Liverpool head to Istanbul looking to respond after suffering their first defeat of the season in the Premier League against Crystal Palace.
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Arne Slot’s side have otherwise made a strong start to life this campaign, including a dramatic late win over Atletico Madrid in their opening Champions League outing.
Galatasaray come into this game in contrasting form. They’ve been flawless in the Turkish Super Lig so far with a 100% record, but were humbled 5-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt in their opening UCL fixture.
With the Turkish giants now winless in their last eight home games in the competition (D4 L4), they’ll need a special performance to upset one of Europe’s most consistent sides.
Galatasaray v Liverpool tips
• Liverpool to win – 3/5 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals – 11/25 with Bet365
• Both teams to score – 1/2 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Liverpool to win
Liverpool have an outstanding group-stage record in this competition, winning 13 of their last 14 league phase matches. They’ve scored in 23 consecutive group games since 2020, further proof of their attacking consistency.
Galatasaray, meanwhile, are on their longest ever home winless run in the UCL and were thoroughly exposed by Frankfurt last time out.
Despite the intimidating atmosphere in Istanbul, the Reds’ quality should shine through, making Bet365’s 3/5 odds on an away win a strong selection.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Liverpool beat Galatasaray regardless of the score
Over 2.5 goals
Goals tend to flow when Liverpool are involved in the Champions League. Since 2020, their group matches have averaged more than 3.5 goals per game.
With attacking talents like Mohamed Salah and the return of Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool should be formidable going forward. Galatasaray may be struggling in Europe, but they’ve still scored in seven of their last eight UCL home games.
With both sides looking more dangerous going forward than secure at the back, Bet365’s 11/25 line for over 2.5 goals looks well placed.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there at least three goals in the game between Galatasaray and Liverpool
Both teams to score
While Liverpool are favourites, clean sheets on the road in Europe haven’t come easily.
They’ve conceded in six of their last seven away UCL fixtures, and Galatasaray have an excellent record of scoring against English sides at home, including wins over Manchester United and Tottenham in recent years.
Add in the creativity of İlkay Gündoğan, who fashioned four chances in their opener, and the Turkish champions should have enough to trouble Virgil van Dijk and co. That makes Bet365’s 1/2 price on both teams finding the net appealing.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 1/2
Bet explanation: This bet wins if both Galatasaray and Liverpool score at least a goal each.
Galatasaray v Liverpool tips
• Galatasaray – 7/2 with Bet365
• Draw – 7/2 with Bet365
• Liverpool – 3/5 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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