Galatasaray vs Barcelona prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 13, 2026
On October 13, 2026, Galatasaray and Barcelona will meet in the second round of the Champions League league phase. The hosts will try to make life difficult for one of the tournament favorites.
Galatasaray vs Barcelona team news and expert analysis
The Istanbul club finished the spring by once again defending their national Super Lig title. However, despite bringing in a number of star newcomers, they have already suffered several slip-ups. They even lost 0-4 to Trabzonspor! In the previous round, though, they beat Kasimpasa 3-1.
The Catalan giants lost to Atletico in both the cup and the Champions League in 2025/2026. However, they once again won the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga. Now, scoring freely, they have already pulled clear at the domestic level. In October, they beat Getafe 3-0.
The Turkish side began in Lisbon and quickly took the lead, albeit thanks to an own goal. But they then conceded three times in reply, suffering a limp defeat. Flick's men had no problems in the opening round against Feyenoord, winning 5-1 with a brace from Raphinha.
Previous meetings: Galatasaray vs Barcelona
There have already been ten head-to-head meetings, with the Catalans winning six and losing just one.
Yamal and company are expected to secure a comfortable victory this time. We are backing them with a "-1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.75).
Galatasaray vs Barcelona: key statistics and trends
- Galatasaray have won just two of their last five matches
- Galatasaray score an average of 2.29 goals and concede 1.57 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 57% of Galatasaray's matches, while the average total is 3.86 goals per match
- Barcelona have won every match this season
- Barcelona score an average of 4.43 goals and concede 1 goal per match
- Both teams have scored in 57% of Barcelona's matches, while the average total is 5.43 goals per match
Galatasaray vs Barcelona: possible starting lineups
Galatasaray play in a 4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Cakir - Elmali, Jakobs, Sanchez, Sallai - Sara, Torreira - Batrakov, Akgun, Sane - Yilmaz
Barcelona play in a 4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Garcia - Cancelo, Christensen, Cubarsi, Kounde - Pedri, Rodri, Olmo - Adeyemi, Raphinha, Yamal
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