Galatasaray vs Liverpool prediction 30.09.2025 | UEFA Champions League
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- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 30th September, 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Rams Park Stadyumu
The Champions League returns with a high-profile clash on 30th September 2025, as Galatasaray welcome Liverpool FC to Istanbul in what promises to be an electrifying fixture. This will be Liverpool’s first official Champions League meeting with a Turkish club since 2007, when they faced Besiktas in the group stage.
Both sides have ambitions of progressing deep into the competition, but the encounter will test Liverpool’s ability to adapt in a notoriously hostile atmosphere, while Galatasaray will look to build on their strong home reputation. The Turkish giants thrive at the Rams Park with passionate support behind them, while Liverpool will aim to impose their quality and European pedigree.
Galatasaray vs Liverpool Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Galatasaray
3 : 2
Liverpool
Champions League
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Liverpool
3 : 2
Galatasaray
Champions League
Historically, meetings between Galatasaray and Liverpool have been rare but memorable. The sides last met in a competitive Champions League fixture nearly 20 years ago, during the 2006/07 season, with both teams securing 3-2 victories on home soil. The head-to-head record slightly favours Liverpool, who possess greater European success overall, having lifted the Champions League six times compared to Galatasaray’s solitary triumph in the UEFA Cup in 2000.
Galatasaray team overview
The Turkish Süper Lig champions returned to Europe’s elite competition after a season-long absence, but not in the manner they would have hoped. Despite taking the lead inside the first ten minutes against Eintracht Frankfurt in their opening match of the 2025/26 Champions League, Galatasaray collapsed over the next half-hour, conceding three goals. Their struggles continued after the break, as they allowed two more, ultimately suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat. Domestically, however, Okan Buruk’s men have been flawless in the opening two months of the season. With seven consecutive league wins, they already appear well positioned to challenge for yet another league title.
On the injury front, Buruk faces a few concerns. Right-back Sacha Boey is sidelined with a muscle injury, while midfielder Lucas Torreira is a doubt after picking up a knock in training. Nevertheless, Galatasaray’s formidable home advantage and strong domestic form should give them confidence heading into this clash.
Last matches of Galatasaray
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Alanyaspor
0 : 1
Galatasaray
Super Lig
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Galatasaray
3 : 1
Konyaspor
Super Lig
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Eintracht Frankfurt
5 : 1
Galatasaray
Champions League
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Eyüpspor
0 : 2
Galatasaray
Super Lig
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Galatasaray
3 : 1
Rizespor
Super Lig
Galatasaray lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Uğurcan Çakır
Defenders
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7
Roland Sallai
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90
Wilfried Singo
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6
Davinson Sánchez
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17
Eren Elmalı
Midfielders
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34
Lucas Torreira
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99
Mario Lemina
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20
İlkay Gündoğan
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10
Leroy Sané
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11
Yunus Akgün
Forwards
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9
Mauro Icardi
Liverpool team overview
Liverpool, on the other hand, made a winning start to their 2025/26 Champions League campaign. The Reds showed resilience and composure in a 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid on matchday one. Arne Slot’s men looked set for a comfortable evening after racing into a 2-0 lead inside the opening ten minutes through goals from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah. However, Atlético fought back and drew level heading into the final stages thanks to a brace from Marcos Llorente. In the end, a late strike from Virgil van Dijk secured all three points for the reigning Premier League champions.
Domestically, Liverpool suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday, falling to Crystal Palace after Edward Nketiah’s stoppage-time winner. On the injury front, Curtis Jones is the only confirmed absentee for Tuesday’s encounter.
Last matches of Liverpool
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Crystal Palace
2 : 1
Liverpool
Premier League
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Liverpool
2 : 1
Southampton
Carabao Cup
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Liverpool
2 : 1
Everton
Premier League
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Liverpool
3 : 2
Atletico Madrid
Champions League
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Burnley
0 : 1
Liverpool
Premier League
Liverpool lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alisson
Defenders
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30
Jeremie Frimpong
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5
Ibrahima Konaté
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4
Virgil van Dijk
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26
Andrew Robertson
Midfielders
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8
Dominik Szoboszlai
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38
Ryan Gravenberch
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7
Florian Wirtz
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11
Mohamed Salah
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18
Cody Gakpo
Forwards
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9
Alexander Isak
Prediction
This promises to be a competitive and intense encounter. Galatasaray’s home atmosphere and attacking quality make them a genuine threat, especially with Icardi in excellent form (5 goals in 6 league appearances). However, Liverpool’s experience, depth, and firepower should give them the edge in handling high-pressure European nights. The match could be closely contested and considering the attacking fluidity of both sides, we are confident of both teams scoring on Tuesday (BTTS - YES).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- Galatasaray are flying high in the domestic league, having won all 7 of their matches so far and scoring an impressive 19 goals in the process.
- They have also found the net in each of their last 10 home games across all competitions.
- Liverpool, meanwhile, have scored in every match this season, including all competitions.
Main prediction Galatasaray - Liverpool
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
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1.45
Galatasaray vs Liverpool standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Bayern München | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 2 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 1 | +6 | 6 |
| 3 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 | Inter | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 5 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 | Qarabağ | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 7 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 4 |
| 8 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 10 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 - 4 | +3 | 3 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 3 |
| 12 | Olympique Marseille | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 3 |
| 13 | Club Brugge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 3 |
| 14 | Sporting CP | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 3 |
| 15 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | FC Barcelona | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Liverpool | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 19 | Napoli | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 21 | Galatasaray | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 22 | Atalanta | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Juventus | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 24 | Bodø / Glimt | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 25 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 26 | Villarreal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 27 | PSV | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 28 | FC København | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 29 | Olympiacos F.C. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 30 | Monaco | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 1 |
| 31 | Slavia Praha | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 1 |
| 32 | Pafos FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 1 |
| 33 | Benfica | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 0 |
| 34 | Athletic Club | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 35 | Ajax | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 - 6 | -6 | 0 |
| 36 | Kairat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 9 | -8 | 0 |