BSC Young Boys vs Galatasaray Prediction & Picks - Champions League

Prediction published on 8/19/24, 3:00 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 8/21/24 at 9:41 AM in Champions League Picks

Switzerland is about to be thrilled by the European Cup on Wednesday afternoon. We're not talking about the Conference League or the Europa League, but the Champions League, the most prestigious competition on the European stage. The Stade Wankdorf opens its doors to the Young Boys of Berne and Galatasaray for the Champions League play-offs, which promise to be exciting from kick-off. In fact, the club coached by Patrick Rahmen will be keen to avenge their colleague from Lugano, eliminated by Fenerbahçe two rounds earlier. Even if this is not the main motivation for the yellow and blacks, the parameter is worth taking into account. Unfortunately, there's little optimism among YB fans, as the run of six consecutive games without success is still fresh in many people's minds (4D-2N). What's more, it's not the huge 10-0 victory in the Swiss Cup that will improve the two-time defending champions' confidence levels. It's up to the home side to rise to the occasion and avoid disaster at home. 

Cimbom's current momentum is much improved. After a slight period of doubt and two defeats in a row, the men under Cimbom's management are looking to build on their victories over Hatayspor and Konyaspor in order to gain an advantage over their rivals with a view to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Shaken by their resounding defeat by Besiktas at the start of the month, the red-and-yellows have found new solutions to get back to winning ways fairly quickly. By emulating the last 180 minutes on Turkish soil, a positive result for GSK is a real possibility at the end of normal time.