Preview: Galatasaray vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Los Colchoneros haven’t lost to the Lions in their six attempts.

Galatasaray are ready to battle it out against Atletico Madrid in what is going to be the round 7 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This will be an interesting fixture, taking place at the RAMS Park.

The Turkish giants Galatasaray will be at home and it is going to be an added advantage for them coming into the game. They have won three of their six UCL games of the current season and will be keen to secure another win. The Lions have performed inconsistently in their last three matches and will receive a strong fight from the visitors.

Atletico Madrid have secured wins in their last two domestic games and will be looking to extend their winning run now. The Diego Simeone-led side have won four of their six Champions League matches in the current campaign. Los Colchoneros will be away from home, but will be looking to put up a strong fight against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Turkiye
• Stadium: RAMS Park
• Date: Wednesday, January 21
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Galatasaray: W-W-L-W-D

Atleti: W-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

Victor Osimhen have come up with some good performances in the AFCON 2025 for the Nigeria national football team. He will be looking to continue his form coming into the UEFA Champions League. The 27-year-old has found the net six times in the four European competition matches.

Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid)

The 30-year-old Norwegian was once again in the score sheet for Atletico Madrid. He is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal for his side in the last LaLiga matchup. Alexander Sorloth has scored three goals in the last four games for his side and will be looking to add more to his tally.

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— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) January 18, 2026

Match Facts

• Atletico Madrid are on a two-match winning streak.
• Galatasaray have won one of their last three games.
• Los Colchoneros are on a three-match winning run against the Lions.

Galatasaray vs Atleti: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win @21/20 Ladbrokes
• Alexander Sorloth to score @31/20 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @16/25 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Galatasaray will miss out on the services of Metehan Baltaci. He is suspended. Wilfriend Singo might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Clement Lenglet is not going to be in action for Atletico Madrid as he is injured.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Galatasaray won: 0

Atleti won: 4

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Baena; Alvarez, Sorloth

Galatasaray predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Çakir (GK); Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Elmali; Lemina, Gundogan; Sane, Akgun, Yilmaz; Osimhen

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to put up an interesting show, but Atletico Madrid are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Galatasaray in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Galatasaray 1-2 Atleti

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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