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Turkish giants Galatasaray will take on in form Benfica in a Champions League encounter counting for the Group C of the competition.
After a difficult start to the season, Galatasaray is in pretty good shape right now, winning 4 of the last 5 matches in all competition. However, the only time they failed to win in this timespan was in the crucial match against Astana, a 2-2 result in Kazakhstan that badly hurt Galata’s chances to advance – after the Turks previously lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid at home.
Benfica’s 2-1 win in Madrid was a fantastic result and, after the first round win against Astana, the Portugese side is in a very good position to qualify or even win the Group. The visitors are in excellent form, winning 6 of the last 7 games, only losing to Porto on the road – a team that is playing some top football this season.
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Team news & lineups:
Both teams will miss one player, Hamit Altintop for Galatasaray and Eduardo Salvio for Benfica.
Galatasaray: Muslera – Sabri, Chedjou, Balta, Carole – Inan, Kisa – Oztekin, Schneider, Podolski – Yilmaz
Benfica: Cesar – Nelsinho, Jardel, Luisao, Eliseu – Guedes, Samaris, Almeida, Gaitan – Jonas, Mitroglou
Benfica is obviously the better team here, but Galatasaray’s home court advantage will be a massive factor and considering the good form of the hosts, they have reasons to believe they can get something from this game. I believe Benfica won`t be too disappointed with a draw, so I would not be surprised at all if the two sides will end up splitting the points.
Actually, the draw seems the most likely and logical result, so I reckon there`s good value on betting on it. Benfica is not so strong to expect a win in Istanbul, they don`t even need it, but Galatasaray doesn`t seem to have the strength to beat a better organized, more talented and red hot side like the visitors.
My tip is a draw to occur. Low – medium stakes don`t hold much risks, while the return of investment on such good odds can be pretty high. Good bet to have on the portfolio for this Champions League matchday I reckon. Prediction: Galatasaray – Benfica 1-1.
Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.50 @ Bet365
Stake: 4
Possible profit: 10
Event date: 21 October
