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Liverpool vs Galatasaray: Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg Preview
Welcome to Extratips, your go-to spot for top match predictions! Tonight's clash at Anfield pits Liverpool against Galatasaray in the Champions League Round of 16 return leg. Kick-off is 20:00 on March 18, 2026. Galatasaray holds a slim 1-0 lead from the first leg, thanks to Mario Lemina's early header.
Odds spotlight: Liverpool to win at 1.25 (80% chance), draw at 5.75, Galatasaray at 7.00. Bookies see the Reds roaring back home.
Liverpool top the Premier League. Galatasaray lead Turkey's Super Lig. Both chase glory, but Anfield pressure mounts on the visitors.
Head-to-head: Galatasaray dominates lately. Last five: Mar 2025 Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool; Sep 2025 Galatasaray 1-0; Dec 2006 Gal 3-2 Liv; Sep 2006 Liv 3-2 Gal; Feb 2002 Gal 1-1 Liv. Turkish side won three of six total.
Liverpool's last five home games: 4 wins, 1 draw. Galatasaray's last five away: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
Liverpool strengths: Deadly attack, home fortress, Salah magic. Weaknesses: Defensive slips vs Gal, recent CL woes.
Galatasaray strengths: Osimhen threat, counter speed, CL grit. Weaknesses: Away nerves, thin squad depth.
Key factors: No major injuries reported. Slot eyes revenge. Okan Buruk banks on upset.
Storylines: 1. Anfield comeback fever – Reds thrive here. 2. Turkish lions roar again? 3. Salah vs Osimhen duel.
Liverpool's firepower outshines Gal's resolve. Expect goals.
Scenarios: High chance: Liv wins 2-0. Medium: 3-1 thriller. Low: Gal holds draw.
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Meanwhile, Galatasaray SK are aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2012/13 campaign, adding further motivation for the Turkish side. For Galatasaray, their away record in Europe presents a major concern. The Turkish side have won just one of their last 12 UEFA away matches against English teams, drawing three and losing eight. Their only victory in that run came against Manchester United during the 2023/24 Champions League group stage. More broadly, Galatasaray have struggled significantly away from home in the Champions League. They have lost 19 of their last 23 away matches in the competition proper, with just two wins and two draws in that period. Such a record underlines the difficulty of the task they face at Anfield. That said, Galatasaray do have a solid history when protecting a first-leg advantage. They have progressed in 14 of their 17 UEFA two-legged ties after winning the first leg at home. However, their record becomes less reliable when the margin is only a single goal, having been eliminated in two of their last three such scenarios. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Osimhen in attack may be seen against Liverpool. Davinson Sánchez and Metehan Baltaci are both suspended for this fixture.
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Our picks
Won1x21.2500
Liverpool to win
Liverpool are heavy favorites at 1.25 odds with 80% probability. Anfield edge and recent home form make a comeback from 1-0 deficit likely against Galatasaray's poor record there.
WonOver/Under1.8400
Over 3.5 goals
Odds at 1.84 for over 3.5 (54% chance) fit Liverpool's attacking style and past high-scoring H2H games like 3-2 thrillers. Need goals to overturn deficit.
Won1x2
Liverpool to win & Over 3.5
Combines Liverpool win (1.25 odds) with over 3.5 (1.84), as Reds push hard at home for a multi-goal victory, consistent with their strengths and the tie's stakes.
Our picks
Accumulator odds
Total Odds
2.30
Potential Winnings
$65.00
Liverpool to win
1x2 / Home
Over 3.5 goals
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| 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +19 | 23:4 | 24 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 22:8 | 21 | WWWLW | |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 20:8 | 18 | WWWLW | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +10 | 17:7 | 17 | WWWLW | |
| 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 22:14 | 16 | WWWLD | |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 17:10 | 16 | WWLWD | |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 17:11 | 16 | WWLWD | |
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 15:9 | 16 | WLWLW | |
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +9 | 21:12 | 15 | LWLWL | |
| 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +8 | 15:7 | 15 | WLLLW | |
| 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 21:11 | 14 | DLDWL | |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 17:7 | 14 | DWDLW | |
| 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +4 | 14:10 | 13 | DWWWD | |
| 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 17:15 | 13 | LDWWW | |
| 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10:10 | 13 | LLWWW | |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 13:14 | 12 | WLDWW | |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 19:17 | 11 | LLDWL | |
| 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 10:14 | 11 | WWWLD | |
| 19 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 15:17 | 10 | WWLLD | |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 9:11 | 10 | LDLLW | |
| 21 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -6 | 8:14 | 10 | DLWDW | |
| 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 13:21 | 10 | LWLLD | |
| 23 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 14:15 | 9 | WWDLL | |
| 24 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 10:12 | 9 | WLWWL | |
| 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 11:14 | 9 | LLWWL | |
| 26 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 8:11 | 9 | WLLDW | |
| 27 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 8:17 | 9 | WLLWL | |
| 28 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 16:16 | 8 | LLLWD | |
| 29 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 9:14 | 8 | LWDDL | |
| 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 9:15 | 8 | LDLWD | |
| 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -9 | 12:21 | 8 | LDWWL | |
| 32 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -13 | 8:21 | 6 | LWWLL | |
| 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 10:21 | 4 | LLLLD | |
| 34 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -14 | 5:19 | 3 | LLLDL | |
| 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 5:18 | 1 | LLLLL | |
| 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -15 | 7:22 | 1 | LLLLL |
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Meanwhile, Galatasaray SK are aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2012/13 campaign, adding further motivation for the Turkish side. For Galatasaray, their away record in Europe presents a major concern. The Turkish side have won just one of their last 12 UEFA away matches against English teams, drawing three and losing eight. Their only victory in that run came against Manchester United during the 2023/24 Champions League group stage. More broadly, Galatasaray have struggled significantly away from home in the Champions League. They have lost 19 of their last 23 away matches in the competition proper, with just two wins and two draws in that period. Such a record underlines the difficulty of the task they face at Anfield. That said, Galatasaray do have a solid history when protecting a first-leg advantage. They have progressed in 14 of their 17 UEFA two-legged ties after winning the first leg at home. However, their record becomes less reliable when the margin is only a single goal, having been eliminated in two of their last three such scenarios. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Osimhen in attack may be seen against Liverpool. Davinson Sánchez and Metehan Baltaci are both suspended for this fixture.