Manchester City vs Galatasaray Prediction, Odds and Picks for Tomorrow, 01/28/26

Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt last week ranks as one of the biggest shocks that they have suffered under Pep Guardiola and leaves them vulnerable to missing out on a spot in the top 8 of this year’s Champions League. The Citizens currently find themselves 11th, 1 of an amazing 8 teams who are level on 13 points heading into the deciding game. However, 5 of those teams have better goal difference than Guardiola’s men, meaning that even a win in this final league phase game against Galatasaray may not be enough to secure a top-8 finish.

The Turkish team is all but guaranteed a spot in the knockout stages but their chances of a top-8 finish are over after taking just 1 point from the last 9 available in this competition. Despite having one of the best strikers in Europe in Victor Osimhen, goals have been hard to come by for Gala, they have just 9 in 7 league phase games. They have kept things tight at the back; however, as only 8 teams in the Champions League have conceded fewer than their 9. Okan Buruk’s men do currently top the Turkish Super Lig and should provide a tough challenge for City, who have been far from their usual levels in recent weeks.

The hosts have only won 3 of their last 8 games in all competitions and they have missed a real opportunity to put more pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. January signings Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi will be unavailable to play in this final match of the league phase. City will also be without Rodri, who was sent off in Norway last time out and are still without key defenders Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and John Stones. As a result, the hosts’ lineup could have a makeshift feel and Galatasaray’s chances should not be underestimated. We could see plenty of goals in this one.

If you’re looking for a new sportsbook, check out bet365, the world’s #1 sportsbook. They have an amazing sign-up offer where you can INSTANTLY receive $200 in bonus bets from a $5 wager, regardless of whether that bet wins or loses! There’s no catch, it’s really that simple. Join Bet365 right now ⏰ in time to fade or follow our experts’ Manchester City vs Galatasaray predictions.