Bayern Munich vs. Galatasaray odds, picks and predictions
Bayern Munich (3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Galatasaray (1-1-1) to Allianz Arena Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Bayern Munich vs. Galatasaray odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.
Bayern Munich sits 2nd in the Bundesliga, the top German league. In 10 league games, Bayern is 8-2-0 and has scored 38 goals and allowed just 7. It has beat Man U 4-3, FC Copenhagen 2-1 and Galatasaray 3-1 in 3 Champions League group stage matches. Bayern's most recent game was a 4-0 road win over Borussia Dortmund, the 4th-ranked Bundesliga side.
Galatasaray sits 1st in the Super Lig, the top Turkish league. It is 10-1-0 in 11 league matches, having tallied 21 goals and allowed just 6. It beat Man U 3-2 on the road, lost 3-1 to Bayern at home and drew Copenhagen 2-2 through 3 UEFA Champions League matches. It has more expected goals than its opponent in all 3 as well. Galatasaray beat Molde a combined 5-3 in the playoff round to earn a bid in the Champions League.
Bayern Munich vs. Galatasaray odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:20 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Bayern Munich -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Galatasaray +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Draw +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -155 | U: +110)
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Bayern Munich vs. Galatasaray picks and predictions
Prediction
Bayern Munich 2, Galatasaray 1
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
Bayern is a tier above those in its group, and it should come out on top with ease here. It has won 6 of its last 7 games and has dominated many of those, winning 5 of its last 6 games by multiple goals. It has won 4 straight at home by multiple goals.
Although Galatasaray played Bayern well, it did so in front of 51,000-plus fans and may struggle on the road. At -500, back Bayern doesn't make much sense here. Avoid a moneyline play.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 3.5 (+110).
Both defenses are legit. Galatasaray has allowed 6 goals in 11 league matches while Bayern has allowed 7 goals in 10 matches. All eyes should be on Bayern as it is at home, and in its last matchup, Galatasaray played it very well.
Bayern had just 1.9 expected goals in that match. It has played 5 matches (this being the 6th) since Oct. 21 and may have tired legs as well, especially given its 3-0-0 Champions League record. With that in mind, expect a slower match and back UNDER 3.5 (+110).
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