PSV Eindhoven looks to finish their job with one foot already in the next round as they face off against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League second qualifying round tie. The match schedules for Wednesday at the Turk Telekom Stadium with kickoff at 9 pm.
The side cruised with a 5-1 victory in the first leg at the Philips Stadion last week. The Dutch side remains 90 minutes away from either advancing to meet Celtic or FC Midtjylland in next month’s third round qualifier.
Galatasaray’s hopes of advancing to the Champions League group stages for the first time in three years. The first leg defeat was a major blow. It was the worst start in the first leg, with Eran Zahavi finding the back of the net in the first two minutes.
Despite Fatih Terim picking Kilinic’s goal could have to change the fortunes to turn the match around in the second half. However, it was far from possible—Zahavi’s hat-trick in between two strikes from Mario Gotze.
On the other hand, PSV travels with a four-goal advantage into the second leg. Head coach Roger Schmidt remain confident of securing an aggregate win. It is enough to get through to the second round qualifier.
Moreover, the Eredivisie outfit is looking to reach the Champions League group stages for the first time in three years.
Galatasaray vs PSV Eindhoven Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with PSV taking one win while Galatasaray without a win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- PSV 5-1 Galatasaray
- Galatasaray 4-2 Kasimpasa
- Galatasaray 3-1 Yeni Malatyaspor
- Denizispor 1-4 Galatasaray
- Galatasary 3-1 Besiktas
Away
- PSV 5-1 Galatasaray
- PSV 1-0 PAOK
- VfL Osnabruck 0-0 PSV Eindhoven
- PSV Einhoven 6-2 RWD Molenbeek
- FC Utrecht 1-1 PSV Eindhoven
Galatasaray Team News
Pair DeAndre Yedlin and Emre Akbaba remain unavailable for Wednesday’s clash as they remain in self-isolation after positive coronavirus tests. Other injury absentees include Omar Elabdellaoui and Taylan Antalya.
PSV Eindhoven Team News
The two only injury concerns at the camp include Maximiliano Romero and midfielder Richard Ledezma. Both players continue to recover from knee injuries. High prospect duo Dumfries and Dony Mallen are unlikely to feature. The latter is rumoured to be on the verge of signing for Borussia Dortmund. We might get a glimpse of new summer recruits, including goalkeeper Joel Drommel.
Prediction and Odds
Galatasaray is a tough mountain to climb to pull off a remarkable comeback with a four-goal disadvantage.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
