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Champions LeagueTue 13 Oct, 19:00 UTC

Galatasaray vs Barcelona prediction

RAMS Park

GalatasarayHome
1.43 : 2.65
expected goals
BarcelonaAway
19%Galatasaray
18%Draw
63%Barcelona
Eagle safe pickBarcelona or Draw
1.26

Quick answer

Our prediction for Galatasaray vs Barcelona is Barcelona to win, with a 63% chance. The most likely score is 1-2. Our best bet is Barcelona or Draw at 1.26.

Prediction
Barcelona to win
Chance
63%
Most likely score
1-2
Expected goals
Galatasaray 1.4, Barcelona 2.6
Best bet
Barcelona or Draw at 1.26
Both teams to score
71%

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Barcelona or Draw
79% chanceFair price 1.262 units
⚡

Eagle bold pick

Barcelona to win and both score
39% chanceFair price 2.551 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Galatasaray 19%, the draw 18% and Barcelona 63%. The bookmakers agree and make Barcelona the favourite at 1.29.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Galatasaray took 9 points from their last 5 games and Barcelona took 15 from 5. Barcelona come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Galatasaray won 7 of their last 9 games at home. Barcelona won 8 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Galatasaray score 1.9 goals a game and let in 1.5. Barcelona score 2.8 and let in 0.9. Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 of Galatasaray games and 13 of Barcelona games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Barcelona or Draw has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Galatasarayrecent form+1%
  • Barcelonarecent form+7%
Galatasaray form L W L W WBarcelona form W W W W WHome edge in this league 32% more goals at homeCorrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Galatasaray vs Barcelona: Barcelona are favourites

The big picture

Galatasaray host Barcelona in the Champions League on Tue 13 Oct, 19:00 at RAMS Park. Our prediction for Galatasaray vs Barcelona is Barcelona to win, with a 63% chance. The most likely score is 1-2. Our best bet is Barcelona or Draw at 1.26.

Galatasaray form

Galatasaray have 12 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 37 goals scored and 30 conceded. At home they have 7 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, W, newest first.

Barcelona form

Barcelona have 17 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 56 goals scored and 19 conceded. Away from home they have 8 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect Galatasaray to score about 1.4 goals and Barcelona about 2.6. That points to Barcelona to win, with 1-2 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Barcelona or Draw at 1.26. Our bold bet is Barcelona to win and both score at 2.55.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

GalatasarayBarcelona
Games played2020
Wins1217
Draws20
Losses63
Goals scored3756
Goals conceded3019
Scored per game1.92.8
Conceded per game1.50.9
Home record7W 2D 0L9W 0D 1L
Away record5W 0D 6L8W 0D 2L
Clean sheets30%35%
Both teams scored55%55%
Over 2.5 goals75%65%

Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Price check against DraftKings

BetOur chanceFairPriceValue
Galatasaray to win18%5.497.00+27.5%
A Draw18%5.616.00+7.0%
Barcelona to win62%1.611.29-19.4%
Over 4.5 goals40%2.512.15-14.4%
Under 4.5 goals55%1.821.65-9.5%
Galatasaray +1.546%2.172.00-7.8%
Barcelona -1.549%2.051.65-19.9%

Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.

Goals and other markets

MarketChanceFair price
Over 1.5 goals92%1.09
Over 2.5 goals77%1.29
Over 3.5 goals58%1.72
Both teams to score71%1.41
Galatasaray or Draw37%2.72
Barcelona or Draw81%1.23
Galatasaray to win and Over 2.515%6.75
Barcelona to win and Over 2.553%1.88
Galatasaray clean sheet7%14.16
Barcelona clean sheet24%4.16

Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.

Most likely scores

1-28.5%
1-37.5%
1-16.8%
2-26.1%
0-26.0%

Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.

Latest news on these teams

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Questions people ask

Who will win Galatasaray vs Barcelona?

Our prediction for Galatasaray vs Barcelona is Barcelona to win, with a 63% chance. The most likely score is 1-2. Our best bet is Barcelona or Draw at 1.26.

What is the score prediction for Galatasaray vs Barcelona?

1-2 is the most likely score, followed by 1-3 and 1-1. We expect Galatasaray to score 1.4 goals and Barcelona 2.6.

Will both teams score in Galatasaray vs Barcelona?

Both teams to score has a 71% chance. Both sides scored in 11 of Galatasaray last 20 games and 11 of Barcelona last 20.

How are Galatasaray playing?

Galatasaray have 12 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 37 goals scored and 30 conceded. At home they have 7 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, W, newest first.

How are Barcelona playing?

Barcelona have 17 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in their last 20 games, with 56 goals scored and 19 conceded. Away from home they have 8 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for Galatasaray vs Barcelona?

Barcelona or Draw at 1.26, with a 79% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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