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

The Lions have defeated the Reds twice this season.

Liverpool FC are now going to take on Galatasaray for their second leg round of 16 contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an intense outing, taking place at Anfield.

The Reds continue their inconsistent run of performances. They have underperformed in their last two games and the upcoming game is going to be a tough outing for them. The Arne Slot-led Liverpool will be at home for their next contest. They are down by a goal, but the Reds are capable of making a comeback with their capable squad.

Galatasaray are on a sensational run of form at the moment. Despite being away from home, they will be fully confident for their upcoming UEFA Champions League game. The Lions do have a one-goal advantage with them, but they must not let Liverpool take many chances.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Anfield
• Date: Thursday, March 19
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Mar 18; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Liverpool: W-L-W-L-D

Galatasaray: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

Dominik Szoboszlai is coming in after scoring another sensational free kick for Liverpool. He will play an important role in the squad yet again. In the ongoing UEFA Champions League campaign, the 25-year-old has scored four goals and has four assists to his name. He will be looking to come up with a top performance and help his side make a comeback.

Here is EVERY free-kick Dominik Szoboszlai has taken this season 🎯He added yet another long-range goal against Spurs! pic.twitter.com/kQRSmzHQji

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 15, 2026

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

Victor Osimhen has been one of the most consistent players for Galatasaray this season. He has been a key player in the final third for his side across all competitions and is going to play an important role once again. The 27-year-old has scored seven goals in the ongoing campaign of the European competition.

Match Facts

• LFC are undefeated in their last two matches.
• Galatasaray are on a five-match winning streak.
• The Lions secured back-to-back wins in their last three fixtures against the Reds.

Liverpool vs Galatasaray: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @2/7 BetFred
• Goals under 3.5 @19/20 Unibet
• Hugo Ekitike to score @8/11 Virgin Bet

Injury and Team News

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

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

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Liverpool won: 1

Galatasaray won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

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

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

Çakir (GK); Singo, Sánchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Yilmaz, Sara, Lang; Osimhen

Match Prediction

Neither of these sides will be looking to back down and it is going to be a close outing. The Reds are likely to edge past Galatasaray in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Galatasaray

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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