Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

A win for Atletico Madrid away from home in this match keeps them in a very great spot heading into the final fixture of the UCL group phase, while Galatasaray will be hoping to catch up with the top 8 teams.

Despite the 1-1 draw against Gaziantep on the weekend, Galatasaray will be full of confidence heading into the fixture as they were able to retain their top spot on the Turkish league table. That result means Okan Buruk’s men have been unbeaten in their last 5 matches in the league.

However, the Turkish champions will want to replicate this form on the global stage, especially as they have lost their last two UCL matches after winning their initial three games. Galatasaray will aim for a win at home in order to improve their standing on the table from their current 18th position.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are in 8th position on the UCL table, which hands them an automatic qualification for the round of 16 should they finish the group phase on this position. However, Diego Simeone’s men have been known to struggle away from home.

If there is anything to go by for the La Liga outfits, they will come into this match with high spirits from their recent 1-0 win over Alaves on the weekend and the fact that their last UCL match was another 3-2 victory against PSV Eindhoven.

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Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid have met quite a few times, with the Spanish team gaining the upper hand in their previous meeting. In fact, the Turkish side is yet to record a single win against Atletico (D4, L3). The last match ended in a 2-0 triumph for the La Liga club.

Galatasaray have been dealt a major setback as three players will not feature in this Champions League fixture. Buruk will be without Gabriel Sara and Arda Unyay due to injuries, while Metehan Baltaci will be unavailable because of suspension.

On the positive side, Victor Osimhen could feature in this match after being away for the AFCON 2025 tournament. After leading the Nigerian team to the Bronze medal at the tournament, the Super Eagles striker could join the squad for this UCL match.

Atletico is also facing similar challenges as two players, including Nico Gonzalez and Clement Lenget, will not make the squad list due to injuries. However, Simeone has other players fit and available to travel

The Argentine manager is expected to start Julian Alvarez alongside Antoine Griezmann in attack, looking to take advantage of Galatasaray’s high defensive line.

Galatasaray: Cakir; Elmali, Sanchez, Bardakci, Sallai; Torreira, Lemina; Sane, Akgun, Yilmaz; Osimhen

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Baena; Sorloth, Alvarez

Galatasaray have plenty of firepower, with Osimhen leading an attack that can trouble any defense on its day. But Atletico Madrid are experts at surviving tough European away nights. We expect Tico to have a slight edge in this fixture and you can stake this on Livescorebet for the best odds and bonuses.

Prediction: Galatasaray 1-2 Atletico Madrid

• Bet on Atletico Madrid to win

• Over 1.5 goals

• Over 8.5 corners