{"id":2830,"date":"2026-03-17T13:25:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&#038;p=2830"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:09:31","slug":"match-preview-liverpool-vs-galatasaray-18-03-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-liverpool-vs-galatasaray-18-03-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool vs Galatasaray: Predictions, Stats, Tips &amp; Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>After a 1-0 defeat in Turkey, Liverpool will look to turn things around against Galatasaray in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/champions-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Champions League<\/a> last-16 second leg this week. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick-off at Anfield is set for 4:00 PM ET on Wednesday night, so expect intensity in what could be another memorable European evening on Merseyside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool produced a famous European comeback in the first leg of their 2019 semi-final against Barcelona, and they will need similar inspiration here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mario Lemina\u2019s early goal in Istanbul has given the Turkish side a narrow but vital advantage, leaving Arne Slot\u2019s men with work to do if they are to reach the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on recent scoring trends and player form, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We&#8217;re looking at defensive solidity and set-piece threats as key factors at Anfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Our Prediction<\/th><th>Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th><th>Confidence<\/th><th>Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Both Teams To Score \u2013 No<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03841577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+110 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>Liverpool have kept 4 clean sheets in 9 European outings. Galatasaray\u2019s xG is modest for the number of games played.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virgil van Dijk Over 1.5 Shots<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03841577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+163 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td><td>Virgil van Dijk is always a threat in the opposition penalty area from set-pieces. His shot totals in home matches in the Champions League this term are quite remarkable. His figures read: 4, 5, 2, 3.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-both-teams-go-into-liverpool-vs-galatasaray\">How Both Teams Go Into Liverpool vs Galatasaray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool welcome Galatasaray to Anfield needing to overturn a 1\u20130 deficit from the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Mario Lemina\u2019s early goal in the seventh minute proved decisive in Istanbul, giving the Turkish side a narrow but important advantage heading into the return match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s side head into the game in mixed form after a 1\u20131 Premier League draw with Tottenham, leaving them with three wins, one draw, and two defeats from their last six matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 quarterfinals for the first time since the 2012\u201313 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-recent-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Recent Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Score<\/th><th>Competition<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>March 10, 2026<\/td><td>Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool<\/td><td>Champions League<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 30, 2025<\/td><td>Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool<\/td><td>Champions League<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liverpool-vs-galatasaray-prediction\">Liverpool vs Galatasaray prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s superior stats across attack and defense, combined with home advantage and Galatasaray\u2019s 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 \u2014 can the hosts finally break their duck against the Turkish side? Our top pick is for both teams not to score (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03841577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Odds +110<\/a>) and for Virgil van Dijk to have Over 1.5 shots (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/dl\/sportsbookredirect?affiliate=365_03841577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Odds +163<\/a>) with Bet365.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Premier League stats:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/us\/epl-standings\/\">EPL standings<\/a> | <a href=\"\/us\/premier-league-top-scorers-goal-leaders\/\">Top scorers<\/a> | <a href=\"\/us\/premier-league-assist-leaders\/\">Assist leaders<\/a> | <a href=\"\/us\/epl-stats\/\">Full EPL stats hub<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 4:00 PM ET on Wednesday night, so expect intensity in what could be another memorable European evening on Merseyside. 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