Juventus – Galatasaray: mission impossible for the Old Lady ? 
Swept aside 5-2 in Istanbul in the first leg, Juventus head into this return with a mountain to climb. At home in Turin the Bianconeri have little choice: they must go after it from the first whistle if there’s any hope of turning things around.
Across the pitch, Galatasaray travel with a comfortable lead and one clear plan — finish the job and march on to the last 16.
Juventus bruised but still alive 
The first-leg script left its marks. After a brief moment of hope in Turkey, Juve fell to pieces in the second half under Galatasaray’s pressure.
Conceding five in a European tie is rare for the Turin club and it sums up the problems they’re wrestling with right now.
Form hasn’t helped either — mixed results in the league and pressure building around the squad.
In front of their fans they’ll at least want to show some pride and a reaction in this two-legged tie.
Galatasaray in the driving seat 
After that big win in the first leg the Turkish side arrive full of confidence. Okan Buruk’s team displayed serious attacking power and they have several players who can decide a match in a flash.
Yes, a surprise defeat in the domestic league showed they’re not flawless, but Galatasaray remain a real threat.
They know Champions League away nights are never easy, but that cushion gives them breathing room.
With such an advantage the aim is simple: manage the game and stay dangerous up front.
Likely Lineups
Juventus : Perin ; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly ; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic ; Conceicao, Yildiz ; David
Galatasaray : Cakir ; Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs ; Torreira, Sara ; Yilmaz, Akgun, Lang ; Osimhen
Football Prediction Juventus vs Galatasaray
Juventus to win
Expect Juve to push hard from the first minute chasing an unlikely comeback.
Galatasaray are dangerous going forward, but the Turin side have the tools to win at least this return leg.
With nothing to lose, the Italians should throw everything at it — a Juve victory looks possible.
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