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Galatasaray vs Liverpool Preview

• Tournament: Champions League 2025/26 season
• Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
• Kick-off time: 21:00 CET, 20:00 BST, 15:00 ET
• Venue: Rams Park, Istanbul

Turkish league leaders in perfect form go head-to-head with Premier League champions and leaders Liverpool in a mouth-watering Champions League matchday 2 clash. SportsDunia's Galatasaray vs Liverpool prediction is your one-stop shop for all things related to the clash.

Galatasaray are well on their way to four-peating the league after a 7/7 start. Mauro Icardi's winner helped them see off Alanyaspor on Friday to build a 6-point cushion at the top. However, Okan Buruk's side suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Frankfurt in their Champions League opener. They aim to put that defeat behind them when they host a wounded Liverpool at their home. Their attack with so much quality will be looking to pound on Liverpool's shaky defence.

Liverpool's streak of wins came to an end when Crystal Palace beat them using their late winner formula. The Reds looked toothless in attack despite having stars like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah. Arne Slot's tactics are being put under the microscope as the side undergoes a true period of transition after a huge summer that saw multiple new players enter the squad.

This game is more than three points to both sides, as it might signify true progress that is taking place at the clubs.

Ahead of their Champions League clash, SportsDunia brings you the Galatasaray vs Liverpool prediction, Galatasaray vs Liverpool preview, Galatasaray vs Liverpool predicted lineups and where to watch Galatasaray vs Liverpool.

Galatasaray Team News

Buruk rested plenty of star players on the weekend, keeping this huge clash in mind. Ilkay Gundogan and Mario Lemina will return to the starting lineup after seeing limited minutes against Alanyaspor. Victor Osimhen must be raring to start against a top European side to prove his big game credentials and signal a return to full fitness. The manager has no new fitness issues to contend with as he picks from a fully healthy squad.

Liverpool Team News

Slot would be tempted to rotate or even bench some of his senior players for their rusty performances. The biggest change in the squad before the clash was Federico Chiesa replacing Giovanni Leoni, who tore his ACL earlier. Hugo Ekitike would go straight into the lineup after missing the previous game due to a suspension. Alexander Isak, Alexis MacAllister and even Ibrahima Konate might start the game from the bench as the manager looks to freshen things up.

Galatasaray vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Here are our Galatasaray vs Liverpool predicted lineups.

Galatasaray predicted lineups (4-2-3-1)

Cakir; Singo, Sanchez, Bardakci, Elmali, Torreira, Laminal Sane, Gundogan, Yilmaz; Osimhen

Liverpool predicted lineups (4-2-3-1)

Alisson; Frimpong, Gomezn, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Galatasaray vs Liverpool H2H Record

These sides share a pretty even head-to-head record as they drew their first two meetings in the 2001/02 season before grabbing 3-2 victories at their respective homes in the 2006/07 season in the group stages.

Key Players to watch in Galatasaray vs Liverpool

Leroy Sane (Galatasaray)

Sane has tormented Liverpool a lot in the past during his Manchester City days. The tricky winger scored key winners and made assists against the Reds. Sane transitioned to a playmaker after losing pace, but can also do a job on the wings. After a good start in Turkey, he will be hoping to put out a statement performance against old foes.

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Ekitike apologised to every Liverpool fan despite scoring a late winner in the cup for a silly red card. The in-form striker's absence hurt his side on the weekend, and he will be keen to make amends. He will be a handful for the opposition centre-backs by dropping deep and making threatening last-man runs. His budding chemistry with his new teammates might make the difference again.

Galatasaray vs Liverpool Prediction

The football pitch will be littered with plenty of stars in Istanbul on Tuesday night. It will be an open, end-to-end game as neither side enjoys dropping back. However, Liverpool's superior quality in the final third might help them edge past Galatasaray and pick up three crucial points.

Predicted Score: Galatasaray 1-2 Liverpool

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