Pass accuracy: 88% - 74%
Accurate passes: - - -
Total passes: 578 - 301
74%
(-/301)
65
Ball Possession (%)
35
Additional Information
Referee:Энтони Тейлор
Stadium:Спорткомплекс Али Сами Йен (Стамбул)
Weather:Снег, +1°C
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Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 02/20/2025
To build a prediction for the Galatasaray - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 20 February 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. Galatasaray have played 50 matches, in which they won 35 of them, drew 8 times and lost 7 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 28 times, drew 9 matches and lost 13 defeats. In the league, Galatasaray average 2.5 goals scored per game and 1.4 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 1.9 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 12 February 2025 at AZ Alkmaar's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Galatasaray unexpectedly suffered a heavy 4-1 away defeat to their opponent and will have to try very hard at home to make a comeback, which I think they are unlikely to manage. Still, they will keep trying until the very end, and therefore I think the match will be more or less like the first one.
In Turkey, it may be dangerous to count on goals today, as the Dutch side gained a comfortable advantage at home and may fall back into a deep defensive setup that Galatasaray may be unable to break down. However, AZ Alkmaar always win corners in any situation — today is no exception.
In the first match between them, there were six yellow cards in total, four of them for the Turks. Galatasaray, driven on by their supporters, will surge forward; the visitors, having such a three-goal advantage, will not take risks and will focus on defending. In breaking through that defense, the ... Show more
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Motivation
AZ Alkmaar wins by more than 1 goal in 4 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)7.7
AZ Alkmaar does not concede in 6 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)6.99
Galatasaray scores over 2 goals in 25 out of 48 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.675
Galatasaray scores over 2 goals in 10 out of last 16 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)2.675
AZ Alkmaar scores over 1 goal in 5 matches straight.
IT2O (1.5)2.535
AZ Alkmaar scores over 1 goal in 7 out of last 8 away matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.535
AZ Alkmaar does not lose in 16 out of 18 last matches.
2X2.19
In 11 out of 13 last matches, AZ Alkmaar scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.848
In 17 out of 22 last home matches, Galatasaray concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.848
Galatasaray won in 35 out of 49 last matches.
W11.744
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Юнус Акгюн. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Йорди Класи, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Энтони Тейлор (England). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 409 yellow cards (averaging 4.1 per match) and 18 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 29% of matches (29 out of 100).