Galatasaray - Braga predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Galatasaray - Braga predictions Champions League Uefa, International	02/10/2012 20:45	full time result	Galatasaray Win	1.91	Bet at Coral
Betting prediction was written by Anton

GALATASARAY – BRAGA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Galatasaray have started the Super Lig well and sit atop the table after 6 matches.  They had won 4 of their first 5 league matches, drawing the other, but suffered their first defeat away at Orduspor at the weekend.  They have scored 15 goals in those 6 matches, conceding 8.  5 of their 6 matches have been over 2.5 Goals.  They will feel unlucky to have been beaten in their first Champions League match, a 1-0 defeat at Manchester United.  Despite United being heavy favourites going into the game, Galatasaray matched them for most of the game and should have had a penalty near the end.

Braga are 3^rd in Primeira Liga after 5 matches.  They have 10 points, just one off leaders Benfica and Porto.  They have won of their last 4 matches after a week one draw and have won all their games by 2+ goals. 3 of the 5 games have been over 2.5 Goals.  Braga’s first CL game was a very disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Cluj, thanks to two early goals from Rafael Bastos.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Galatasaray spent plenty of money in the summer looking to retain that Super Liga title and make an impact in the Champions League.  Over €20m was spent on fees and in the short term at least it seems to be working as they sit top of the league again currently, albeit after only 6 matches.  They seem to rotate players often, especially attackers, so it will be interesting to see how the team lines up for this match.  Top scorer Burak Yilmaz has started only 2 league games so far despite scoring 4 goals.

Braga are in good form coming into this with a 4-1 home win a week ago followed up with a 2-0 away win on Friday. One of their top players this season has been striker Eder who leads the team with 3 league goals in 3 starts.  The 24 year old signed on a free in the summer from Academica so his arrival will be a bonus for the club.

GALATASARAY – BRAGA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Galatasaray are strong favourites as the home side here which I agree with.  They are a best price of 1.91 with Coral which I feel is too high and will be backing before the price moves in.

Galatasaray have won all 4 of their competitive home matches this season, scoring 11 goals.

GALATASARAY – BRAGA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The Asian market expects a Galatasaray win to be more likely than another other result.  The AH of Galatasaray -0.5 is top priced at 1.87 with 188bet, but if you like this bet then you’d be best sticking with the 1x2 market where the odds are better for the same bet.

GALATASARAY – BRAGA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Galatasaray have shown this year they can score goals and concede them, they easily lead the Super Lig in goals scored with 15 but have also conceded 8 which is among the bottom half.

Braga has also conceded over a goal a game while scoring over 2 goals.

I think the value here is in the over, especially with it being a generous 2.09 with Pinnacle.

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