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Liverpool vs Galatasaray Betting Tips - Goals Predicted in the Champions League

alex-waite
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Last updated: Tue 17 Mar 2026 09:56
In an exciting Champions League fixture at Anfield, Liverpool's struggles with defense meet Galatasaray's attacking prowess. As both teams are known for high-scoring games, this encounter promises a thrilling goal-fest. Predictions suggest a sure bet on both teams scoring and the total goals exceeding 2.5, with a strong possibility of over 3.5 goals as well. With a score prediction at odds of 1.91, this match is expected to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Alex Waite 17 Mar 2026
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  • Liverpool haven’t kept a clean sheet in 5 games
  • Galatasaray score in most of their matches
  • A Champions League high-scorer has value here
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Galatasaray have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 games (Getty)

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Liverpool have struggled to keep the goals out recently and lost 1-0 at Galatasaray in the last 16 first leg. The Reds must push for goals to turn this game around and a Champions League high scorer is predicted.

Key Stats - High-Scoring Liverpool


  • Liverpool have seen BTTS in their last 2 home games.
  • Liverpool have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches.
  • Galatasaray have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 games.

H2H 


Galatasaray have a 3-1 advantage against Liverpool, alongside two draws. 

Liverpool Struggling at the Back


Arne Slot’s Liverpool are one of the most high-scoring Champions League sides this season. They have seen 29 goals across nine games and ended their group campaign with home wins over Eindhoven 4-1 and Qarabag 6-0.

The Reds have also been high-scoring in recent matches and beat West Ham 5-2 at home. That result was followed by a 2-1 loss and a 3-1 victory at Wolves.

Slot’s side then lost 1-0 at Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16. The Reds allowed 1.34 XG and faced 15 shots in Istanbul. 

The Merseyside outfit couldn’t respond and were held to a 1-1 Premier League home draw against struggling Tottenham. Dominik Szoboszlai scored early in the first half and Liverpool conceded in the 90th minute. 

Galatasaray Dangerous in Attack


Galatasaray have hit good scoring form, finding the net at least once in 10 of their last 12 matches. They beat Juventus in the Champions League play-offs, winning 5-2 at home and losing 3-0 away before advancing after extra time. 

The Lions won five matches in a row after the Juventus defeat, scoring 10 goals. The Turkish side also beat Liverpool 1-0 at home in the Champions League last 16 in that run.

Okan Buruk’s side continued their winning streak with a 3-0 win against Basaksehir. Galatasaray had 2.77 XG and Wilfried Singo, Renato Nhaga and Victor Osimhen scored.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai; Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Hugo Ekitike

Defenders Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are out with long-term injuries. Midfielder Wataru Endo is also out due to a foot issue.

Alexander Isak is also unavailable due to a leg injury. Arne Slot gave a recent update on the striker’s recovery and said, "[He is] With the rehab team still and not with the team yet.

"If you ask me now I would say I don’t expect [Isak to go on international duty with Sweden in March].

“But we are still one-and-a-half weeks off, there is always co-operation between club and country, but I don’t expect him to play for us before that."

Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Ugurcan Cakir; Roland Sallai, Wilfried Singo, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Ismail Jakobs; Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina; Baris Alper Yilmaz, Gabriel Sara, Noa Lang; Victor Osimhen

Defender Davinson Sanchez is suspended. Centre-back Arda Unyay is also unavailable due to injury. 

Verdict

Liverpool are a leaky side and Galatasaray score in most of their games. These high-scoring sides can get amongst the Champions League goals at Anfield.

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