Galatasaray Set to Face Bodo/Glimt at Home in Upcoming Matchup
Galatasaray is set to host Bodo/Glimt in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash today at 19:45. This marks both teams’ first meeting in this prestigious tournament.
Match Overview
Currently, Galatasaray stands at 21st place in the group with 3 points, having secured 1 win and 1 loss. Bodo/Glimt, with 2 draws, is positioned at 24th with 2 points.
- Galatasaray’s Champions League results:
- Lost to Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5.
- Defeated Liverpool 1-0.
- Bodo/Glimt’s Champions League results:
- Draws against Slavia Prague (2-2) and Tottenham (2-2).
Galatasaray’s European Experience
Galatasaray has extensive experience in European competitions, participating in 330 matches overall. Their statistics include:
- 117 wins
- 124 losses
- 89 draws
In these encounters, they scored 453 goals and conceded 503.
Champions League Record
Within the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray has played 124 matches, achieving:
- 30 victories
- 63 defeats
- 31 draws
They scored 124 goals but allowed 215 from their opponents.
Coach Okan Buruk’s Track Record
Okan Buruk has managed Galatasaray in 28 European matches, securing 11 wins, 9 losses, and 8 draws. His experience includes:
- 16 Champions League matches
- 12 Europa League matches
Bodo/Glimt’s Performance in Norway
Bodo/Glimt currently ranks second in the Norwegian League, with a record of:
- 17 wins
- 4 draws
- 3 losses
They have collected 55 points and recently defeated Sarpsborg 5-2.
Home Advantage for Galatasaray
Galatasaray remains strong at home, not losing at RAMS Park since the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League playoff against Young Boys. They have since played 29 official matches, resulting in:
- 21 wins
- 8 draws
Injuries and Referee Details
Wilfried Singo, who is recovering from injury, will not participate in the match against Bodo/Glimt. The match referee is Michael Oliver from the English Football Association, assisted by Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring. Andrew Madley will serve as the fourth official, with VAR duties handled by Andrew Dallas and AVAR by Clay Ruperti.
