Combo Treble 24/10/23

Bayern have scored the joint most goals in the Bundesliga with 3.13 goals per game.

This form has spilled over to Europe, the Bavarians are averaging 3.00 goals per game from an xG of 2.18.

In fact, Bayern have scored two or more goals in each and every game so far this season.

This is in no small part thanks to Harry Kane, he has 15 combined goals and assists in just 11 games for Bayern. An impressive 1.36 goal contributions per game!

Despite taking 4 points through the opening two games, Galatasaray have conceded two goals in both of their matches against Manchester United and Kobenhavn. The Turkish side conceded 0.56 goals from an xGA of 0.68.

Four goals combined from an xGA of 2.48. This points out frailty in the goalkeeping department, with Muslera being beaten far too easily.

As with goals scored, Bayern also top their domestic division in corners, winning 7.63 per game.

This number remains fairly consistent in UEFA competition, 7.50 per game.

Bayern have recorded at least 5 corners in 7/8 league games.

This year’s Champions League games have seen Bayern earn 7 and 8 corners against Manchester United and Kobenhavn.

Galatasaray only give up 3.00 corners per game in Turkey but this number spikes to 6.00 in the Champions League.

Galatasaray are one of the cleanest sides in Turkey, recording 1.89 bookings per game.

However, the pace of elite European football appears to have taken its toll, The Lions have been cautioned 2.50 through two games.

Bayern draw 9.00 fouls, leading to opponents being booked 1.63 times. These numbers in the Champion’s League stand at 8.50 & 2.00.

The Red Devils score an underwhelming 1.22 goals per game from an xG of 1.74. Pointing to the issues with finishing as they search for a regular number 9.

United have stepped up their output in Europe, scoring 2.50 goals per game in their losses to Bayern and Galatasaray.

Copenhagen have struggled at the back this year, conceding over a goal per game in Denmark (1.25). Things have not got any better in continental competition, conceding twice against both Bayern and Galatasaray.

Man Utd are one of the leading sides in the Premier League when it comes to corners, 6.89 per game.

In two games in Europe, they have recorded 6.00 corners.

Copenhagen conceded 5.42 corners in the Danish Superliga and this number rises to 8.50 in the Champions League.

In a game where Manchester United will control things and create a lot of chances, I’d expect corners to come in pretty early.

Copenhagen rack up 2.08 cards per game in their league, increasing to 3.50 in UEFA competition.

Man Utd draw 9.89 fouls per game, leading to opponents picking up 2.22 cards. This is consistent in Europe, with opponents receiving 2.00 bookings per game.

Los Blancos score 2.10 goal per game.

This is largely due to Jude Bellingham’s 8 goals in 9 starts. The Englishman scored 39% of Madrid’s goals; adding two assists increases Jude’s share of the goals to 48%!

In the Champions League, Madrid score 2.00 goals, three against Napoli and one against Union Berlin.

Braga have shown vulnerability at the back; conceded 2.50 goals in their games against Napoli and Union Berlin.

Real win 6.30 corners in La Liga, the second most in the league.

This number almost doubles to a competition leading 12.50 in europe!

Braga concede 6.25 corners in Portugal, rising to 8.0 in the Champions League.

Braga pick up 2.63 bookings per game in Liga Portuguesa.

This level is only slightly higher in Europe – 3.00 cautions per 90.

Real have drawn 9.50 fouls, and have seen both opponents so far pick up a card.

I would expect at least one card for the Portuguese side as they struggle to get a foothold in the game.