The Battle of Survival in Thursday’s Selected Showdowns: Accumulator Tip for February 27

Thursday presents lots of interesting matches in Europe, first in the Turkish Cup, where Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray battles Konyaspor. In the Serie A, the battle for a UEFA slot continues between Bologna and AC Milan, who are tied on point, while the relegation battle will take centre stage between West Ham and Leicester City in the Premier League. Below are analyses of the games and acca odds. 

Galatasaray vs Konyaspor

Galatasaray will focus on the Turkish Cup fixture here after a goalless draw against arch-rivals Fenerbahce in their last game. They remain unbeaten in six of their previous seven games in all competitions and their last 18 at home. On the other hand, Konyaspor played a 1-1 draw in their previous game against Sivasspor to extend their winless match to three. They have now seen just two wins in their last eight games. Moreover, the Anatolian Eagle have lost their last four head-to-head games against Gala and have been winless in their previous 21 visits to this venue. So, my bet is on the hosts to win.

• W1

Bologna vs AC Milan

Weather conditions accounted for the postponement of this game from its original date in October of 2024. However, Bologna and AC Milan, who are on the same points in the league, will continue their fight for a continental place. The hosts suffered a 2-0 loss to Parma in their last game but are still unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 matches and have won their last four games at home. On the other hand, AC Milan suffered a 2-1 loss against Torino in their last match and managed to win three games in the last eight games. On the road, they have lost 4 of their last five games. However, they have enjoyed their games against Bologna, having remained unbeaten against them in their last 17 head-to-head games. While nothing seems to separate these two sides at the moment, I would prefer to go into the goal market because AC Milan have conceded in 11 of their last 13 games on the road, and 9 of those games saw the BTTS results. Also, Bologna have seen the BTTS results in 4 of their last five home matches. Moreover, four of the last five games between both sides at this venue saw the BTTS results.

• BTTS

West Ham vs Leicester City

Since securing his first win against West Ham, Ruud van Nistelrooy has continued the struggle where he met it. On the other hand, West Ham lost their two home games under Graham Porter, so both teams need to get something down in an attempt to return to winning ways. Leicester City’s defence has always been their issue since the beginning of the season, and they remain the only team in the league without a clean sheet on the road. On the other hand, West Ham have conceded in eight of their last nine games. So, I believe both sides will score in this game.

• BTTS