Liverpool F.C. vs Galatasaray S.K. Prediction 18 March 2026

Liverpool enter the match in decent form, having won five of their last eight games across all competitions, although the relatively forgiving schedule has helped them collect those results. In their most recent Premier League outing, the Reds were held to a disappointing 1–1 draw by struggling Tottenham Hotspur. Despite some inconsistency domestically, Liverpool managed to secure a place among the top eight teams in the Champions League league stage, confirming their quality on the European stage.

For Galatasaray, simply reaching the knockout phase already represents a major success. However, the Turkish champions went even further by producing a stunning upset against Juventus in the playoff round, winning the tie 5–2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 2–3. Confidence is high in the Galatasaray camp, especially after a convincing 3–0 victory over Basaksehir that reinforced their lead at the top of the Turkish Super League.

The first leg ended with a narrow 1–0 win for Galatasaray in a tightly contested match. Still, Liverpool are traditionally much stronger at Anfield, where the atmosphere often fuels dramatic comebacks. The Reds will likely push aggressively for a turnaround, although breaking down a confident Galatasaray side will be far from straightforward.

Draw in one of the halves (yes) 1.90