Galatasaray v CFR Cluj predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Galatasaray v CFR Cluj predictions Champions League Uefa, International	23/10/2012 20:45	full time result	Galatasaray Win	1.73	Bet at Coral
Betting prediction was written by Anton

GALATASARAY V CFR CLUJ PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: STATS AND FACTS

Despite sitting atop the Super Lig with 15 points after 8 games Galatasaray are having a shocking run of form.  They have not won in their last 5 matches, with 2 draws and 3 losses.  They have conceded 10 goals in those 5 games and scored just 4 themselves.  If they don’t turn things around quickly then they will lose their lead at the top of the league and start dropping down the table.  The Champions League has not been any better for them recently with two losses in their two group games.  An impressive display away at Old Trafford left them feeling unlucky at coming away with a 1-0 loss but a 2-0 home defeat to Braga has no excuses.

Cluj has had a very poor season so far by their standards and sit just 9^th in the league with 16 points from 12 matches.  They have lost their last 3 matches in all competitions and their season could be over before Christmas if they don’t change their performances.  They have had a bit more luck in the Champions League though with a strong 2-0 away win at Braga before losing at home to Manchester United in game week 2.

RUN OF PLAY AND TEAM NEWS

Galatasaray has spent far too much money this summer for the kind of results they have had recently.  Not many teams in world football can afford to spend €20m on new recruits, including a large €8.6m on Nordin Amrabat from Kayserispor.  He has not lived up to expectations though with just 1 goal in 8 appearances, albeit 5 from the bench.

Despite their poor overall form if you look at Galatasaray’s home league form then you’ll see 3 wins and two draws in their last 5 matches which is a lot better than their away form.  They are still having defensive problems however with 6 goals conceded in those 5 games.  If they can manage a clean sheet tonight then they’d have an easy victory in my opinion.

Cluj has managed to score goals this season, with 21 in their 12 league matches but they have also conceded 16 which isn’t good enough for a team wanting to fight for the league title.  Their away form is especially bad losing 3 of their last 4 away league matches, but they do have a win in their lone Champions League away match.

GALATASARAY V CFR CLUJ PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Galatasaray are strong favourites for this match as the home team.  Their recent form may look terrible but their home record, especially in the league is still strong.  I think they have the higher quality side and should manage to win this at home.

Coral are being generous offering 1.73 on the home win which has to be snapped up!  I would expect the price to drop tomorrow so get on as quickly as possible.

GALATASARAY - CFR CLUJ PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

If you are really confident on Galatasaray and want bigger odds than the 1X2 then the AH market gives us plenty of options.  A nice price for me is Galatasaray -1 which is 2.25 on Pinnacle, this will be refunded if they win by just 1 goal and win if they have a 2+ goal lead.

I think if Galatasaray can get an early goal their confidence will increase and they can run out easy victors.  If you agree, click here to visit Pinnacle to put on the bet.

GALATASARAY - CFR CLUJ PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Of their last 5 league matches, Galatasaray have averged 3.4 goals a match.  Only 2 of Cluj last 5 games have ended in over 2.5 goals however.

I think the under is a deserved favourite here and 1.91 with Pinnacle on Under 2.5 Goals is a tempting bet.

GALATASARAY V CFR CLUJ PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: THE END

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