Date of Tips: 26/09/2025
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Galatasaray SK
v Liverpool FC 
Nef Stadyumu
UEFA Champions League LEAGUE_STAGE 
30-09-2025 19:00
Galatasaray Form
Liverpool Form
Date: 30/09/25
Kick-off time: 20:00
Venue: Rams Park, Istanbul
Galatasaray are carrying the hopes of Turkish football on their shoulders. They’re the only Turkish team in this year’s Champions League, and they’ve got a monster of a fixture against Liverpool.
The head-to-head is nicely balanced: one win each, two draws, and both victories came with a 3-2 scoreline. Imagine if we get another five-goal thriller?
Galatasaray are sweating on Victor Osimhen’s fitness. He’s the big question mark. If he makes it, suddenly the hosts look dangerous. Without him, they’re missing their main finisher.
The good news for Gala is their squad is packed with familiar names for Premier League fans. Davinson Sánchez, Leroy Sané, İlkay Gündoğan, Lucas Torreira – all players who know English football. That experience could be key under the Rams Park lights.
Liverpool head into this one with no shortage of attacking options. New signings Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and Hugo Ekitike add serious depth. Mo Salah remains the star, but Arne Slot has some decisions to make. Does he unleash Isak up top, or stick with Ekitike? Either way, the Reds look stacked.
Galatasaray: Çakır; Singo, Sánchez, Baltacı, Elmalı; Sara, Torreira; Akgün, Gündoğan, Sané; Osimhen
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak
What do you think? Both lineups scream goals.
Liverpool’s attack is too strong, and Gala usually find a way to score at home. They’ve hit the net in eight of their last nine Champions League home games, but they’ve also shipped plenty – nine goals in their last four at Rams Park.
Liverpool have scored in 19 of their last 20 Champions League away games. That’s the kind of record that makes you confident backing them.
Betting angles worth a look:
Liverpool will dominate the ball, and their attacking movement should cause all kinds of problems. Galatasaray will have their moments, especially if Osimhen is fit, but can they cope defensively? That’s the worry.
Match Prediction: Liverpool to win. Bet with bet365.
I’m leaning towards a 3-1 Liverpool win. Gala should get on the scoresheet – the atmosphere will push them – but over 90 minutes Liverpool’s quality should be too much.
Correct Score Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Galatasaray. Bet with bet365.
The stats point towards goals, and I can’t argue with that. Over 2.5 feels nailed on, but if you want something juicier, over 3.5 is in play. These two just don’t do dull games.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 3.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Here’s a combo that looks tasty for this one:
That covers the lot – and it matches how I see this game going.
Bet Builder Tip: Liverpool to Win, BTTS Yes, Salah Anytime Scorer & Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
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The game kicks off on September 30, 2025, at Rams Park, Istanbul.
Liverpool have the stronger squad and better recent record, so they’re expected to win.
Our prediction is a 3-1 win for Liverpool with both teams scoring.
In the UK, you can watch it on Amazon Prime.
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