AD FEATURE: Liverpool Champions League round of 16 preview - odds, prediction and route to the final

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Liverpool return to Champions League action this week as the Reds return to a familiar hunting ground in Istanbul with redemption on their minds. Arne Slot’s side face Galatasaray in a repeat of their league-phase clash, looking to overturn the memories of a narrow 1-0 defeat at the RAMS Park earlier this season.

Currently priced at 10/1 with bet365 to lift the trophy in Budapest, the Reds have found their rhythm after a turbulent autumn, losing just three times in their last 23 outings. Liverpool head into the first leg on Tuesday, March 10, as 3/4 favourites to secure an away win, while Galatasaray sit at 16/5 to repeat their home heroics, with the draw priced at 29/10.

Here's everything you need to know about the Champions League knock-out stages for Liverpool in 2026: The view from Reach PLC's Liverpool correspondent, Paul Gorst Liverpool enter the Round of 16 with a clear point to prove as they prepare for a high-stakes reunion with Galatasaray. Liverpool shouldn't hold any fears about its path to the Champions League final (Image: Getty Images) Liverpool's potential route to the Champions League final: Last 16: Galatasaray Quarter-finals: Paris Saint-Germain or Chelsea Semi-finals: Real Madrid, Manchester City, Atalanta or Bayern Munich Final: Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Bodø/Glimt, Sporting CP, Newcastle, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid or Tottenham.