The Turkish side beat Benfica 2-1 at home two weeks ago to halt the Portuguese champions’ unbeaten run in Group C. While Galatasaray are looking to proceed with the good run away in Portugal, Benfica coach Rui Vitoria believes that his side will emerge victorious in this fixture. Benfica have won 12 and lost just one of their last 16 European home matches. The Eagles will be boosted by their recent 4-0 win away to Tondela on Friday ahead of Tuesday’s encounter.
Galatasaray’s victory over weekday opponents a fortnight ago was their first win in European matches. But coach Hamza Hamzaoglu believes that his side can still qualify if they win against Atletico Madrid and Benfica away from home. The Turkish outfit have not lost in their last eight matches in all competitions, having beaten Eskisehirspor 4-0 on Thursday to ascend to the second position in the Turkish Super League. They are now two points behind league leaders Besiktas.
Team news
Benfica
The Portuguese side will most likely miss the services of Kostas Mitroglou. The Greek striker has been sidelined due to an ankle sprain.
Injured: The on-loan striker from English side Fulham could miss today's match against Galatasaray
Other players who will most likely miss the crucial match include Nelson Semedo and Eduardo Salvio due to knee injuries, and Andreas Samaris who has been suspended. Anderson Talisca could replace injured Samaris in midfield.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray are set to welcome Wesley Sneijder and Jose Rodriguez back from injury. Former Real Madrid midfielder Hamit Altintop will not feature for The Lions in this fixture due to a knee injury. Additionally, Burak Yilmaz and Selcuk Inan are a booking away from a possible ban.
Sneijder could provide more attacking options for The Lions against the Eagles on Tuesday
On which live or online channel can I watch Benfica vs Galatasaray?
- USA: on various sport channels (check our TV guide for more info)
- Canada: on TSN3
- UK: on various BT Sport channels
In the USA, watch Benfica host Galatasaray at the Estadio De Luz at 14:45 EST on ESPN3 USA or Fox Soccer 2GO USA. If you live in Canada, watch the epic encounter on TSN3 at 14:45 EST. In the United Kingdom, catch the action live on BT Sport Live Streaming or BT Sport Extra at 19:45 GMT. If you live in any other country apart from the above-mentioned, visit our live broadcast page for additional information on where to watch Benfica vs Galatasary on November 3, 2015 from your current country.
Quick facts
- Galatasaray have not won an away game in the Champions League since the 3-2 victory over Schalke 04 in the 2012-2013 season
- The Lions have so far managed to secure two draws and seven losses away from home, since they beat Schalke 04
- Benfica have scored four goals compared to Galatasaray's two in this season's Champions League
Last three matches in the Champions League
Benfica: WWL
Galatasaray: LDW
Head to head
- When the two sides met in the 2008-2009 UEFA Cup group stage match in Lisbon, The Lions won 2-0 courtesy of goals from Umit Karan and Emre Asik
- Benfica has an impressive record against Turkish sides, having won four out of their five previous encounters, and scored 16 goals
- This fixture registers an average of 2.5 goals
- Galatasaray have scored a total of four goals in the last three meetings with Benfica
- Benfica have scored a toal of three goals in their last three meetings with Galatasaray
Probable Lineups
Benfica: Ceasar, Eliseu, Luisao, Jardel, Nelsinho, Gaitain, Talisca, Almeida, Guedes, Jimenez, Jonas
Galatasaray: Muslera, Adin, Balta, Chedjou, Sarioglu, Kisa, Inan, Sneijder, Oztekin, Podolski, Bulut
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