<p>Galatasaray and Liverpool enter their upcoming <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/uefa-champions-league-outrights-2025-26-9266411">2025/26 UEFA Champions League</a> matchday 2 encounter on Wednesday, October 1, at 05:00 AEST at RAMS Park in Istanbul, with the teams in contrasting fortunes.</p> <p>The hosts were on the end of a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in their first game in the league phase after missing out last season. Liverpool managed to record a dramatic 3-2 victory at Anfield in their game against Atletico Madrid.</p> <p>Both Okan Buruk and Arne Slot will be hoping for improved performances from their players, but how will this one turn out?</p> <h2>Galatasaray vs Liverpool Betting Preview</h2> <p>On paper, this tie definitely looks to be one of the most interesting that the 25/26 UCL league phase has to offer. However, it has been some time since the two clubs faced off against each other in this competition.</p> <p>A total of four matches have been played between these two clubs, with two draws and a victory each having occurred. The most recent contests were part of the old format, when they met in the group stage of the 2006/07 season. The results between them have been:</p> <ul> <li>Galatasaray 3-2 Liverpool</li> <li>Liverpool 3-2 Galatasaray</li> <li>Galatasaray 1-1 Liverpool</li> <li>Liverpool 0-0 Galatasaray</li> </ul> <p>This year’s encounter could be something special. Both clubs have plenty of talent in their squads, and some recent positive injury news has boosted the Turkish outfit.</p> <p>Club-record signing Victor Osimhen is expected to be available, while experienced Premier League players Davinson Sanchez, Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina, Leroy Sane, and Ilkay Gundogan could all be involved. Mauro Icardi may also be called upon.</p> <p>Liverpool will not have Federico Chiesa available after he was called up to the squad list following Giovanni Leoni's ACL tear on his debut for the club. Curtis Jones could be available, while there are no other concerns for Slot ahead of the game.</p> <h2>Galatasaray vs Liverpool Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Unsurprisingly, the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/galatasaray-v-liverpool-9641278">Galatasaray vs Liverpool betting odds</a> have the Premier League champions as the favourites to win this game.</p> <p>Goals are expected in this game. The 'Over 2.5 Goals' market, which is always an interesting one when it comes to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-champions-league">Champions League betting</a>,&nbsp; has hit in seven of Galatasaray's last eight Champions League matches, with Liverpool continually finding ways to score this season even when they have been in trouble. Indeed, late goals have been something of their speciality this season.</p> <p>However, with players like Osimhen expected to lead the line, the ‘Yes’ outcome in the ‘Both Teams To Score’ appears good value. Liverpool have been shaky at the back, while Galatasaray will be feeling fragile after shipping five last time out in this competition.</p> <p>Osimhen is a good bet for ‘Anytime Goalscorer’, as is Liverpool’s Alexander Isak. The Swede has been building his fitness and scored in his first start for the club in domestic competition against Southampton. He is expected to get minutes at some point in the game, and with his lethality, a goal is likely to follow.</p>