St Johnstone v Galatasaray betting tips: Turks favourites to win in Perth

Galatasaray, who are favourites at 21/20 to win the second leg, finished runners-up in the Turkish Super Lig on goal difference to bitter rivals Besiktas last season.

While their European journey came to an end against Scottish opposition in the qualifying stage last season – losing 2-1 to Rangers – this is still a club that have played Champions League group-stage football in six of the last nine seasons.

The draw is available at 9/4 and it is 7/2 for the visitors to win but concede in 90 minutes for St Johnstone v Galatasaray betting tips.

Defeat by Galatasaray would drop the Perth club into the final stage of qualifying for the Europa Conference League against Vojvodina or LASK of Austria, with the latter winning 1-0 in Serbia in the first leg.

St Johnstone v Galatasaray head-to-head

This will be only the second meeting between the two sides and it is 19/20 that both sides score in St Johnstone v Galatasaray betting tips.

Galatasaray have scored in their previous six European games and it is 3/4 that they score the first goal in the second leg.

St Johnstone have failed to score in just two of their last nine European ties and are 7/1 to win the first leg but concede.

St Johnstone v Galatasaray team news

Galatasaray have the luxury of resting their players ahead of the return leg. Their domestic season does not start until next Monday, although goalkeeper Muslera will be suspended for the trip to Perth after his dismissal for hauling down Kane. Berk Balaban will likely deputise.

Saints had a tough game at home to Motherwell on Sunday but have no major injury concerns and Davidson could name an unchanged line-up.

St Johnstone v Galatasaray key battles

Galatasaray must be fearful of Ali McCann. The Saints midfielder is attracting plenty of attention for a string of fine performances and is likely to be sold before too long.

Galatasaray had the better chances and the majority of possession in the first leg and are 11/5 to win to nil.

The Turkish side looked sharp in the final third and Saints’ defence will do well to keep Mbaye Diagne quiet. The Senegal striker will fancy his chances after going close a couple of times on home soil.

Galatasaray are 8/1 to win 2-1 and are 3/5 to win either half.

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