Our Man City vs Galatasaray Prediction: 3-1
Man City vs Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 28, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Man City vs Galatasaray prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City's Last Match – Man Utd vs Man City
Man City will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 England Premier League defeat at the hands of Man Utd on January 17. In that match, Man City controlled 68% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man Utd | 32% | 10 (7) | 2.03 | 37 |
 Man City | 68% | 4 (1) | 0.44 | 87 |
Galatasaray's Last Match – Galatasaray vs Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
Galatasaray will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Türkiye Super Lig draw with Gazisehir Gaziantep FK on January 17. In that match, Galatasaray recorded 68% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galatasaray | 68% | 10 (3) | 1.58 | 57 |
 Gazisehir Gaziantep FK | 32% | 7 (5) | 0.98 | 19 |
Man City vs Galatasaray Stats
Key Stats
| Man City | Galatasaray | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Galatasaray average 1.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.