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03 October 2023 - 14:00 

- Day 2

Europe - Champions League

Manchester United
VS
Galatasaray

Prediction :

Manchester United to win + both teams to score

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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
3
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
5 6 1 2 3 -3
4
Manchester United
Manchester United
4 6 1 1 4 -3

Manchester United and Galatasaray Last Matches

Manchester United
Manchester United Last matches
L L L W W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

Total goals
3.33
BTTS
50%
Goals scored
1.5
Goals conceded
1.83
Over 2.5
67%
Under 2.5
33%

30 Sep 2023 - Premier League

Manchester United
0 :  1
Crystal Palace

26 Sep 2023 - Carabao Cup

Manchester United
3 :  0
Crystal Palace

23 Sep 2023 - Premier League

Burnley
0 :  1
Manchester United

20 Sep 2023 - Champions League

Bayern Munich
4 :  3
Manchester United

16 Sep 2023 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  3
Brighton

3 Sep 2023 - Premier League

Arsenal
3 :  1
Manchester United
Galatasaray
Galatasaray Last matches
W W D W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

Total goals
3.67
BTTS
83%
Goals scored
2.5
Goals conceded
1.17
Over 2.5
100%
Under 2.5
0%

30 Sep 2023 - Super Lig

Galatasaray
2 :  1
MKE Ankaragucu

23 Sep 2023 - Super Lig

Istanbul Basaksehir
1 :  2
Galatasaray

20 Sep 2023 - Champions League

Galatasaray
2 :  2
FC Copenhagen

16 Sep 2023 - Super Lig

Galatasaray
4 :  2
Samsunspor

2 Sep 2023 - Super Lig

Gaziantep FK
0 :  3
Galatasaray

29 Aug 2023 - Champions League

Galatasaray
2 :  1
Molde
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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

Manchester United

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

24
A. Onana
20
D. Dalot
19
R. Varane
2
V. Lindelof
4
S. Amrabat
18
Casemiro
7
M. Mount
46
H. Mejbri
8
B. Fernandes
10
M. Rashford
11
R. Hojlund
9
M. Icardi
14
W. Zaha
7
K. Akturkoglu
20
Tete
23
K. Ayhan
34
L. Torreira
69
Angelino
42
A. Bardakci
6
D. Sanchez
23
S. Boey
1
F. Muslera

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Galatasaray

Missing players

Manchester United
Manchester United
Defender

T. Malacia

L. Shaw

Forward

A. Martial

Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Midfielder

N. Zaniolo

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.

Manchester United - Galatasaray Key Points

  1. Galatasaray scored 42 goals in 18 away matches last season in the Super Lig (2.33 average per game).
  2. The visitors have only been kept off the scoresheet once this season in 14 competitive fixtures.
  3. Manchester United have managed to keep only three clean sheets in their nine appearances this season.
  4. Galatasaray have seen both teams find the net in four of their last five matches.
  5. 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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Manchester United vs Galatasaray - Other Interesting Predictions

Over 2.5 goals

Manchester United have struggled defensively this season and have now conceded in six of their last eight fixtures. During those eight matches, the Red Devils had a streak of five consecutive games where they allowed two or more goals. Galatasaray are in fine goal scoring form with Mauro Icardi looking back to his best. There have been over 2.5 goals in five of United's last seven while Gala have seen over 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight.

Manchester United to win + over 2.5 goals

There's a good amount of value here in what looks set to be a high-scoring encounter. The advantage with this bet is that it cashes in the result of a 3-0 win for Manchester United. As previously mentioned, both teams have been trending heavily towards overs this season. This is a hugely important fixture for the home team and we expect they'll get a lift from the home fans playing in Old Trafford.

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Manchester United vs Galatasaray match : Frequently asked questions

The Champions League matchup between Manchester United and Galatasaray will take place at Old Tafford in Manchester, England.
Kickoff for the Man United vs Galatasaray Champions League fixture will take place at 8 PM, UK time on Tuesday, October 2nd.
The referee for the Manchester United vs Galatasaray match is Ivan Kružliak. The 39-year-old Slovakian official has taken charge of three games so far, dishing out only seven yellow cards total (2.33 average per game) and zero red cards.
Bayern Munich top the group with three points thanks to their 4-3 win over Manchester United. Kobenhavn are currently second following their 2-2 away draw with Galatasaray. The Turkish giants are sitting third with a single point while the 20-time Premier League champions are currently bottom of the standings with zero points.
Those based in the UK can tune into TNT Sports 1 (formerly BT Sports) to catch the match live. Those who are subscribed can watch the live stream of the game on the TNT Sports websites or apps. Can't make it to a TV? We've got you covered! Head over to our Sportytrader Livescore page where you can follow along with all of the action.

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Manchester United vs Galatasaray Prediction
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