After a 1-0 defeat in Turkey, Liverpool will look to turn things around against Galatasaray in the Champions League last-16 second leg this week.
Kick-off at Anfield is set for 20:00 on Wednesday night, so expect intensity in what could be another memorable European evening at Anfield.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams To Score – No | 11/10 @ Bet365 (47.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Galatasaray have failed to score in both H2Hs this campaign. Liverpool have kept 4 clean sheets in 9 European outings, and Galatasaray’s xG is modest for the number of games played. |
| Virgil van Dijk Over 1.5 Shots | 13/8 @ Bet365 38.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Virgil van Dijk is always a threat in the opposition penalty area from set-pieces, but his shot totals in home matches in the Champions League this term are quite remarkable. His figures read: 4,5,2,3, with two of those games being against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. |
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How both teams go into Liverpool vs Galatasaray
Liverpool welcome Galatasaray to Anfield needing to overturn a 1–0 deficit from the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Mario Lemina’s early goal in the seventh minute proved decisive in Istanbul, giving the Turkish side a narrow but important advantage heading into the return match.
Liverpool have produced famous European comebacks in the past, although they have only overturned a first-leg defeat twice in the Champions League knockout stages. Those successes came in memorable semi final ties against Chelsea in 2007 and Barcelona in 2019. Arne Slot’s side head into the game in mixed form after a 1–1 Premier League draw with Tottenham, leaving them with three wins, one draw and two defeats from their last six matches.
Despite that inconsistency, Anfield remains a difficult place for visiting teams in Europe. Liverpool have won 15 of their last 19 UEFA matches at home and also hold a strong record against Turkish opposition on Merseyside. Galatasaray arrive with confidence after winning five of their previous six games and are aiming to reach the Champions League quarter finals for the first time since the 2012–13 season.
Liverpool team news
Liverpool face a number of absences for the second leg. Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley and Stefan Bajčetić will not feature, and several other squad members are also ineligible to play.
Galatasaray team news
Galatasaray will be missing key defender Davinson Sánchez due to suspension.
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Galatasaray have had the edge in recent meetings, winning both games this season without conceding. The Reds have yet to find the net against the Turkish side in 2025/26.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/03/26 | Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool | Champions League |
| 30/09/25 | Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool | Champions League |
Conclusion
Liverpool’s superior stats across attack and defence, combined with home advantage and Galatasaray’s recent discipline issues, point to a strong chance of the Reds taking all three points. Yet, with Galatasaray having frustrated Liverpool twice already this season, the question remains — can the hosts finally break their duck against the Turkish side? Our top pick is for both teams not to score at 11/10 and for Virgil van Dijk to have Over 1.5 shots at 13/8 with bet365.
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