Match Overview

The match of the 3rd round of the general stage of the Champions League 2025/26 between Galatasaray (Turkey) and Bodo Glimt (Norway) will take place on October 22 at the “Ali Sami Yen” stadium in Istanbul. Galatasaray vs Bodo Glimt: prediction and bet, odds, statistics.

Galatasaray Analysis

The Turkish side started the general stage with an unexpectedly heavy away defeat against Eintracht (1:5). As a result, their winless streak in this tournament extended to 7 matches (1 draw and 6 losses). However, in the last round, this unlucky run ended as the team sensationally defeated Liverpool at home with a score of 1:0. The club is currently in 21st place after two matches. It is also worth noting that the Istanbul team has scored in 22 of their previous 23 European club matches at home.

Galatasaray Key Statistics

• At least 3 goals have been scored in 9 of Galatasaray’s last 12 Champions League matches.
• Both teams scored in 9 of the Turkish club’s previous 12 matches in this tournament.
• The Istanbul team has not lost in their last 6 home matches in European competitions (4 wins and 2 draws). 

Galatasaray Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Uğurcan Çakır – Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Wilfried Singo, Evren Elmali – Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina – İlkay Gündoğan, Barış Yılmaz, Leroy Sané – Victor Osimhen.

Bodo Glimt Analysis

The Scandinavian team performed well in both matches of the current general stage. They drew both of their matches: away against Sparta Prague, and at home against Tottenham (both 2:2). The team is currently in 24th place in the standings. It should also be noted that in their previous 10 matches in this European competition, the Norwegians have suffered only 2 defeats (6 wins and 2 draws). 

Bodo Glimt Key Statistics

• At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of the Scandinavians’ last 7 Champions League matches.
• Both teams scored in 5 of Bodo Glimt’s last 7 matches in this tournament.
• Away from home, the Norwegians have only 2 wins in their previous 10 Champions League matches (2 draws and 6 losses).

Bodo Glimt Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

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

Referee

Michael Oliver (England)

Referee Statistics

Matches – 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 – 30%.

Galatasaray vs Bodo Glimt Match Prediction

Our Match Analysis

In the upcoming match, I will favor the hosts. The Istanbul side is very strong at home, where they have been unbeaten in 29 consecutive official matches (21 wins and 8 draws). The Turkish team also performs well against Norwegian clubs, having not lost to them in 3 consecutive home European matches (2 wins and 1 draw). The strength of Galatasaray at home has already been confirmed by the reigning English champion Liverpool, who lost 0:1 in Istanbul.

Goal Expectation

I also expect a high-scoring encounter. The Turks consistently score at home in the Champions League (in 9 of their last 10 home games), while also conceding frequently (in 5 of their last 6 home matches). The Norwegians are primarily a home team, and their away record in this tournament is mediocre. Nevertheless, the Scandinavians have scored in 6 of their last 7 away Champions League matches, but they have also conceded in 9 of their last 10 away games in this European competition. 

Final Betting Tip

My prediction is – “Galatasaray Win and Over 2.5 Goals” with odds of 1.96