Galatasaray vs Liverpool prediction and odds ahead of Champions League clash
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Learn moreLiverpool resume their Champions League journey on Tuesday, taking on Galatasaray at RAMS Park in the first leg of their round of 16 clash. A significant handicap for the Turkish outfit is that they will be denied their supporters at Anfield for the second leg, following crowd disturbances in the previous round, making a positive result at home on Tuesday all the more vital.In their earlier encounter, Galatasaray exploited a Dominik Szoboszlai handball to convert from the penalty spot and restricted Liverpool's opportunities, securing a merited victory.
Manager Okan Buruk will be targeting a fourth successive win in all competitions and a sixth consecutive home triumph.Galatasaray have netted at least three goals in eight of their previous 13 European fixtures at RAMS Park, although they have registered just one clean sheet in their last eight home matches. Liverpool come into this fixture following two encounters with Wolverhampton Wanderers, suffering a 2-1 Premier League defeat before responding with a 3-1 FA Cup triumph.The loss to Wolves represents their sole setback in their past six fixtures, though some recent wins have lacked conviction.
At the back, Liverpool have let in five goals across their last three outings, compared to merely three in the preceding six, yet have also netted three or more goals in three of their last five matches.In the Champions League, Liverpool have been impressive on their travels, conceding only twice whilst finding the net nine times in four away fixtures. Despite their quality, their historical record against Galatasaray is modest, with just one victory, two draws, and three defeats in six encounters with the Turkish outfit.Galatasaray vs Liverpool PredictionBoth teams to score - 1/2 ( William Hill )Double chance: Galatasaray/Draw - 11/10 ( William Hill )Alexis Mac Allister to score anytime - 24/5 ( William Hill )18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to changeGamble responsiblyReach plc is dedicated to promoting safer gambling.