Galatasaray will be hoping to book their spot in the last-16 stage of the UEFA Europa League when they head to the Johan Cruyff Arena to face Ajax on Thursday.
All 36 teams are in action on Thursday evening, with the 16 matches kicking off simultaneously at 20:00 GMT and there is still plenty to play for as the sides battle it out for a top-eight finish and the play-offs.
Ajax occupy 16th position in the standings, unable to automatically qualify for the last-16 stage and extremely unlikely to drop out of the top 24, while Galatasaray are in ninth place and are just a point behind the sides ranked fifth to eighth.
Both teams to score in the first half - 9/4
Although Ajax are unable to finish in the top eight, they still need to ensure they grab a seeded spot for the play-offs (ninth to 16th) and that should ensure they give this contest their full focus.
The Dutch giants are in patchy form heading into this contest, with last week's shock European loss at Riga FS their second defeat from the last three matches in all competitions.
But Francesco Farioli's side have been much better at the Johan Cruyff Arena, where they have won their last three fixtures and have suffered just one defeat this season.
Gala arrive looking to extend their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 27 matches, while they haven't tasted defeat in their last 11 away assignments.
However, the Turkish outfit haven't been great travellers in Europe and they have drawn all three of their away contests in the UEFA Europa League, while their last road win in this competition came back in October 2021.
Picking out a winner from this meeting looks tricky, so the better play here is to back both teams to score in the opening half in the Netherlands.
Galatasaray are the leading scorers in the League Phase, netting 18 times, but their goals against tally of 14 leaves just five teams with a worse defensive record.
Ajax's matches have also enjoyed plenty of goals, scoring 14 and conceding seven, and these two could put on a thrilling spectacle.
Both teams have scored in the first half in five of Galatasaray's seven League Phase fixtures, while the hosts have netted in the opening 45 minutes in two of their three home encounters in Europe.
Victor Osimhen anytime goalscorer - 21/20
Gala pulled off a real coup when they managed to land Victor Osimhen on a season-long loan from Napoli and he has been in superb form for the Turkish side, netting 16 times in 20 appearances in all competitions.
The 26-year-old Nigeria international has scored in his last three outings, while he has found the back of the net four times in the UEFA Europa League, so it would be no surprise to see his hot streak continue at Ajax's expense.
Osimhen leads the UEFA Europa League statistics for both attempts and shots on target in the League Phase, while he is just one goal behind the joint top scorers.
Kenneth Taylor and Dries Mertens to have over 0.5 shots on target - 7/5
There could be plenty of chances created between two attacking teams and Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor looks capable of getting at least one shot on target, something he has achieved in his last seven matches in a row.
The 22-year-old likes to push forward from his defensive role in the middle of the park and he is not afraid to have a pop at goal, registering at least one effort in his last seven games.
With four of his seven shots ending up on target in the UEFA Europa League, Taylor looks like a good bet to make the goalkeeper work on Thursday.
Combine Taylor to hit the target with Gala's Dries Mertens - who has tested the keeper at least twice in two of his last three appearances - to do the same.
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Ajax - 13/10
Draw - 11/4
Galatasaray - 9/5
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