Following their exceptional victory over Liverpool, Galatasaray return home to play Norwegian giants Bodo/Glimt in an attempt to win back-to-back Champions League matches for the first time since the 2013/14 season.
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Galatasaray vs Bodo/Glimt prediction: Home advantage to power Gala
Key stats
- Galatasaray are undefeated in five straight competitive fixtures (W4, D1).
- The hosts haven’t tasted a defeat at home in 19 games across all competitions.
- Bodo/Glimt are unbeaten away from home in five successive encounters.
- The visitors have scored at least twice in ten of their last 14 European group/league matches.
Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 3-1 Bodo/Glimt
Galatasaray triumphantly dispatched English champions Liverpool by the narrowest of margins last UCL matchday. They followed that up with a draw against Besiktas, before beating Basaksehir 2-1 away from home. Okan Buruk’s men will be elated to return to the Ali Sami Yen Stadium to play in front of their home fans, but will be wary of Bodo/Glimt’s form on the road.
Successive draws against Slavia Praha and Tottenham Hotspur means the visitors are yet to taste their first-ever UCL victory. Kjetil Knutsen’s side have been impressive away from home though, now going unbeaten in five such trips.
While Bodo/Glimt may pose occasional threats, Galatasaray’s superior form and home advantage should be enough to secure all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Home favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Galatasaray have been victorious in just two of their last 19 UCL group/league phase games, but there is little doubt about their firepower. They are priced at 11/20 (1.55) – a majority 64.5% win probability rate.
On the other hand, Bodo/Glimt are keen to record their maiden UCL win, which will take a lot of effort to achieve, as reflected by their odds of 4/1 (5.00). This implies a mere 20% chance of victory for the visitors.
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Most recent H2Hs: First-ever encounter
Galatasaray and Bodo/Glimt have never met each other before. The hosts are unbeaten in three home games against Norwegian opponents, while the visitors are on a three-match winning streak against Turkish sides.
Galatasaray preview: Fifth win in six matches?
Wilfried Singo, Kazimcan Karatas and Gokdeniz Gukpuz are three confirmed absentees for Gala.
Predicted lineup: Cakir (GK), Elmali, Bardakci, Sanchez, Sallai, Torreira, Lemina, Sane, Gundogan, Yilmaz & Osimhen
Last five matches:
- Strasbourg 5-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Angers 0-2 Brest (Ligue 1)
- Lyon 1-0 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Metz 1-1 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Angers 1-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Bodo/Glimt preview: Can the underdogs hold out Gala?
Knutsen also has three injuries to worry about: Brede Moe, Ulrik Saltnes and Ola Brynhildsen.
Predicted lineup: Khaikin (GK), Sjovold, Bjortuft, Aleesami, Borkan, Fet, Berg, Evjen, Auklend, Hogh & Hauge
Last five matches:
- Monaco 2-2 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 0-2 Manchester City (UEFA Champions League)
- Lorient 3-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Monaco 5-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Club Brugge 4-1 Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
Player to watch: Victor Osimhen
The former Napoli marksman scored Gala’s only goal of the game as they beat Liverpool 1-0 last matchday. With that strike, the Nigerian became the first-ever player from his country to net 10 UCL goals. Four of his last five goals have come on home turf, and this should inspire him to cause Bodo/Glimt’s backline some real problems.