Liverpool will look to respond to their first Premier League defeat of the season when they visit Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League.
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 a daunting trip to 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 Match Preview
Liverpool have continued to display worrying vulnerability at the back even as they have enjoyed an excellent start to the season. They might not be able to keep Galatasaray out, but they should have more than enough in attack to claim a routine win.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Galatasaray vs. Liverpool
Galatasaray 1-3 Liverpool
As you can see, we're predicting goals galore in Istanbul on Tuesday night.
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Galatasaray vs. Liverpool 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.
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 (1.68 by Dafabet), with Galatasaray priced as high as 4.45. The draw is 4.60 on Parimatch.
Our prediction of a 3-1 Liverpool win is at great odds of 11.38 with Melbet, but here’s the best odds available for five of the likeliest results for this match.
| Score | Odds | Bet With |
| Liverpool 2-1 | 8.56 | Dafabet |
| Draw 1-1 | 9.40 | Dafabet |
| Liverpool 2-0 | 27.70 | Parimatch |
| Liverpool 3-1 | 11.38 | Melbet |
| Liverpool 1-0 | 11.87 | Melbet |
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.
- Chiesa has been added to Liverpool's Champions League squad following Giovanni Leoni's season-ending injury.
How to watch Galatasaray vs. Liverpool: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Thursday, October 1
- Venue: RAMS Park, Istanbul
- Time: 12:30 a.m. (IST)
- TV/Stream: Sony LIV