Preview: Galatasaray vs Juventus Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Playoffs first-leg

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in favour of the Aslan.

Galatasaray are all set to lock horns with Juventus FC for their first-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. The RAMS Park will witness this intense contest between these clubs.

The Aslan have been doing well in the domestic competitions, but their last few performances in the UCL have been poor. They will be at home, which will keep them at an advantage, for the first leg and will be gunning for a win. Galatasaray will have a tough contest ahead.

📸🦁 #GSvJUVE #UCL pic.twitter.com/DjFitjmGHb

— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) February 14, 2026

Juventus FC have underperformed in their last three matches. They will be away from home for their UEFA Champions League playoffs fixture and are going to be under pressure.

The Old Lady will be looking to put up a strong fight against the Aslan. They are a capable side, but are not in their best form at the moment.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
• Stadium: RAMS Park
• Date: Tuesday, February 17
• 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: L-W-W-W-W

Juventus: D-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Mauro Icardi (Galatasaray)

Mauro Icardi is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the Turkish Super Lig and is going to play an important role in the attacking front yet again. It was a top performance by the 32-year-old. He will be keen to put up another top performance, but this time in the UEFA Champions League.

Manuel Locatelli (Juventus)

Manuel Locatelli will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side both in the midfield and the final third. He scored an important goal in the previous game for Juventus, but it was not enough for his side. Locatelli can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals.

Match Facts

• Galatasaray are on a four-match winning streak.
• Juventus have won only one of their last five games.
• The Old Lady have secured only one win in their six attempts against the Aslan.

Galatasaray vs Juventus: Betting Tips and Odds

• Galatasaray to win @5/2 bet365
• Mauro Icardi to score @23/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Galatasaray will miss out on the services of Enes Emre Buyuk as he is injured, and Metehan Baltaci due to his suspension.

Khephren Thuram, Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are not going to be in action for Juventus. They are not match fit.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Galatasaray won: 2

Juventus won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Galatasaray predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Çakir (GK); Boey, Sánchez, Bardakci, Elmali; Sane, Gündogan, Lemina, Lang; Osimhen, Icardi

Juventus predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Di Gregorio (GK); Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; McKennie, Locatelli, Miretti; Conceição, David, Yildiz

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these sides. Galatasaray are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Juventus FC in their upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Juventus

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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