Preview: Galatasaray vs Liverpool Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg

The Lions have already defeated the Reds once this season.

Galatasaray are now going to lock horns with Liverpool FC for their first leg round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an intense clash at RAMS Park.

The Lions have secured back-to-back wins in their last three matches and will be eager to keep their positive run of form going. They outplayed Juventus in the playoff round to secure a spot in the round of 16 of the UCL. Galatasaray will be at home, but the upcoming game will not be the easiest for them.

Liverpool FC will not be looking to repeat the same mistakes against the Lions. They have already faced a defeat once and will be looking to turn the tide now.

The Arne Slot-led side will be away from home, and this might become a bit problematic for them. The Reds have capable players in the squad and will be eager to outplay their opponents.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
• Stadium: RAMS Park
• Date: Tuesday, March 10
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 PM IST/ 05:45 PM GMT/ 12:45 PM ET/ 09:45 AM PT
• Referee: Jesus Gil
• VAR: In use

Form:

Galatasaray: L-L-W-W-W

Liverpool: W-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

Victor Osimhen is going to be one of the important players in the attacking front for Galatasaray. In eight UEFA Champions League matches of the ongoing season, he has scored seven goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. The 27-year-old is in decent form and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

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— Victor Osimhen (@victorosimhen9) November 5, 2025

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah has now scored in back-to-back matches for Liverpool FC and will be looking to keep his goal-scoring run going. Even though he has not been in his top form this season, the 33-year-old will be a crucial part for the Reds in the final third. He will lead the attack from the right and will surely create problems for the hosts.

Robbo 🔗 Salah ⚽️Linking up for our second 👌 pic.twitter.com/eq5lxHcv6W

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 7, 2026

Match Facts

• Galatasaray are on a three-match winning streak.
• Liverpool have won four of their last five games.
• Two of the last five meetings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Galatasaray vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @5/6 Betway
• Mo Salah to score @2/1 Betway
• Goals under 3.5 @8/13 bet365

Injury and Team News

Galatasaray will miss out on the services of Enes Buyuk due to his injury and Metehan Bataci because of his suspension.

Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are not going to be in action for Liverpool. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Galatasaray won: 2

Liverpool won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Çakir (GK); Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Sane, Yilmaz; Osimhen

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

Alisson (GK); Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Match Prediction

Neither of the sides will be looking to back down. Liverpool FC are likely to edge past Galatasaray in their upcoming round of 16 clash of the UEFA Champions League.

Prediction: Galatasaray 1-2 Liverpool

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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