Galatasaray vs Liverpool Predictions

Liverpool, in excellent form with five consecutive wins, are the clear favourite. Galatasaray suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat in their opening UCL match, and Liverpool’s strong recent record in the Champions League points toward an away victory

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Rams Park, Istanbul

Date: Tuesday, 30^th September 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Liverpool must bounce back in the Champions League on Tuesday against hosts Galatasaray at RAMS Park after they were beaten in the Premier League against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

The Turkish Super Lig side lost 5-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt on September 18, whereas the Reds beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 on September 17 at Anfield.

Head-to-head:

• Galatasaray have won one of the four UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Liverpool recorded just one win as well.
• The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
• Galatasaray scored six goals in those games.
• Liverpool hit the back of the net on six occasions.
• Galatasaray have a strong home record against English teams in UEFA competitions, losing only one of their last eight matches (W4 D3).
• Liverpool’s away form in Turkey is less impressive, with just one win in six UEFA matches against Turkish teams (D1 L4).
• Liverpool enter the match in excellent form, having won 13 of their last 14 Champions League group stage/league phase games.
• Their first two meetings produced two goals.
• Their last two encounters produced 10 goals.

Form:

• Galatasaray in the UCL: L
• Galatasaray in all competitions: W-W-L-W-W
• Liverpool in the UCL: W
• Liverpool in all competitions: W-W-W-W-L

Team News:

• For the Turkish side, Kazımcan Karataş and Gökdeniz Gürpüz are ineligible, reducing bench options. Moreover, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has returned from an ankle issue. He is still not fully fit, yet he looks set to feature in the contest.
• Liverpool face problems too, as Stefan Bajcetic recovers from a hamstring injury, and Giovanni Leoni remains sidelined with an ACL injury.

Player(s) to watch:

• Bariş Alper Yilmaz continues to shine in the Turkish Super Lig, showing sharp finishing and creative play that helps his teammates. His recent form adds spark and consistency. As Galatasaray prepare to face the Reds, he looks ready to make a decisive impact in the important moments. He has scored three goals and provided three assists in six matches so far in all competitions in 2025/26.
• Dominik Szoboszlai has begun the new season strongly, and his free-kick winner against Arsenal showed his precision. Moreover, his vision in midfield keeps attacks moving, while his long-range shooting creates constant danger. Consequently, Galatasaray must stay alert, as his creativity and goals can quickly change a match. He has scored one goal and provided two assists in eight games in all competitions so far in 2025/26.