The UEFA Champions League heats up as Turkish giants Galatasaray host Liverpool at Rams Park in Istanbul on Tuesday, October 1, 2025. This Matchday 2 fixture pits the 2024-25 Süper Lig champions against last season’s Premier League runners-up, with both sides chasing their first points in this group. With high-scoring potential on both flanks and attacking stars in form, this clash promises goals.
Head-to-Head Record
Galatasaray and Liverpool have met four times in UEFA competition, with neither side holding a clear advantage. Each team has recorded one win, and they’ve drawn twice, with six goals scored apiece.
Recent Meetings
Their last encounter came in December 2006 at Rams Park, when Galatasaray won 3-2 after coming from behind, while Liverpool’s most recent victory was a 3-2 Anfield win in September 2006.
Current Season Form
Galatasaray
- Champions League opener: 1-5 defeat away to Eintracht Frankfurt, highlighting defensive frailties.
- Turkish Süper Lig: narrow 1-0 home win over Alanyaspor, showing resilience in attack.
Liverpool
- Champions League opener: 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid at Anfield,
- Premier League: 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace, yet still featuring goalscoring threats at both ends.
Goalscoring Trends
- Both teams scored in 3 of their last 4 encounters and in their opening Champions League matches this season, underlining the likelihood of goals at both ends.
- Galatasaray have conceded 6 goals in European competition this season while scoring once. Liverpool have scored 3 and conceded 2 in their sole group fixture.
What is the Prediction?
Despite Liverpool’s quality up front, Galatasaray’s attacking intent at home and defensive lapses on both sides point to goals from each team. Our prediction is for Both Teams to Score.
Summary
Match: Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Bet: BTTS – Yes
Odds: 1.85 / –115
