Barcelona vs Galatasaray Predictions and Betting Tips
Barcelona welcome Galatasaray to the Camp Nou for the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie this Thursday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
The last three meetings between both sides have ended with Barcelona coming out victorious and taking into account their recent results, it wouldn't come as a surprise if they pick up their fourth consecutive win against the Turks.
Barcelona back to their best
Barcelona were nothing short of clinical in their playoff second leg tie against Napoli, netting four times for a 5-3 victory on aggregate. It's safe to say that the Catalans are slightly getting back to the side they once were as they head into this game off the back of a four-game winning streak. By the odd goal of three, Xavi and his troops secured a come-from-behind win last weekend against Elche, stretching their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games. They're far from the summit of the LaLiga Santander standings, however, they do have what it takes to go all the way in this competition.
Galatasaray went unbeaten in their group stage campaign, amassing a total of 12 points from a possible 18. Although this made sure of a straight slot into the round of 16, they were surely dealt a bad hand given that they take on a Barcelona side who look unstoppable at the moment. Currently 12th in the Turking top-flight, Galatasaray were on the wrong side of things last weekend away at Konyaspor who put an end to their four-game unbeaten streak in the league.
Barcelona vs Galatasaray Team News
Barcelona possible starting XI:
Ter Stegen; Dest, Araujo, Pique, Alba; Pedri, Busquets, De Jong; Traore, Aubameyang, Torres
Galatasaray possible starting lineup:
Pena; Elabdellaoui, Marcao, Nelsson, Van Aanholt; Pulgar; Morutan, Kutlu, Cicaldau, Akturkoglu; Mohamed
Barcelona vs Galatasaray Prediction: 3-0
Barcelona have found their rhythm under head coach Xavi in recent weeks as we've seen them net a whopping 14 goals in their last four-game in all competitions. We expect to add a couple of goals to this tally against a Galatasaray side who aren't the best when it comes to keeping out the opposition.
