As a Galatasaray fan, I understand why many odds shows us the clear favorites, but also we are having some roster issues as well, its not that clear. I am not saying we are worse, we are still the better team and favorites to win this, but we have neither left back nor right back at the moment. We are still winning games in the league, but after Boey left, its Kaan Ayhan, who normally plays central defender or defensive midfielder that plays at the right back, he is not all that quick like Boey, and our left back was Angelino mostly at UCL, whereas he is already at Roma and we have none right now. We did transfer Aurier and Kohn, but I am not sure if they are even registered. We need to be careful nevertheless, anything could happen.
It is natural that Galatasaray is the favorite because they had a great UCL group stage. If you remember, they showed outstanding performance in the matches against Manchester United and Bayern Munich. This alone is enough to show why Galatasaray is the favourite. Sacha Boey left the team, but I'm sure there are players to replace him. As a Turk, I want Galatasaray to win at this stage. 
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As a Galatasaray fan, I understand why many odds shows us the clear favorites, but also we are having some roster issues as well, its not that clear. I am not saying we are worse, we are still the better team and favorites to win this, but we have neither left back nor right back at the moment. We are still winning games in the league, but after Boey left, its Kaan Ayhan, who normally plays central defender or defensive midfielder that plays at the right back, he is not all that quick like Boey, and our left back was Angelino mostly at UCL, whereas he is already at Roma and we have none right now. We did transfer Aurier and Kohn, but I am not sure if they are even registered. We need to be careful nevertheless, anything could happen.
Liverpool have everything they need to take this trophy home especially with their vast experience and excellent players. Bayer Leverkusen who’re coasting high under Xabi Alonso still have a shot and I now see them cementing that hope with their win against Bayern Munich, this is supposed to scare other teams that they real mean business and are ready to put up a fight for that title.
Between the two of them, who is your favorite if they both make it to the final match?Because of this, we realize that Bayern Leverkusen is at the peak of its best game this season. But we in England are also trying to achieve the best this season according to our abilities.
There's no way Alonso will let victory go to Liverpool, who has nostalgia between himself and Liverpool.
Liverpool and Bayern Leverkusen are the teams with the most predictions as teams that will be able to advance to the final. Personally, I feel this is encouraging, but it is too much to assume that there is no team as strong as the two of them.
There is no doubt Liverpool is having edge in experience and quality but still we can expect tough match between these two sides which are currently leading into their respective leagues and also having good chance for going to have double in this season.
Already wagered on Galatasaray to win, and there are places that offer 1.78 if you want to get a little bit more, but aside from that I really do believe that they are going to win this game easily. People for some reason think that it will be hard, like it is somehow a game between two close teams, but to be fair it is not even close if you ask me, the teams are not even remotely at similar levels.
I believe that Galatasaray is far superior and they are going to end up with a win no matter what. The quality difference is so high that, I once saw a roster comparison (during their game) between Galatasaray and United, and I would say 6+ out of 11 of the players in Galatasaray was better in their positions, that mattered a lot.
I believe that Galatasaray is far superior and they are going to end up with a win no matter what. The quality difference is so high that, I once saw a roster comparison (during their game) between Galatasaray and United, and I would say 6+ out of 11 of the players in Galatasaray was better in their positions, that mattered a lot.
Agree, Galatasaray is more superior than Sparta Praha also Sparta away record in EU competition is bad, mostly only draw or lose.
Galatasaray only need to make sure to win with at least 2 goals difference at home because Sparta home record is quite good.
They able to beat Betis 1-0 and hold Rangers 0-0 at the group stage.
And for the 1.78x odds is big, but still makes sense because Sparta will play defensively from the beginning.
Im gonna be 100% honest, im more interested in this playoff games between former UCL teams and the second of the pahse groups of this tournament than the proper 16 round of the UCL, and that is because i see much more equality in this games than in the UCL games, were all are decided before playing (not all but 80% yes).
Roma is one of the biggest candidates to win this cup, along with Milan, West Ham United and Liverpool. In my opinion, the underdog teams are; Brighton, Leverkusen, Braga and Benfica. Of course, there may be surprises in the tournament and an unexpected team may become title. The reason why there is so much talk about Roma is that they are one of the favorite teams of the tournament. Although its performance has not been good lately.
This season there are many good teams in the Europa League which will make the Europa League tournament even more intense and enjoyable for everyone to watch because some of the teams you mentioned are quite good teams and could make unexpected surprises in the Play-offs. However, for Roma, I hope they can immediately win over Feyenoord so they can continue to advance to the next round of the Europa League this season.These clubs were coming from the UCL. They were unable to be qualified for the further stage and they go down to the UEL. Im still waiting for the match of roma. That's pretty interesting to see roma to face feyenoord which is quite difficult opponent to be beaten by the club. Im still doubting the performance from roma caused by i have heard that bad news related to the this club. The performance was quite consistent when it was facing the weak club but im seeing feyenoord as a strong club as well. The chance of roma to win the first leg is quite big consider feyenoord theorically is even worse compared to the roma but rossi needs always to be careful.
Roma was able being equal compared to the intermilan which is very very good. It means that roma has capability to beat feyenoord soon. Im expecting roma to perform better after it will be able to beat feyenoord in the first leg.
Roma is not in the crisis for being over confidence with its performance. Intermilan had teached roma about how to play the football in the previous game. BTTS is most likely to happen soon. It's caused by feyenoord was quite capable club to beat roma as well.
This is the first time for rossi to handle a club that played in european competition like this.
Already wagered on Galatasaray to win, and there are places that offer 1.78 if you want to get a little bit more, but aside from that I really do believe that they are going to win this game easily. People for some reason think that it will be hard, like it is somehow a game between two close teams, but to be fair it is not even close if you ask me, the teams are not even remotely at similar levels.
I believe that Galatasaray is far superior and they are going to end up with a win no matter what. The quality difference is so high that, I once saw a roster comparison (during their game) between Galatasaray and United, and I would say 6+ out of 11 of the players in Galatasaray was better in their positions, that mattered a lot.
I believe that Galatasaray is far superior and they are going to end up with a win no matter what. The quality difference is so high that, I once saw a roster comparison (during their game) between Galatasaray and United, and I would say 6+ out of 11 of the players in Galatasaray was better in their positions, that mattered a lot.
Agree, Galatasaray is more superior than Sparta Praha also Sparta away record in EU competition is bad, mostly only draw or lose.
Galatasaray only need to make sure to win with at least 2 goals difference at home because Sparta home record is quite good.
They able to beat Betis 1-0 and hold Rangers 0-0 at the group stage.
And for the 1.78x odds is big, but still makes sense because Sparta will play defensively from the beginning.
Already wagered on Galatasaray to win, and there are places that offer 1.78 if you want to get a little bit more, but aside from that I really do believe that they are going to win this game easily. People for some reason think that it will be hard, like it is somehow a game between two close teams, but to be fair it is not even close if you ask me, the teams are not even remotely at similar levels.
I believe that Galatasaray is far superior and they are going to end up with a win no matter what. The quality difference is so high that, I once saw a roster comparison (during their game) between Galatasaray and United, and I would say 6+ out of 11 of the players in Galatasaray was better in their positions, that mattered a lot.
I believe that Galatasaray is far superior and they are going to end up with a win no matter what. The quality difference is so high that, I once saw a roster comparison (during their game) between Galatasaray and United, and I would say 6+ out of 11 of the players in Galatasaray was better in their positions, that mattered a lot.
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Liverpool have everything they need to take this trophy home especially with their vast experience and excellent players. Bayer Leverkusen who’re coasting high under Xabi Alonso still have a shot and I now see them cementing that hope with their win against Bayern Munich, this is supposed to scare other teams that they real mean business and are ready to put up a fight for that title. Because of this, we realize that Bayern Leverkusen is at the peak of its best game this season. But we in England are also trying to achieve the best this season according to our abilities.
There's no way Alonso will let victory go to Liverpool, who has nostalgia between himself and Liverpool.
Liverpool and Bayern Leverkusen are the teams with the most predictions as teams that will be able to advance to the final. Personally, I feel this is encouraging, but it is too much to assume that there is no team as strong as the two of them.
Well the UEL is about to resume and we’ve got as a norma the addition of Ucl teams. These additions sometimes change the face of the UEL because these teams have more experience than the UEL teams. When you see the likes of Milan, Galatasaray then you get scared and now have a wide range of favorite to pick for the UEL trophy. 2 teams that still remain top favorites are Leverkusen and Liverpool.
If some teams come from the Champions League, they normally shake the Europa League because most of them are good teams that can make it to any stage in the Europa League.This season, I am sure that Galatasaray and AC Milan will do well in the Europa League because they tried their best just that they are not lucky to qualify to the Champions League round of 16, therefore, I think they will go far in the Europa League as well.
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Liverpool have everything they need to take this trophy home especially with their vast experience and excellent players. Bayer Leverkusen who’re coasting high under Xabi Alonso still have a shot and I now see them cementing that hope with their win against Bayern Munich, this is supposed to scare other teams that they real mean business and are ready to put up a fight for that title.
First, we wait until the play-off round is finished, to see who finally advances to the round of 16. It is true, as you said, several teams coming from the Champions League add to the fierce competition in the European League. Milan, Galatasaray, Benfica and Roma as well as several other teams could be a threat to the teams that have previously qualified automatically. It is possible that teams that are more familiar in the play off round will be eliminated early, such surprises happen very often, especially considering that this is the European League. Leverkusen and Liverpool are the two most favorite teams, and indeed everything still looks gray and it is still too early to guess who will win the trophy even though both teams are performing consistently.
Especially Leverkusen, when I saw that Xabi Alonso squad was able to beat Bayern Munchen in the Bundesliga, I became more confident that they would definitely be able to reach the final. Apart from my opinion, Liverpool consistency in the Premier League also makes them highly regarded. It would be ideal if this season Europa League final brought these two clubs together, but that just a personal opinion. Their chances may change, because no one can be sure about the ups and downs of a team performance even though they are very favorites.
Liverpool have everything they need to take this trophy home especially with their vast experience and excellent players. Bayer Leverkusen who’re coasting high under Xabi Alonso still have a shot and I now see them cementing that hope with their win against Bayern Munich, this is supposed to scare other teams that they real mean business and are ready to put up a fight for that title.
You must have watched Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage, right? They were really impressive in a group with quite challenging teams. The general results weren't like they expected maybe but they had a really competitive look. They have lost Boey in winter transfer window who was one of their best players. But their squad didn't change too much in this transfer window.
I think the best betting option for this match is Galatasaray @1.70. I don't expect Sparta Prag to get a surprising result considering the quality difference. I would have even expected Galatasaray to have lower odds.
Don't underestimate Sparta Prague, they might be an unpopular team, but they're currently the best in their own domestic league. Ziyech is still injured, he's one of a lot contribution in Galatasaray, this definitely give Galatasaray become weaker than usual.I think the best betting option for this match is Galatasaray @1.70. I don't expect Sparta Prag to get a surprising result considering the quality difference. I would have even expected Galatasaray to have lower odds.
Sparta League might be just looking for a draw because the match hosted in Galatasaray's home.
The only Turkish side Galatasaray are going to host Sparta Prague 2 days later.
You must have watched Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage, right? They were really impressive in a group with quite challenging teams. The general results weren't like they expected maybe but they had a really competitive look. They have lost Boey in winter transfer window who was one of their best players. But their squad didn't change too much in this transfer window.
I think the best betting option for this match is Galatasaray @1.70. I don't expect Sparta Prague to get a surprising result considering the quality difference. I would have even expected Galatasaray to have lower odds.
Benfica had such a poor run in the Champions League that I can't trust them even in the Europa League much. They had a very poor defending style and couldn't make up for it with their attacking power either. Now here they have a matchup against Toulouse. Actually I can trust Benfica on this one considering the quality difference.
But if Benfica face a challenging opponent I don't think they can get past them. At least with the performance level they had in the Champions League they can't do any good here. They aren't playing that bad in the Liga Portugal on one hand.
Benfica has been quite disappointing in the Champions League this season. But in the Portuguese League they are still very consistent and have managed to stay at the top of the standings very well. but I can still trust Benfica in the European League. Because I think the European League won't be as difficult as the Champions League. So I'm pretty sure Benfica will go quite far in the European League.But if Benfica face a challenging opponent I don't think they can get past them. At least with the performance level they had in the Champions League they can't do any good here. They aren't playing that bad in the Liga Portugal on one hand.
Toulouse, who will be Benfica's opponent, cannot be compared with Benfica. So for the Play Off round, Benfica will most likely not get a tough test.
Let's compare the current performance of the two clubs, the conditions of the two clubs are very different and Toulouse in League 1 has a bad performance and is even in 14th position in the points table, which is not a safe position, while Benfica is in the Portuguese league, the club is in first position as stated you said.
From all these conclusions, we can predict whether Benfica will qualify from the play-off round.
First, we wait until the play-off round is finished, to see who finally advances to the round of 16. It is true, as you said, several teams coming from the Champions League add to the fierce competition in the European League. Milan, Galatasaray, Benfica and Roma as well as several other teams could be a threat to the teams that have previously qualified automatically. It is possible that teams that are more familiar in the play off round will be eliminated early, such surprises happen very often, especially considering that this is the European League. Leverkusen and Liverpool are the two most favorite teams, and indeed everything still looks gray and it is still too early to guess who will win the trophy even though both teams are performing consistently.
Especially Leverkusen, when I saw that Xabi Alonso squad was able to beat Bayern Munchen in the Bundesliga, I became more confident that they would definitely be able to reach the final. Apart from my opinion, Liverpool consistency in the Premier League also makes them highly regarded. It would be ideal if this season Europa League final brought these two clubs together, but that just a personal opinion. Their chances may change, because no one can be sure about the ups and downs of a team performance even though they are very favorites.
Have to wait until playoff round match finished and looking the possibility happening in 16 of round will there any top teams has to face early or not, in playoff round matches had many top teams eliminated from Champion League such as Milan, Galatasaray and Benfica. I can't expected when 16 of round drawing match the favorite teams Bayern Leverkusen and Liverpool have to face top teams but keep optimist with Bayern Leverkusen more close become the UEFA Europe League winner.Especially Leverkusen, when I saw that Xabi Alonso squad was able to beat Bayern Munchen in the Bundesliga, I became more confident that they would definitely be able to reach the final. Apart from my opinion, Liverpool consistency in the Premier League also makes them highly regarded. It would be ideal if this season Europa League final brought these two clubs together, but that just a personal opinion. Their chances may change, because no one can be sure about the ups and downs of a team performance even though they are very favorites.
Bayern Leverkusen has impressive performance in this season, unbeaten more than 31 matches all competition and 6 won of 6 matches group phase in Europe League give us optimistic and potential Xabi Alonso will make Leverkusen won their first Europe League tittle. Actually with all teams left in Europe League had very consistent performance in domestic league such as Bayern Leverkusen managed Bundesliga top standing, Liverpool still in the first place of Premier League and Feyenoord lead top position in Eredivisie.
Benfica had such a poor run in the Champions League that I can't trust them even in the Europa League much. They had a very poor defending style and couldn't make up for it with their attacking power either. Now here they have a matchup against Toulouse. Actually I can trust Benfica on this one considering the quality difference.
But if Benfica face a challenging opponent I don't think they can get past them. At least with the performance level they had in the Champions League they can't do any good here. They aren't playing that bad in the Liga Portugal on one hand.
Benfica has been quite disappointing in the Champions League this season. But in the Portuguese League they are still very consistent and have managed to stay at the top of the standings very well. but I can still trust Benfica in the European League. Because I think the European League won't be as difficult as the Champions League. So I'm pretty sure Benfica will go quite far in the European League.But if Benfica face a challenging opponent I don't think they can get past them. At least with the performance level they had in the Champions League they can't do any good here. They aren't playing that bad in the Liga Portugal on one hand.
Toulouse, who will be Benfica's opponent, cannot be compared with Benfica. So for the Play Off round, Benfica will most likely not get a tough test.
if only defeating feyenord for AS roma is very easy. but to win the europa league yes it is very difficult there are still tough teams liverpool leverkusen there is also AC milan. the last match to play at home was AS roma lost badly when meet inter milan.
Of course, it's not as easy as it seems because every match they play there will definitely be an obstacle for them to achieve victory. I mean don't underestimate Feyenood because they appear stronger this season so Feyenoord could stop Roma if Roma game is not too strong when they meet in the first leg.So speaking of becoming champions, Roma is definitely not the strongest candidate this season because the other teams are much stronger than them. like Leverkusen and Liverpool, of course these two teams are stronger than Roma so Roma chances may be a little slimmer to repeat their performance like last season when they managed to advance to the final.
It is difficult for Roma to become a candidate to win the European league title because the competition in the European league this season is quite difficult because there is the Premier League club Liverpool which is currently in good form in the domestic league, as well as Leverkusen which is in good form in the Bundesliga while Roma itself is unstable so I think Roma is under quite a lot of pressure to repeat the same thing as last season because in my opinion the only strong candidate to win the title are Leverkusen, Liverpool and Milan.
Roma is one of the biggest candidates to win this cup, along with Milan, West Ham United and Liverpool. In my opinion, the underdog teams are; Brighton, Leverkusen, Braga and Benfica. Of course, there may be surprises in the tournament and an unexpected team may become title. The reason why there is so much talk about Roma is that they are one of the favorite teams of the tournament. Although its performance has not been good lately.
This season there are many good teams in the Europa League which will make the Europa League tournament even more intense and enjoyable for everyone to watch because some of the teams you mentioned are quite good teams and could make unexpected surprises in the Play-offs. However, for Roma, I hope they can immediately win over Feyenoord so they can continue to advance to the next round of the Europa League this season.
if only defeating feyenord for AS roma is very easy. but to win the europa league yes it is very difficult there are still tough teams liverpool leverkusen there is also AC milan. the last match to play at home was AS roma lost badly when meet inter milan.
Of course, it's not as easy as it seems because every match they play there will definitely be an obstacle for them to achieve victory. I mean don't underestimate Feyenood because they appear stronger this season so Feyenoord could stop Roma if Roma game is not too strong when they meet in the first leg.So speaking of becoming champions, Roma is definitely not the strongest candidate this season because the other teams are much stronger than them. like Leverkusen and Liverpool, of course these two teams are stronger than Roma so Roma chances may be a little slimmer to repeat their performance like last season when they managed to advance to the final.
Roma is one of the biggest candidates to win this cup, along with Milan, West Ham United and Liverpool. In my opinion, the underdog teams are; Brighton, Leverkusen, Braga and Benfica. Of course, there may be surprises in the tournament and an unexpected team may become title. The reason why there is so much talk about Roma is that they are one of the favorite teams of the tournament. Although its performance has not been good lately.
This season there are many good teams in the Europa League which will make the Europa League tournament even more intense and enjoyable for everyone to watch because some of the teams you mentioned are quite good teams and could make unexpected surprises in the Play-offs. However, for Roma, I hope they can immediately win over Feyenoord so they can continue to advance to the next round of the Europa League this season.if only defeating feyenord for AS roma is very easy. but to win the europa league yes it is very difficult there are still tough teams liverpool leverkusen there is also AC milan. the last match to play at home was AS roma lost badly when meet inter milan.
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