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The Lions have already shown they can trouble the Reds this season, beating them 1-0 during the league phase of the competition.
Okan Buruk’s side reached this stage after an entertaining play-off victory over Juventus, winning 7-5 on aggregate, including a dominant 5-2 first-leg performance at Rams Park.
Liverpool arrive in strong form themselves after winning five of their last six matches in all competitions, but history suggests this could be a difficult trip.
Galatasaray v Liverpool tips
• Galatasaray / Draw (Double chance) – 1/1 with Bet365
• Victor Osimhen to play 1+ shot on target – 3/10 with Bet365
• Over 3.5 cards – 53/100 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Galatasaray / Draw (Double chance)
Galatasaray’s formidable home record makes them difficult opponents in Istanbul. They have lost just two of their last 46 home matches in all competitions (W33, D11) and are unbeaten in their last 10 European Cup / Champions League knockout games at home (W6, D4).
Their record against English clubs on home soil is also impressive, losing only one of their last nine European home games against Premier League opposition. That run includes their 1-0 win over Liverpool earlier in this season’s competition.
With Liverpool having never won in three previous Champions League visits to Rams Park, backing Galatasaray or a draw in the double chance market looks a sensible way of doubling your money.
Tip: Galatasaray / Draw (Double chance) @ 1/1
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Galatasaray avoid defeat against Liverpool.
Victor Osimhen to play 1+ shot on target
Victor Osimhen has been one of the standout performers in this season’s Champions League. The striker has scored seven goals in eight appearances, leaving him just one short of the record for the most goals by a Galatasaray player in a single Champions League campaign.
The Nigerian also proved decisive in the league-phase meeting between these sides and comes into this clash full of confidence after scoring the winner in Galatasaray’s derby victory over Beşiktaş at the weekend.
Given his central role in Galatasaray’s attack and his impressive scoring record in Europe this season, Osimhen registering at least one shot on target looks highly likely against a vulnerable Liverpool defence.
Tip: Victor Osimhen to play 1+ shot on target @ 3/10
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Victor Osimhen plays one shot on target against Liverpool.
Over 3.5 cards
Knockout matches in the Champions League often bring added intensity, and this clash between two passionate clubs could be no different.
Galatasaray’s games, particularly in Europe, tend to be physical and emotional affairs, especially in the electric atmosphere of Rams Park. Liverpool will also be determined to avoid a repeat of their earlier defeat in the competition, which should raise the stakes even further.
The last time these two sides faced off in the league phase, there were eight yellow cards. With both teams fighting for an advantage in the first leg of the tie and the pressure of a Round of 16 clash, over 3.5 cards is a realistic expectation.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least four cards shown in the Galatasaray game against Liverpool.
Galatasaray v Liverpool odds
• Galatasaray – 31/10 with Bet365
• Draw – 3/1 with Bet365
• Liverpool – 3/4 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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