Galatasaray vs Juventus prediction 17.02.2026 | Champions League

European knockout football has not been kind to Galatasaray in recent years. The Lions have not reached the last 16 since 2014 to 15, which is surprising for a club with such history.

Okan Buruk’s side won three of eight matches in the league phase. Not spectacular. Still, two of those wins came at home, including eye catching results against Liverpool and Bodo/Glimt. That matters.

At Rams Park, the Lions have lost only one of four Champions League home games this season. Moreover, eight wins from the last nine European home fixtures suggest real belief in Istanbul.

Mauro Icardi is sharp domestically with 13 Super Lig goals, yet he has not scored in Europe. That feels slightly odd. He is expected to operate just behind Victor Osimhen, who has six Champions League goals and looks the main threat.

Enes Emre Büyük remains sidelined with a shoulder injury after missing 17 matches. Apart from that, there are no suspensions, which gives Buruk options and continuity.

Juventus found a way into the round of 16 last season, squeezing past PSV Eindhoven 4 to 3 on aggregate. It was not comfortable, but it showed resilience. The Old Lady face a similar test now. Luciano Spalletti’s side arrive unbeaten in four European matches, three wins and a draw, which on the surface feels steady.

Still, there is a catch. Only one of those victories came away from Turin. That does make you wonder how reliable this group is on the road.

League form has dipped as well. Juventus failed to win their last three games and shipped eight goals in the process.

For a club that prides itself on control, that is unsettling. Kalulu is available despite his recent red card. Vlahović, Milik and Thuram remain sidelined, thinning the attack.