Game: GALATASARAY vs HAMBURG
Type: UEFA CUP
Date: 19 March, 2009
PREVIEW
2nd leg tie resumes at the daunting Ali Sami Yen Stadium where Galatasaray hosts Hamburg with the tie delicately poised at 1-1. Galatasaray holds a good record against German teams, losing only once in the past 10 encounters - but drawing 7 of them in the process. The Turkish team will be hoping that the voracious supporters will provide them the extra impetus to edge Hamburg and qualify for the next round.
Visitors Hamburg have played 4 matches against Turkish opponents in Europe to date, and have yet to taste defeat. This stats should boost their confidence as they feel the full force of Galatasaray's home support. They have also yet to lose away in this year's competition, winning all four of their travels with a scoring average of 2.25 goals a match! Hamburg have yet to draw in their last 6 away matches in all competitions.
KWIK STATS
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AWAY > HAMBURG
THE PICK
Don't expect both teams to sit back, especially Hamburg. Should the tie end in 0-0, Galatasaray will qualify by virtue of the away goal. Hence, i would expect this match to be open with end-to-end attacks. I'd recommend OVER 2.5 goals as both teams are capable of scoring but not defending.
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