Arne Slot’s wounded Liverpool side need a big performance to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
The Reds lost 1-0 at Galatasaray last week in the first leg of the last-16 tie, and then followed that result up with a disappointing 1-1 draw with Tottenham in the Premier League.
Qualification for next season’s Champions League is in serious jeopardy as a consequence, so anything but a win vs Gala would spell immense danger for Slot’s job.
The pressure is on at Anfield, and here is our full match preview, featuring some sports betting tips based on the latest Champions League odds.
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Where can I watch Liverpool vs Galatasaray in the UK?
Liverpool vs Galatasaray will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Liverpool vs Galatasaray Preview
Recent results
The 1-0 loss in Istanbul and draw with Spurs mean Liverpool have won just one one of the last four across all competitions – which was the 3-1 victory at Wolves in the FA Cup.
But Gala are now on a five-match winning streak following last Saturday’s 3-0 Super Lig win over Istanbul Basaksehir, a run which also includes a huge 1-0 win at city rivals Besiktas.
Head-to-head record
This is the seventh meeting between Liverpool and Galatasaray. The Reds have lost each of the last three after suffering two 1-0 defeats in Istanbul this season. Liverpool’s sole win over Gala came way back in September 2006, a 3-2 triumph at Anfield.
Team news
Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni are expected to be the only absentees for Liverpool.
Enes Buyk is out with injury for Galatasaray, while key centre-back Davinson Sanchez is suspended for this fixture after collecting a yellow card last week – which is a significant blow for the visitors.
Liverpool vs Galatasaray Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Liverpool are massive favourites to record a crucial win at Anfield, priced as low as 1.26. A victory for Galatasaray is at odds of 9.20, while the draw is 6.20.
Liverpool vs Galatasaray Betting Tips
First half result – Liverpool @ 1.56
European nights at Anfield are nearly always special occasions, and the fans are often loudest just after kick-off. This usually helps the players land a decisive blow in the opening 45 minutes, which we are predicting the Reds to do once again.
Dominik Szoboszlai to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 1.62
Szoboszlai has been Liverpool’s standout performer in the Champions League this season with four goals and 12 shots on target. Slot cannot afford to waste his versatile main man at right-back for such a crucial fixture, so expect the Hungarian to line up in the No10 role. And from there, he should easily record at least one SOT – a feat achieved in each of his last seven Champions League outings.
Victor Osimhen to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 3.40
Talking of SOT, no one has recorded more in the Champions League this season than Osimhen (25). The Nigerian is averaging 2.77 per game in the metric, so this selection could be a fantastic source of value – especially with Liverpool needing to play on the front foot and potentially susceptible to counterattacks.
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