Prediction for match Liverpool — Galatasaray

Match Analysis: Liverpool vs Galatasaray

On March 18, 2026, Liverpool will face Galatasaray in the Champions League. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Liverpool win at 1.31, draw at 6.42, and Galatasaray win at 10.40. In terms of probabilities: Liverpool has a 75.19% chance of winning, a draw is at 15.34%, and Galatasaray has a 9.47% chance. This setup clearly shows Liverpool's advantage, but the goal and performance statistics of both teams in recent matches suggest that the game could be quite eventful. The high odds on totals also highlight expectations for a high-scoring match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Liverpool played as follows: 15.03.2026 - Liverpool vs Tottenham - 1-1, 10.03.2026 - Galatasaray vs Liverpool - 1-0, 06.03.2026 - Wolverhampton vs Liverpool - 1-3. Over the same period, Galatasaray's results were: 14.03.2026 - Galatasaray vs Istanbul Basaksehir - 3-0, 10.03.2026 - Galatasaray vs Liverpool - 1-0, 07.03.2026 - Besiktas vs Galatasaray - 0-1. In their head-to-head on 10.03.2026, Galatasaray emerged victorious, defeating Liverpool 1-0. Additional statistics from the last five games show Liverpool with 60% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per match on average. Galatasaray averages 53.2% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 14.2 fouls, and 4.2 offsides per game. These stats indicate that both teams can control the ball, but Galatasaray plays more aggressively and commits more fouls.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Liverpool vs Galatasaray?

In the last five matches, both teams have had 3 games over 2.5 goals and 2 games under, indicating a tendency towards high-scoring encounters. Liverpool's games average 3.4 goals, while Galatasaray's average 2.8. Liverpool scores an average of 2 goals and concedes 1.4, while Galatasaray also scores 2 but concedes only 0.8. By halves, Liverpool had 1 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals in the first half and 3 out of 5 in the second. Galatasaray had no first-half matches over 1.5 goals, but 3 out of 5 in the second half. Liverpool most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (40%), while Galatasaray also scores most often in the 76th to 90th minute (30%). Liverpool is most vulnerable to conceding between the 46th and 60th minute (43%), and Galatasaray in the 31st to 45th and 46th to 60th minutes (50% each). These figures confirm that both teams can step up after the break, and the end of the match could be especially eventful. Given the average scoring and frequency of over 2.5 goals, a bet on over 3.5 goals at 1.92 is reasonable.

Corner Totals Analysis

In terms of corner kicks, Liverpool averages 7.8 per match, and Galatasaray 5.6. In the last five games, both teams had 4 matches with over 9.5 corners. Among the available lines for corners, the total closest to the average sum (13.4) is 11.5: over 11.5 is at 1.94, under 11.5 at 1.81. Liverpool is the favorite in corner outcomes with odds of 1.05. Considering the high averages, a bet on over 11.5 corners seems justified. It's also worth noting that Liverpool consistently wins many corners, which could influence the game's dynamics and create additional chances at the opponent's goal.