Galatasaray vs Bayern Munich prediction 24.10.2023

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

October 24 16:45 (GMT)

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

  • Competition: Champions League
  • Date: Tuesday, 24th October 2023
  • Kickoff: 17:45 UTC +1 / 18:45 CEST
  • Venue: Rams Park (Istanbul)

On August 31st, during the Champions League group draw, it was widely underestimated that Galatasaray would have a fair shot at securing one of the top two positions alongside Bayern Munich and Manchester United. However, given the ongoing struggles of the Red Devils, the Turkish team finds itself in a promising position with four points after two rounds. Galatasaray’s impressive winning streak of six matches in various competitions has undoubtedly boosted their morale as they prepare to face Bayern. In their previous match, the Turkish champions emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline against Besiktas on their home turf.

Bayern Munich stands as the top team in this group and is considered one of the finest in the entire competition. They commenced their journey in the prestigious European competition with an impressive six points from the initial two rounds, putting them in a favorable position to progress to the next phase following their upcoming clashes against Galatasaray. Since their defeat in the German Super Cup against RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich has remained unbeaten and showcased their dominance throughout the season. In their most recent match against Mainz, Thomas Tuchel’s squad triumphed with a convincing 3-1 victory on the away turf, further highlighting their superior performance as reigning champions of the Bundesliga.

Galatasaray vs Bayern Munich pick: Over 3.5 goals

In the past four matches, Galatasaray has netted a total of nine goals. Conversely, Bayern Munich has impressively scored 36 goals in their last eleven games, resulting in an average of 3.3 goals per game. Given the high-scoring nature of both teams, it would be wise to consider placing a bet on over 3.5 goals for this match.

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Galatasaray

Galatasaray team news

Despite Galatasaray’s victory over Besiktas on Saturday, head coach Okan Buruk expressed the need for improvement from his team. Buruk highlighted their shortcomings in finishing, stating that their ability to reach the opponent’s penalty area was effortless, but their accuracy in final passes and crosses was lacking. He emphasized that a team of their caliber should excel in these areas. Additionally, Buruk mentioned the team’s high shot count of nearly 30, but emphasized the importance of analyzing the quality of those shots to identify areas for improvement.

The game against Bayern will see Galatasary with a complete squad.

Last matches of Galatasaray

  1. 21 oct 23

    Galatasaray

    0 : 0

    Besiktas

    Super Lig

  2. 07 oct 23

    Antalyaspor

    0 : 2

    Galatasaray

    Super Lig

  3. 03 oct 23

    Manchester United

    2 : 3

    Galatasaray

    Champions League

  4. 30 sep 23

    Galatasaray

    2 : 1

    Ankaragucu

    Super Lig

  5. 26 sep 23

    Ä°stanbulspor

    0 : 1

    Galatasaray

    Super Lig

Galatasaray lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    Fernando Muslera

Defenders

  • 93

    Sacha Boey

  • 6

    Davinson Sanchez

  • 42

    Abdulkerim Bardakci

  • 3

    Angelino

Midfielders

  • 23

    Kaan Ayhan

  • 7

    Kerem Akturkoglu

  • 34

    Lucas Torreira

Forwards

  • 20

    Tete

  • 9

    Mauro Icardi

  • 14

    Wilfried Zaha

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich team news

Mainz suffered a defeat against Bayern Munich on Saturday, leaving head coach Thomas Tuchel content. However, he expressed his slight dissatisfaction with the team’s offensive performance, noting frequent instances of sloppiness.

There are several issues within the Bayern Munich squad. Dayot Upamecano and Raphael Guerreiro are both sidelined due to injuries and will not be available for the match in Istanbul. Additionally, Serge Gnabry and Manuel Neuer are not fully fit and it is advisable for them not to participate in the upcoming tie.

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Last matches of Bayern Munich

  1. 08 oct 23

    Bayern Munich

    3 : 0

    SC Freiburg

    Bundesliga

  2. 03 oct 23

    FC Copenhagen

    1 : 2

    Bayern Munich

    Champions League

  3. 30 sep 23

    RB Leipzig

    2 : 2

    Bayern Munich

    Bundesliga

  4. 26 sep 23

    Preußen Münster

    0 : 4

    Bayern Munich

    DFB Pokal

  5. 23 sep 23

    Bayern Munich

    7 : 0

    Bochum

    Bundesliga

Bayern Munich lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 26

    Sven Ulreich

Defenders

  • 27

    Konrad Laimer

  • 4

    Matthijs de Ligt

  • 3

    Min-Jae Kim

  • 19

    Alphonso Davies

Midfielders

  • 6

    Joshua Kimmich

  • 42

    Jamal Musiala

  • 8

    Leon Goretzka

Forwards

  • 11

    Kingsley Coman

  • 9

    Harry Kane

  • 10

    Leroy Sane

3 Reasons why we should see four or more goals in this game

  1. In the past four matches, Galatasaray has scored a total of nine goals.
  2. In the previous 11 games, Bayern Munich netted a total of 36 goals.
  3. In six out of the last eight matches, Bayern Munich scored more than 3.5 goals.

Main prediction Galatasaray &— Bayern Munich

Over 3.5 goals

Updated 22.10.2023

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55% winrate

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3 wins in a row

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Galatasaray & Bayern Munich current standing in Champions League

Group A P W D L
G &— A
GD Pts
1 FC Bayern München 2 2 0 0 6 &— 4 +2 6
2 Galatasaray 2 1 1 0 5 &— 4 +1 4
3 FC Copenhagen 2 0 1 1 3 &— 4 -1 1
4 Manchester United 2 0 0 2 5 &— 7 -2 0

Galatasaray vs Bayern Munich &— FAQ

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Where to watch?

The official broadcast of the match can be found on the Arena Sport channel.

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How much is the average xG for Galatasaray this season?

Galatasaray’s average expected goals (xG) in the current Champions League season stands at 1.74.

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How much is the average xG for Bayern Munich this season?

Bayern Munich’s average expected goals (xG) in the Champions League this season stands at 1.77.