Reigning Premier League winners Liverpool will look to respond to their first defeat of the season when they visit Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League tonight.
The Reds looked to have pulled off another late rescue act at Crystal Palace when Federico Chiesa levelled at Selhurst Park, only for Eddie Nketiah to score a 98th-minute winner for the Eagles.
Now Arne Slot's side face the daunting trip to Turkish side Galatasaray, as Liverpool aim to build on a dramatic 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid on the first matchday.
Galatasaray were hammered by Eintracht Frankfurt in their league phase opener. Even at home, beating Liverpool looks likely to be a tall order. This betting preview for the Sporting News has all the latest odds, tips and predictions for the game in Istanbul.
Galatasaray vs. Liverpool: Who Will Win?
Liverpool have continued to display worrying vulnerability at the back even if they have - defeat to Palace aside - enjoyed an excellent start to the season. They might not be able to stop Galatasaray from scoring, but they should have more than enough in attack to claim a routine win.
Score Prediction for Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
Galatasaray 1-3 Liverpool
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Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Liverpool will be able to welcome back Hugo Ekitike from suspension after he missed the defeat to Crystal Palace following his dismissal in the EFL Cup tie with Southampton.
Arne Slot will have to decide between Ekitike or record signing Alexander Isak through the middle. Here's how we think the two teams will lineup at RAMS Park.
Galatasaray Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
(3-4-3, right to left) Cakir (GK) — Singo, Sanchez, Jakobs — Sallai, Torreira, Gundogan, Elmali — Sane, Osimhen, Yilmaz
Injured: Frankowski (groin)
Suspended: None
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Galatasaray
(4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo — Ekitike
Injured: Leoni (ACL)
Suspended: None
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Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Odds
Liverpool are the clear favourites with the bookmakers despite their vulnerability in defence (4/6 on Ladbrokes), with Galatasaray priced as high as 4/1. The draw is 7/2 on Betfair.
Our prediction of a 3-1 Liverpool win is at great odds of 11/1 with Bet365, but here’s the best odds available for five of the likeliest results for this match.
| Score | Odds |
| Liverpool 2-1 | 15/2 |
| Draw 1-1 | 9/1 |
| Liverpool 2-0 | 10/1 |
| Liverpool 3-1 | 11/1 |
| Liverpool 1-0 | 11/1 |
Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Team News
- llkay Gundogan and Victor Osimhen will likely come back in to the Galatasaray side having been rested for their last league fixture.
- Ekitike's return leaves Slot with a decision to make over whether to bring him back into the team or start Alexander Isak up front.
- Federico Chiesa has been added to Liverpool's Champions League squad following Giovanni Leoni's season-ending injury.
Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder for this game features Liverpool to win by 2 or more goals (6/4), both teams to score (1/2), Mohamed Salah to score anytime (21/20) and both teams to have at least two cards (5/4). That is priced up at 14/1 with Bet365.
How to watch Galatasaray vs. Liverpool: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the UK:
- Date: Tuesday, September 30
- Venue: RAMS Park, Istanbul
- Time: 8:00 p.m. (BST)
- TV/Stream: Amazon Prime Video