Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid prediction 21.01.2026 | UEFA Champions League
Galatasaray
Kick off:
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Atletico Madrid
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3.48
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3.96
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2.10
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 21/01/2026
- KO: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CET
- Venue: Rams Park Stadyumu
A crucial UCL fixture takes place in Istanbul on Wednesday evening as Galtasarary takes on Spanish visitors Atletico Madrid.
The Turkish hosts return to Champions League business after a surprise Super Lig draw against Gaziantep last weekend while Atletico arrive in Turkey after a narrow La Liga win against Alaves.
Set to meet for the sixth time in their history, Atletico remain unbeaten in five previous encounters since 2010.
Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Atletico Madrid
2 : 0
Galatasaray
Champions League
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Galatasaray
0 : 2
Atletico Madrid
Champions League
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Galatasaray
1 : 2
Atletico Madrid
Europa League
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Atletico Madrid
1 : 1
Galatasaray
Europa League
Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid will meet for the sixth time on Wednesday. Atletico won three matches while two games finished level. This week's contest is their first encounter since 2015.
Galatasaray team overview
Galatasaray their their attention to the UEFA Champions League after a frustrating 1:1 home draw in their Turkish Super Liga contest last weekend. Baris Yilmaz's late goal rescued a point for Okan Buruk's side.
An impressive domestic campaign sees the Turks top of their division, with only defeat recorded in 18 games completed (W13, D4, L1).
Less consistent in their Champions League contests, Galatasaray won three and lost three of six games played, leaving them 18th in the competition, three points behind 8th placed Atletico. Still, Gala lost just one of three home UCL fixtures this season, and only two of their last six since 2023.
Head coach Buruk could hand a recall to top scorer Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian returned to the squad following the conclusion of the AFCON last weekend. Wilfried Singo, Enes Emre Büyük and Gabriel Sara are sidelined through injury, while Arda Ünyay faces a late fitness test.
Metehan Baltaci also misses out due to suspension.
Last matches of Galatasaray
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Galatasaray
1 : 1
Gaziantep
Super Lig
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Fethiyespor
1 : 2
Galatasaray
Turkish Cup
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Galatasaray
0 : 2
Fenerbahce
Super Cup
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Galatasaray
4 : 1
Trabzonspor
Super Cup
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Galatasaray
3 : 0
Kasimpasa
Super Lig
Galatasaray lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ugurcan Cakir
Defenders
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7
Roland Sallai
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6
Davinson Sanchez
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42
Abdulkerim Bardakci
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4
Ismail Jakobs
Midfielders
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34
Lucas Torreira
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8
Gabriel Sara
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10
Leroy Sane
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20
Ilkay Gundogan
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53
Baris Alper Yilmaz
Forwards
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45
Victor Osimhen
Atletico Madrid team overview
Atletico Madrid arrive in Istanbul after a hard-fought 1:0 win against Alaves in La Liga last weekend. Alexander Sørloth's goal, three minutes into the second period, secured the points for Diego Simeone's side.
Los Colchoneros have been in relatively solid form in the last couple of months, winning six and losing three of their last ten fixtures. Atleti sit fourth in La Liga, now only eight points behind league leaders Barcelona.
On the road, the Spaniards have struggled to find much winning form this season. Simeone's side failed to win all but four of 13 La Liga and Champions League games this season.
Head coach Simeone has a strong squad available for the trip to Turkey. Nicolás González and Clément Lenglet are the only expected absentees for the away side.
Last matches of Atletico Madrid
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Atletico Madrid
1 : 0
Alaves
La Liga
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Deportivo La Coruña
0 : 1
Atletico Madrid
Copa Del Rey
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Atletico Madrid
1 : 2
Real Madrid
Super Cup
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Real Sociedad
1 : 1
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
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Girona
0 : 3
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
Atletico Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Jan Oblak
Defenders
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16
Nahuel Molina
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18
Marc Pubill
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17
David Hancko
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3
Matteo Ruggeri
Midfielders
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20
Giuliano Simeone
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8
Pablo Barrios
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6
Koke
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11
Thiago Almada
Forwards
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9
Alexander Soerloth
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19
Julian Alvarez
Prediction
Galatasaray have a tremendous home record, while Atletico have largely struggled on their travels this season.
A home win or draw offers plenty of value in Wednesday's Champions League contest.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Galatasaray to Win or Draw
- Atletico Madrid failed to win 9 of their last 13 competitive away fixtures
- Galatasaray are unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 competitive home fixtures
- Galatasaray are unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 matches
Main prediction Galatasaray - Atletico Madrid
Galatasaray win or draw (1X)
Best Odds:
22bet
1.82
Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 - 1 | +16 | 18 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 - 7 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Paris Saint Germain | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 - 8 | +11 | 13 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 9 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Atalanta | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 6 | +2 | 13 |
| 6 | Inter | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 - 4 | +8 | 12 |
| 7 | Real Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 12 |
| 8 | Atlético Madrid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 - 12 | +3 | 12 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 - 8 | +3 | 12 |
| 10 | Borussia Dortmund | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19 - 13 | +6 | 11 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 11 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 6 | +7 | 10 |
| 13 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 8 | +5 | 10 |
| 14 | Sporting CP | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 - 8 | +4 | 10 |
| 15 | FC Barcelona | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 11 | +3 | 10 |
| 16 | Olympique Marseille | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 - 8 | +3 | 9 |
| 17 | Juventus | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 - 10 | +2 | 9 |
| 18 | Galatasaray | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 19 | Monaco | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 9 |
| 20 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 - 12 | -2 | 9 |
| 21 | PSV | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 - 11 | +4 | 8 |
| 22 | Qarabağ | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 - 13 | -3 | 7 |
| 23 | Club Brugge | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 - 17 | -5 | 7 |
| 24 | Napoli | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 7 |
| 25 | FC København | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 - 16 | -6 | 7 |
| 26 | Bodø / Glimt | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 - 14 | -2 | 6 |
| 27 | Benfica | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 - 8 | -2 | 6 |
| 28 | Pafos FC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 6 |
| 29 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 - 15 | -8 | 6 |
| 30 | Athletic Club | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 5 |
| 31 | Olympiacos F.C. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 - 13 | -7 | 5 |
| 32 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 - 16 | -8 | 4 |
| 33 | Slavia Praha | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 - 11 | -9 | 3 |
| 34 | Ajax | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 - 18 | -13 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 - 13 | -9 | 1 |
| 36 | Kairat | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 - 19 | -14 | 1 |