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# [Liverpool vs Galatasaray Predictions | betCompare](https://betcompare.ng/football/tips/liverpool-vs-galatasaray-predictions-18-03-2026)

 Written by [Boluwatitonisola Omoniyi](https://betcompare.ng/football/tips/author/boluwatitonisola-omoniyi) | Mar 17, 2026 12:00:00 PM

**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** 

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**Match info: UEFA Champions League R16 2nd leg**

**Venue:** Anfield, Merseyside

**Date:** Wednesday, 18th March 2026

**Time: **9 pm Nigerian time

Seeking to overturn a one-goal first-leg deficit, six-time European winners Liverpool play host to Galatasaray at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday night.

Six months after losing 1-0 in Istanbul in the League Phase, the Merseysiders suffered defeat by the same scoreline in the same stadium last week, courtesy of an early goal from Mario Lemina.

**Head-to-head:**

- Liverpool have won just one of the six UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
- Galatasaray recorded three victories.
- The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
- Liverpool scored six goals, while Galatasaray hit the back of the net eight times.
- Galatasaray are on a five-match winning streak.
- The Lions secured back-to-back wins in their last three fixtures against the Reds.
- Three of their six encounters produced at least three goals.

**Form:**

- Liverpool in the Champions League: L-W-W-W-L
- Liverpool in all competitions: W-L-W-L-D
- Galatasaray in the Champions League: D-L-W-L-W
- Galatasaray in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

**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.

**Player(s) to watch:**

- **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.
- **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.

|   | **Liverpool** | **Draw** | **Galatasaray** | **GG/BTS** | **Over 2.5** | **Under 2.5** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [22Bet](https://welcome.toptrendyinc.com/redirect.aspx?pid=104141&bid=1604&redirectURL=https://22bet.com/) | 1.26 | 6.15 | 9.8 | 1.62 | 1.3 | 3.12 |
| [1XBet ](https://1xbet.ng/en?tag=d_757773m_97c_brand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22421226206&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_rPGBhCbARIsABjq9cden7xM40k4UMpBm1Rr3OIYhMFpg_dTqi9gBQymAuExo5MWCaO5lUMaAiIqEALw_wcB) | 1.31 | 6.4 | 10.2 | 1.62 | 1.3 | 3.12 |
| [**BetWinner**](https://bwredir.com/2f3p?p=%2Fregistration%2F) | 1.26 | 6.15 |  9.8 | 1.62 | 1.3 | 3.12 |

Note: These are the odds at the time of publication.

 

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