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Manchester United vs Galatasaray Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Joseph King | in Champions League Predictions
The UEFA Champions League enters matchday two of the group stages with Manchester United hosting Turkish giants Galatasaray. Man United are currently bottom of Group A following their 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich while Galatasaray are third after a 2-2 draw with Kobenhavn. The top two teams in the group advance to the round of 16 while third-place enters into the Europa League knockout stages. With trips to Munich and Istanbul still to come, this is a must-win spot for Manchester United if they are to secure a top two group finish. Will they secure a much-needed three points or will the Turkish champions pull off the upset?
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Manchester United vs Galatasaray Form
Manchester United and Galatasaray's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3
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5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 |
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4
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4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
Manchester United and Galatasaray Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Sep 2023 - Premier League
26 Sep 2023 - Carabao Cup
23 Sep 2023 - Premier League
20 Sep 2023 - Champions League
16 Sep 2023 - Premier League
3 Sep 2023 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Sep 2023 - Premier League
26 Sep 2023 - Carabao Cup
16 Sep 2023 - Premier League
26 Aug 2023 - Premier League
14 Aug 2023 - Premier League
30 Jul 2023 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Sep 2023 - Premier League
20 Sep 2023 - Champions League
3 Sep 2023 - Premier League
19 Aug 2023 - Premier League
26 Jul 2023 - Clubs Friendlies
22 Jul 2023 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
23 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
20 Sep 2023 - Champions League
16 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
2 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
29 Aug 2023 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
20 Sep 2023 - Champions League
16 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
29 Aug 2023 - Champions League
19 Aug 2023 - Super Lig
15 Aug 2023 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
2 Sep 2023 - Super Lig
23 Aug 2023 - Champions League
8 Aug 2023 - Champions League
25 Jul 2023 - Champions League
30 May 2023 - Super Lig
Manchester United - Galatasaray: Form Analysis
The hosts are in desperate need of a win here after a rough start to the campaign both on and off the pitch. Failure to take three points on Tuesday night would result in heavy pressure on the future of manager Erik ten Hag. Manchester United are fresh off a bitterly disappointing 1-0 home loss to Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace on Saturday. The defeat snapped a two game winning streak and signifies the team’s fifth loss in their nine matches played across all competitions. Man United now take to the pitch seeking their first points of this Champions League campaign following their matchday one defeat to Bayern. It was an eventful game in Germany full of late goals. A 4-3 final scoreline somewhat flattered the English club as they were clearly second-best on the day.
Galatasaray have assembled a strong squad in recent years and they were able to recapture the Super Lig last season after a three-year drought. With an attack spearheaded by former Inter and PSG striker Mauro Icardi, Gala are never short of goals. They’ve gotten off to a fine start in the new season, maintaining an unbeaten record of six wins and one draw in seven league matches. With their Champions League qualifiers, Cimbom are now unbeaten in 14 competitive fixtures overall. Their recent 2-1 win over Ankaragucu on the weekend is Galatasaray’s ninth win from the last 10 games. The Turkish champions left things late in their group stage opener against Kobenhavn. Galatasaray went down two goals before pulling level thanks to an 86th minute goal and an 88th minute goal for a 2-2 draw.
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Manchester United against Galatasaray Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
T. Malacia
L. Shaw
Manchester United & Galatasaray Squad Analysis
Manchester United are dealing with a host of problems as the injuries pile up. Their defense has been hit the hardest in recent weeks but they received a massive boost with the return of Varane. They’ll still be without their other first-choice central defender as Lisandro Martinez misses out. Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia are all sidelined for this match, leaving the team with a shortage of fullbacks. Luckily for them, Sergio Reguillon looks set to make his return and will fill in on the left. Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho is still unavailable after his row with the manager while Antony returns to the team following his potential legal problems.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk only has a few injuries to worry about ahead of the trip to Manchester. They’re still waiting on the fitness of former Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech although the Moroccan international is likely going to miss out. Other than that, the only other absence will be fullback Kazimcan Karatas. Recently signed Wilfried Zaha will be itching to get a spot in the starting 11 to face off against his former club. The 30-year-old scored on the weekend, marking his first goal for his new club.
Most goals and assists
Manchester United
Galatasaray
R. Hojlund
(15 Goals)
M. Icardi
(28 Goals)
B. Fernandes
(10 Assists)
D. Mertens
(18 Assists)
Manchester United - Galatasaray Key Points
- Galatasaray scored 42 goals in 18 away matches last season in the Super Lig (2.33 average per game).
- The visitors have only been kept off the scoresheet once this season in 14 competitive fixtures.
- Manchester United have managed to keep only three clean sheets in their nine appearances this season.
- Galatasaray have seen both teams find the net in four of their last five matches.
- Despite recent struggles, Man United have a stellar home record of 15 wins in their last 20 dating back to last season.
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Our Manchester United vs Galatasaray Prediction
Mauro Icardi will be a constant thorn in Manchester United’s side as the Argentine has flourished in Istanbul. He’s already netted seven goals in seven league appearances this campaign after scoring 22 in 24 fixtures last year. With the hosts still missing a number of defensive pieces, it’s reasonable to expect Galatasaray to get on the scoresheet. However, the Manchester United players will be aware of the importance of this game. We should see a much improved performance by the Red Devils with a crucial three points on the line. The hosts have plenty of attacking firepower so we see a high-scoring home win as the most likely outcome. Our Manchester United vs Galatasaray prediction is for Man United to win + both teams to score.
Prediction :
Manchester United to win + both teams to score
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