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Tuesday 21 October, 20252 min read
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Harry is a Christchurch-based football enthusiast whose love for sport and numbers naturally led him into the world of sports betting. While studying Mathematics at university, Harry began combining his analytical mindset with his passion for football. Harry focuses predominantly on football, with a particular emphasis on the Bundesliga this season, though as a Liverpool supporter (with a soft spot for QPR thanks to his dad), English football remains close to his heart. Whether it's late-night research or diving into stat models, Harry thrives on spotting the bets others might miss.

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Galatasaray aim to secure back-to-back Champions League woms when they welcome an unbeaten Bodø/Glimt to Istanbul. While the Turkish champions’ pedigree and intimidating home record make them favourites, the visitors should not be underestimated.

The Norwegians continue to punch well above their weight, playing with energy and fearlessness despite their limited European experience. Yet, as history often shows, few teams travel to Turkey and emerge unscathed.

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  • Galatasaray v Bodo/Glimt
  • Champions League
  • 17:45
2 Selections @ 2.42

Galatasaray to Win

The Turkish giants need little introduction, and while their 5-1 defeat away to Frankfurt on matchday one was sobering, their response was emphatic. A composed and clinical 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Istanbul reminded Europe of their quality and ability to thrive on home soil. Excluding that Frankfurt loss, Galatasaray are unbeaten this season (W9, D1), a run built on relentless intensity and attacking flair.

Their record at RAMS Park is even more imposing. The Lions have not lost a home game in any competition since a 1-0 UCL qualifying defeat to Young Boys last year (W23, D8). That sort of dominance, regardless of opposition, makes this a formidable destination for any visitor.

Bodø/Glimt’s domestic strength has not always translated into Europe either. They may be unbeaten in eight across all competitions (W5, D3), but have lost six of their last nine continental away matches. Whether due to travel fatigue or the gulf in individual quality, Galatasaray look well placed to extend their unbeaten home streak and claim another valuable three points.

Galatasaray Over 1.5 Cards

European nights in Turkey are rarely short of emotion, and this fixture has all the ingredients for a fiery contest. Galatasaray’s recent UCL clashes underline that point, they collected five yellows in their win over Liverpool, and four and three in their final two European games last season. The atmosphere, intensity, and physical edge of these matches consistently pushes the hosts towards the referee’s book.

Bodø/Glimt’s last five opponents have covered this line.

Referee Michael Oliver, typically conservative domestically (2.14 yellows per game in England), adopts a firmer stance in European competition, averaging 4.5 per game.

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📈 Galatasaray v Bodo/Glimt Form & Stats

Galatasaray banished the memory of their heavy opening day defeat by dispatching Liverpool 1-0 on matchday two, reaffirming the quality that has made them Turkey’s benchmark. That setback now looks like an anomaly amid a glittering run of form where the Lions have won 20 of their last 22 matches in all competitions (D1, L1). Yet European success remains elusive. Prior to that win over Liverpool, Galatasaray had triumphed in only two of their previous 19 Champions League group stage fixtures (D5, L12). Even so, victory last time out ended an eight-game home drought in the UCL (D4, L4), reigniting belief that this generation can finally make their mark on the continent.

Bodø/Glimt’s debut campaign in the UCL main draw has been spirited. They overturned a 2-0 deficit to draw with Slavia Prague, before surrendering a 2-0 lead of their own in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Tottenham. Those results extended an unbeaten run of five European group stage matches (W2, D3), a record that reflects both resilience and attacking ambition. However, away form remains a concern. The Norwegians have lost six of their last nine continental trips (W1, D2), though both teams have scored in all nine, proof that they rarely die wondering.

This will be the first competitive meeting between the sides. Gala are unbeaten in three home encounters with Norwegian opponents (W2, D1), while Bodø/Glimt will draw confidence from three straight victories over Turkish clubs.

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