Match Overview

The UEFA 2025/26 general stage, Matchday 3, will see Galatasaray (Turkey) face Bodo/Glimt (Norway) on October 22 at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul. Here’s our comprehensive forecast, betting tips, odds, and statistics for this anticipated encounter.

Galatasaray Team Analysis

Galatasaray’s Campaign

The Turkish giants began their journey with an unexpectedly heavy 1-5 away defeat against Eintracht. This extended their winless streak in the competition to seven matches (one draw, six losses). However, in the previous round, this negative run concluded dramatically as they sensationally defeated Liverpool 1-0 at home. Following two matches, Galatasaray currently occupies 21st place in the standings. Notably, the Istanbul club has found the net in 22 of their last 23 European home fixtures.

Galatasaray Key Statistics

• At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Galatasaray’s last 12 matches.
• Both teams have scored in 9 of the Turkish club’s last 12 outings in this tournament.
• The Istanbul side remains unbeaten in their last six home European matches, securing four wins and two draws.

Galatasaray’s Predicted Starting XI

Ugurcan Cakir – Davinson Sanchez, Abdülkerim Bardakci, Wilfried Singo, Evren Elmali – Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina – Ilkay Gündogan, Barış Yılmaz, Leroy Sané – Victor Osimhen.

Bodo/Glimt Team Analysis

Bodo/Glimt’s Performance

The Norwegian Scandinavian outfit has performed commendably in both their general stage matches so far. They drew both fixtures 2-2: away against Sparta Prague and at home against Tottenham. The team currently holds 24th position in the tournament table. It’s worth highlighting that Bodo/Glimt has suffered only two defeats in their last ten encounters (six wins and two draws).

Bodo/Glimt Key Statistics

• A minimum of three goals has been scored in 6 of Bodo/Glimt’s last 7 games.
• Both teams have scored in 5 of their last 7 matches in this competition.
• Away from home, the Norwegians have secured only two victories in their last 10 matches, alongside two draws and six defeats.

Bodo/Glimt’s Predicted Starting XI

Nikita Khaikin – Fredrik Sjøvold, Odin Bjørtuft, Haitam Aleesami, Fredrik Bjørkan – Patrick Berg, Sondre Fet, Håkon Evjen – Ole Blomberg, Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Høgh.

Match Official

Referee Profile: Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver (England)

• Matches officiated – 20 (International matches, 2024/25-2025/26);
• Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 86;
• Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
• Red cards shown – 3;
• Average fouls per match – 24;
• Penalties awarded – 30%.

Galatasaray vs Bodo/Glimt Match Prediction

Main Prediction Rationale

In the upcoming fixture, I lean towards favoring the home side. Galatasaray is exceptionally strong on their own turf, where they have remained unbeaten in 29 consecutive official matches (21 wins and 8 draws). The Turkish club also boasts a strong record against Norwegian teams, having avoided defeat in three consecutive home European matches against them (two wins and one draw). Even the reigning English champions, Liverpool, experienced Galatasaray’s home prowess, suffering a 0-1 loss in Istanbul.

Goal-Scoring Expectation

I also anticipate a high-scoring affair in this encounter. Galatasaray consistently scores at home in the (in 9 of their last 10 home games), yet they frequently concede (in 5 of their last 6 home matches). Bodo/Glimt, on the other hand, is predominantly a home team and has a mediocre away record in this competition. Nevertheless, the Scandinavians have scored in 6 of their last 7 away matches, but they have also conceded in 9 of their last 10 away European outings.

Final Betting Tip

My prediction – “Galatasaray Win and Total Goals Over 2.5” for a competitive coefficient.