Galatasaray (home)
- Galatasaray SK have won three and lost two of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Galatasaray have won each of their last two games, beating Alanyaspor 0-1 away in the Super Lig before overcoming Konyaspor 3-1 at home.
- A 5-1 defeat away to Eintracht Frankfurt in their only other Champions League game to date hints at some defensive frailties that could be exploited on the continent this term and must be considered when looking for Galatasaray SK vs Liverpool betting tips.
- The Orange-Navy Blues have a solid 4-2-3-1 base in which they blend a flat, compact shape with a trigger-happy press and lightning-fast counter-attacks that come via the wide areas and the reference point of a direct striker.
Liverpool (away)
- Liverpool have won four and lost one of their last five fixtures.
- The Reds play a more fluid 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 in which full-backs invert, trigger presses and possession is controlled, although there are some signs that Slot is beginning to adapt to his players rather than vice versa, a point relevant when considering Galatasaray SK vs Liverpool betting tips.
Key Players
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Galatasaray
- Leroy Sane has already supplied one assist and has the quality to hurt teams.
- Yunus Akgun has provided a spark for the hosts with his single strike in one appearance so far.
- Mauro Icardi has been a real find in the striker position, scoring three of their last seven goals in the past four games across all competitions.
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Liverpool
- Jota has been in scintillating form.
- Dominik Szoboszlai is the man Liverpool build around in the midfield and he supplied the only assist in their Champions League opener.
- Andrew Robertson has opened his account for the club with one goal in the Champions League and his attacking threat from full-back could be key.
Betting Insights
- Liverpool are a clear 1.65 favorites ahead of Galatasaray, who are listed at 4.33 to win, based on our Galatasaray SK vs Liverpool prediction.
- Despite the odds, the tie promises to be a tactical chess match between two teams with contrasting identities.