Galatasaray
- Galatasaray SK have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches in all competitions, with a 1-0 loss at Kocaelispor and a 3-2 win at home to Genclerbirligi SK in their most recent Super Lig games.
- Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last 3 home games, W2, D1, L0.
Union St.-Gilloise
- Union have had a mixed run in the First Division A, W3, D1, L1 in the last 5, but their away record is less convincing, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 3 on the road.
- Union St.-Gilloise have 1 win and 1 defeat from their 2 UEFA Champions League away fixtures, averaging 2 goals per game scored and conceded.
Head-to-Head
Galatasaray SK welcome Belgian champions Union St.-Gilloise to the Turkish coast for the first time in club history on Tuesday, in a fixture which is as heavy with narrative as the potential goals and action on the pitch. Our Galatasaray SK vs Union St.-Gilloise prediction is highly anticipated as both sides look to advance.
Key Players
- Okan Buruk has been Galatasaray’s coach since June 2022, and his pragmatic, adaptable and hard-to-play style of soccer has produced good results at the Turkish giants.
- Hakim Ziyech is the creative spark and playmaker in central midfield, where he pulls the strings, and his defence-splitting passes give Galatasaray’s forwards chances.
- The team will be led by the prolific Victor Osimhen, who has scored 6 in 3 in the competition, and 4 in their last 9 at all venues.
- David Hubert took over Union in October 2025 and has brought structure and a clear tactical blueprint to the club.
- Anouar Ait El Hadj is the team’s top scorer in the Champions League, with 1 goal in 4 games, while Kevin Rodriguez has 3 in Union’s last 5 games.
Betting Insights
- At 1.63, Galatasaray are the clear favorites to win the game, while Union are priced as 5.49 outsiders. This Galatasaray SK vs Union St.-Gilloise betting tips section highlights the great value for home victory.
- Galatasaray have won both of their home games in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 4 goals in the process, while Union are averaging 2 goals scored and 2 conceded per match in their 2 away fixtures this season.
- Over 2.5 goals is coming in at a low 1.62 odds, and the forecast suggests both teams will look to impose themselves on the game with a high possibility of fireworks. Therefore, our Galatasaray SK vs Union St.-Gilloise betting tips also point toward a high-scoring affair.
Prediction
Galatasaray are the strong favorites for this game, and I’m going for them to edge out Union , who have had some good results recently, but their status as Belgian champions is no guarantee for success here.