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Liverpool

Liverpool

Home
Full Time
4 - 0
HT: 1 - 0
Wednesday 18 March
Galatasaray

Galatasaray

Away
LiverpoolTimelineGalatasaray
1st Half
Szoboszlai D.Assist: Mac Allister A.
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25'
Salah M. (Penalty missed)
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45+4'
2nd Half
Sane L.Out: Osimhen V.
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46'
Lang N.Out: Boey S.
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46'
Ekitike H. (Salah M.)
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51'
Gravenberch R.
sports_soccer
53'
Akgun Y.Out: Torreira L.
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60'
Salah M. (Wirtz F.)
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62'
Jones C.Out: Frimpong J.
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67'
Elmali E.Out: Bardakci A.
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73'
Gakpo C.Out: Salah M.
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74'
Icardi M.Out: Lang N.
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80'
Chiesa F.Out: Ekitike H.
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89'
Nyoni T.Out: Gravenberch R.
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89'
Ngumoha R.Out: Wirtz F.
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89'

Top stats

5.02Expected goals (xG)0.18
62%Ball possession38%
32Total shots4
16Shots on target1
8Big chances0
6Corner kicks2
84% (444/527)Passes72% (228/317)

Shots

5.02Expected goals (xG)0.18
4.86xG on target (xGOT)0.02
32Total shots4
16Shots on target1
10Shots off target2
6Blocked shots1
22Shots inside the box2
10Shots outside the box2
1Hit the woodwork0

Attack

8Big chances0
6Corner kicks2
58Touches in opposition box5
3Accurate through passes0
3Offsides0
7Free kicks15

Passes

84% (444/527)Passes72% (228/317)
52% (33/64)Long passes43% (31/72)
78% (175/223)Passes in final third43% (23/53)
31% (5/16)Crosses22% (2/9)
3.48Expected assists (xA)0.17
28Throw ins10

Defense

15Fouls7
57% (8/14)Tackles69% (18/26)
49Duels won58
12Clearances32
6Interceptions6
0Errors leading to shot2
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

1Goalkeeper saves11
0.02xGOT faced4.86
0.02Goals prevented1.86
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
11.27
X6.65
29.94

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Low (4/10)
41
Opp. Value

Key Factors

Season: Home 1.90 PPG vs Away 2.40 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.65 PPG vs Away 2.55 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 2.80 GPG vs Away 1.60 GPG
Defense (venue): Home 1.20 conc vs Away 1.20 conc

donut_small Win Probabilities

58%
20%
22%
Liverpool
Draw
Galatasaray

Match Preview

Liverpool is gearing up to face Galatasaray in a decisive Champions League encounter at Anfield on March 18, 2026.

Liverpool, with 3 wins in their last 6 matches across all leagues and a solid record of 4 wins in their last 6 home fixtures, will take on Galatasaray, who have been in formidable form with 5 wins in their last 6 matches but have faced challenges on the road with an 80% away loss rate in the Champions League this season.

In their previous head-to-head clashes this season, Liverpool has struggled, losing 3 out of 4 matches against Galatasaray, creating an intriguing dynamic for this upcoming match.

As the teams prepare to battle it out on the field, both sides will be aiming to secure a crucial win and advance further in the tournament.

With Liverpool's strong home performances and Galatasaray's recent successes, the match promises to be an engaging contest.

The Head to Head stats indicate a tough challenge for Liverpool, adding an element of unpredictability to the outcome.

Our algorithm predicts a commanding 3-0 victory for Liverpool in what is expected to be a competitive match against Galatasaray.

Liverpool welcome Galatasaray to Anfield needing to overturn a one-goal deficit after losing the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie 1–0 in Istanbul.

Mario Lemina’s early strike in the seventh minute proved decisive at RAMS Park, giving Galatasaray a slender but valuable advantage heading into the return leg.

The task is not unfamiliar for Liverpool, though recent history offers mixed encouragement. The Reds have only twice overturned a first-leg defeat in the Champions League knockout stage, with both occasions coming in memorable semi-final comebacks — against Chelsea in 2007 and Barcelona in 2019.

Arne Slot’s side approach the match in inconsistent form. Liverpool followed their defeat in Istanbul with a frustrating 1–1 draw against Tottenham in the Premier League, extending a mixed run that has seen three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last six matches.

Anfield, however, remains a formidable stage in European competition. Liverpool have won 15 of their last 19 UEFA matches at home and boast an excellent record against Turkish opposition on Merseyside.

Galatasaray travel to England full of confidence. Okan Buruk’s team have won five of their last six matches in all competitions and are aiming to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since the 2012/13 season.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Liverpool

Starting 11
-Alisson Becker
GK7.02
-Milos Kerkez
DL6.43
-Virgil van Dijk
DC7.22
-Ibrahima Konaté
DC6.78
-Jeremie Frimpong
DR6.44
-Alexis Mac Allister
DMC6.88
-Ryan Gravenberch
DMC6.95
-Florian Wirtz
AML7.20
-Dominik Szoboszlai
AMC7.70
-Mohamed Salah
AMR7.14
-Hugo Ekitiké
FW7.05

Galatasaray

Starting 11
-Ugurcan Çakir
GK6.91
-Ismail Jakobs
DL6.55
-Abdülkerim Bardakci
DC6.80
-Wilfried Singo
DC7.02
-Roland Sallai
DR6.58
-Lucas Torreira
DMC6.49
-Mario Lemina
DMC6.94
-Noa Lang
AML7.15
-Gabriel Sara
AMC6.85
-Baris Alper Yilmaz
AMR6.76
-Victor Osimhen
FW7.51
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 9 / 26 matches
LiverpoolvsGalatasaray

radarTeam Profile

Liverpool
Galatasaray
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
sports_soccer
92Attack89
shield
58Defense65
swap_horiz
75Possession78
gps_fixed
69Efficiency79
auto_fix_high
78Creativity71
gavel
63Discipline40

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

20Goals Scored62
9Goals Conceded18
4Clean Sheets11
46Big Chances93
33Big Chances Missed51
1Penalty Goals4

gps_fixedShooting

174Total Shots440
69Shots on Target153

swap_horizPassing & Possession

54.7%Avg Possession61.7%
4,566Total Passes13,358
87.1%Pass Accuracy87.7%

shieldDefending

119Tackles404
73Interceptions192
19Saves69
49.0%Duels Won51.7%

gavelDiscipline

105Fouls326
12Yellow Cards51
0Red Cards3
16Offsides44

analyticsOther

64Corners142
85Successful Dribbles213
1Errors Leading to Goal3
6.97Avg Rating7.02

Statistical Comparison

LiverpoolMetricGalatasaray
19
Goals
16
15
Assists
7
6.8
Average Ratings
6.5
26.6
Average Age
27.7
184.2
Average Height (cm)
182.1
1.3
Shots pg
1
57%
Aerial Duel Success
55%
0.9
Dribbles pg
0.8
1.2
Tackles pg
1.3

League Standings Context

For Liverpool

PosTeamPWDLPts
2Bayern Munich870121
3Liverpool860218
4Tottenham852117

For Galatasaray

PosTeamPWDLPts
19Club Brugge831410
20Galatasaray831410
21Monaco824210

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

62.1/ 111.6
Dangerous Attacks
49.9/ 96.2
32.0%
Shots on Target
36.0%
16.3
Total Shots
16.2
59.0%
Possession
59.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.8
Goals Scored / Match
2.1
1.3
Goals Conceded / Match
0.9

Head-to-Head Summary

1
Liverpool Wins
25%
0
Draws
0%
3
Galatasaray Wins
75%
Total H2H Matches: 4

Recent Form Stats

MarketLiverpoolGalatasaray
Over 1.5 Goals
77%34/44
73%32/44
Over 2.5 Goals
64%28/44
57%25/44
Both Teams to Score
57%25/44
45%20/44
* Based on last 44 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Liverpool

EPL
Liverpool
1 - 1
Tottenham
EPL
Liverpool
5 - 2
West Ham
FA
Liverpool
3 - 0
Brighton
EPL
Liverpool
1 - 2
Manchester City
EPL
Liverpool
4 - 1
Newcastle United
UCL
Liverpool
6 - 0
Qarabag

Home Games: Liverpool

EPL
Liverpool
1 - 1
Tottenham
EPL
Liverpool
5 - 2
West Ham
FA
Liverpool
3 - 0
Brighton
EPL
Liverpool
1 - 2
Manchester City
EPL
Liverpool
4 - 1
Newcastle United
UCL
Liverpool
6 - 0
Qarabag

Last 6: Galatasaray

Tr1
Besiktas
0 - 1
Galatasaray
TrC
Alanyaspor
1 - 2
Galatasaray
UCL
Juventus
3 - 0
Galatasaray
Tr1
Konyaspor
2 - 0
Galatasaray
Tr1
Rizespor
0 - 3
Galatasaray
UCL
Manchester City
2 - 0
Galatasaray

Away Games: Galatasaray

Tr1
Besiktas
0 - 1
Galatasaray
TrC
Alanyaspor
1 - 2
Galatasaray
UCL
Juventus
3 - 0
Galatasaray
Tr1
Konyaspor
2 - 0
Galatasaray
Tr1
Rizespor
0 - 3
Galatasaray
UCL
Manchester City
2 - 0
Galatasaray

history Recent Form

LiverpoolLiverpool
1.9 GPG
D
L
W
W
W
GalatasarayGalatasaray
2.4 GPG
W
W
W
L
W

group Head to Head

PL10 Mar 2026
Galatasaray
1-0
Liverpool
PL30 Sept 2025
Galatasaray
1-0
Liverpool
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
0%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
0%
0 / 2 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
0%
0 / 2 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
0%
0 / 2 matches
Both Teams to Score
0%
0 / 2 matches
Liverpool CS
0%
Clean Sheets
Galatasaray CS
100%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

10 Mar 2026
Galatasaray
1 - 0
Liverpool
30 Sept 2025
Galatasaray
1 - 0
Liverpool

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Liverpool
1.90
Form (Overall)
Galatasaray
2.40

Galatasaray is +26% better in terms of Points Per Game

Liverpool
1 - 1
Tottenham Hotspur
Wolverhampton Wanderers
2 - 1
Liverpool
Liverpool
5 - 2
West Ham United
Nottingham Forest
0 - 1
Liverpool
Sunderland
0 - 1
Liverpool
Galatasaray
3 - 0
İstanbul Başakşehir
Beşiktaş
0 - 1
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
3 - 1
Alanyaspor
Konyaspor
2 - 0
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
5 - 1
Eyüpspor

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