Molde FK and Galatasaray will face off in the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-Offs.
Molde FK will require favorable circumstances to breach the defense of Galatasaray and score a goal, as Galatasaray is anticipated to secure a victorious outcome in this matchup.
Molde FK enters this match after a 0-0 draw in the Eliteserien against Vålerenga.
Their recent performances underscore the defensive strength of the Molde FK team. They have displayed resilience, allowing only 4 goals in their last 6 matches.
Molde FK’s manager, Erling Moe, will be pleased to have a fully fit squad at his disposal for this match, with no fitness concerns to address.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 2, Lost: 1, Scored: 7, Conceded: 4, Clean Sheets: 3.
Galatasaray enters the upcoming match on the back of a 2-0 victory in the Super Lig, triumphing over Trabzonspor in their most recent match.
Recent games involving Galatasaray have revealed a recurring pattern of at least one team failing to score. Over their last 6 matches, this scenario has unfolded 5 times. Throughout these encounters, opposing teams have managed to net a total of 2 goals, while Galatasaray has found the back of the net 8 times. It remains to be seen if this trend will persist in the upcoming game.
With a largely healthy squad at his disposal, Galatasaray’s manager, Okan Buruk, has only one fitness concern to address. Wilfried Zaha will be unavailable for the match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 1, Lost: 0, Scored: 9, Conceded: 0, Clean Sheets: 5.
The match will be played at the Aker Stadion.
August 23, 2023, 20:00 UK time.