Liverpool are favored to win this UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match with strong odds around 1.45, as they are expected to be strong favorites despite their inconsistency this season. Galatasaray, while formidable at home after beating Juventus 5-2 in their playoff first leg, have a poor European away record with only one win in England. Liverpool's recent form shows a 5-2 victory over West Ham and they have the quality to progress from this tie with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match kicks off at 5:45 PM UTC on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, which is 7:45 PM local time in Istanbul. This first leg of the Round of 16 will be played at Galatasaray's fortress home ground before the return fixture in England.

The match will be held at the Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul, Turkey, Galatasaray's home stadium where they have demonstrated exceptional strength this season. The Turkish club beat Juventus 5-2 at this venue in their Champions League playoff first leg, showcasing their attacking prowess on home turf.

Liverpool are predicted to progress from this tie as strong favorites with odds around 1.45 for a win. Victor Osimhen is a major threat for Galatasaray after scoring a penalty in their 1-0 league phase victory against Liverpool last September, but Liverpool's superior squad depth and experience should prevail over two legs. Galatasaray's squad includes former Premier League stars like Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan who could pose problems.

In their recent head-to-head record, the teams have played five times with mixed results: Galatasaray won 1-0, then 3-2, Liverpool won 3-2, they drew 1-1, and drew 0-0 in their most recent encounters. Galatasaray's 1-0 victory over Liverpool in September 2025 came through Victor Osimhen's penalty, demonstrating their ability to compete at this level despite their European away struggles.