Barcelona have made a 100% start to the 2026/27 season. They are hoping to extend that when they take on Galatasaray in the Champions League at Rams Park.

Osimhen To Start As Galatasaray Target Shock Victory

Galatasaray are set to recall Victor Osimhen to the starting lineup. The Nigerian made his return to fitness off the bench in the 3-1 win over Kasımpaşa on Friday. He has struck six times in five league outings.

Osimhen’s physical advantage over Barcelona centre-backs Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín is something the hosts will look to exploit. Rafael Leão should also ask questions on the left flank, but he’s yet to score or assist in seven outings for club and country this season.

Wilfried Singo is the main injury concern for Okan Buruk heading into this game. Roland Sallai is fit again, but Barış Alper Yılmaz could be preferred at right-back after scoring and completing three dribbles from the role last time out.

Galatasaray predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Çakır; B. Yılmaz, Sánchez, Bardakcı, Jakobs; Lemina, Torreira; Akgün, Batrakov, Leão; Osimhen.

Barcelona Missing Raphinha For Trip To Istanbul

Raphinha is the most significant injury absentee for Barcelona as they head to Turkey. The Brazilian has scored 14 goals in eight appearances, but he’s sidelined along with Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji.

Hansi Flick will make some changes from the side that beat Getafe 3-0. Pedri should return in midfield, while Pau Cubarsí, Fermín López and João Cancelo are also pushing for recalls.

Lamine Yamal will be the main offensive threat. The teenager has registered eight goals and seven assists in nine outings for his club this term across all competitions. He has the speed and skill to seriously test Galatasaray left-back Ismail Jakobs.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): J. García; E. García, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, F. López, Gordon; Jesus.

Galatasaray vs Barcelona Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Over 3 goals
  • Odds: 1.25 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 1-3 Barcelona
  • 22Bet Booking Code: M66Q4

Key stats:

  • Six of the previous seven Barcelona games have produced at least four goals.
  • The Catalans are averaging 4.33 goals scored per 90 minutes across all competitions.
  • 88% of Galatasaray fixtures this season have produced four or more goals.

Barcelona were 2-1 winners when they last took on Galatasaray in Istanbul in 2022, but both sides have more firepower now. Osimhen’s presence will ensure the home team offer a threat. He scored seven times in 10 appearances in the last Champions League.

There is a risk that the visitors are not at their offensive best given the absence of Raphinha. However, Gabriel Jesus has netted in three of his past four Barça appearances and is a capable deputy.

Matches involving the Catalans are averaging 5.22 goals in total this term. Given that, backing over 3 goals is a safe pick at 1.25.

Galatasaray vs Barcelona Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Barcelona to win & Both teams to score
  • Odds: 1.95 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: N6TQ4

Galatasaray have netted 2.13 goals per game on average this season. They are expected to score against a Barcelona side that has kept just one clean sheet in five outings.

However, Pedri and Rodri will take control in midfield for the visitors. So far, Barça have won all nine of their fixtures by two goals or more. They offer value to win a game that sees both teams score at 1.95.

Verdict: Over 3 goals (1.25) — Galatasaray 1-3 Barcelona.