League until the round of 16 when they have been knocked-out by Barcelona. They finished strongly their previous season domestic campaign having won each of their last six matches.

Former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is unavailable for the visitors, while summer arrivals Cedric Bakambuand Wilfried Zaha are not eligible to participate in this round of the competition.

Zalgiris vs Galatasaray History & Statistics

• Zalgiris have 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 European matches in front of their fans.

• Zalgiris have kept a clean sheet in the last 4 home matches.

• Galatasaray have scored in 33 straight games across all competitions. The last time they didn’t score was back in October 2022.

• Galatasaray have won their last 6 matches in a row.