Galatasaray will welcome Atletico Madrid to Rams Park Stadium for their UEFA Champions League encounter on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
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Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- Atletico Madrid's UEFA Champions League matches this season have all gone above the 2.5-goal line.
- Three of Galatasaray's last four games produced goals at both ends.
- Atletico Madrid drew first blood in six of their last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 2-3 Atletico Madrid
Although Galatasaray have earned some impressive wins against teams like Liverpool in this competition, it is worth mentioning that they have lost their last two UEFA Champions League games without scoring.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid have won their last three UCL games, averaging almost three goals in the process. They also have a solid track record against Galatasaray, with no defeats in the last five H2Hs.
Keeping in mind that over four goals were scored on average in Atletico Madrid's matches in this competition, we believe the visitors will come out on top in a high-scoring affair.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray up against it
- HOME: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Galatasaray played out a 1-1 draw with Gazisehir Gaziantep last weekend. Okan Buruk’s men have enjoyed some fine form of late, with a 5-1-1 win-draw-loss record in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Atletico, meanwhile, are coming off back-to-back wins in which they did not concede. They have earned 12 points from a possible 18, three more than their hosts.
Bearing that in mind, Atletico Madrid are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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Moreover, Atletico Madrid have played six games in the UEFA Champions League this season, and over four goals were scored on average in that stretch.
On that note, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Atletico Madrid's dominance to continue?
Although this will be the first encounter between these teams since the 2015/16 UEFA Champions League season, it is important to note that Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in the last five clashes between these teams and did not concede in their last three H2Hs.
Galatasaray preview: Osimhen set to start
Galatasaray will miss out on the services of Arda Unyay and Gabriel Sara as both players are currently injured.
While Wilfriend Singo might sit out due to a lack of fitness, Nigerian star Victor Osimhen is ready for action after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Predicted lineup: Cakir (GK), Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Elmali, Lemina, Gundogan, Sane, Akgun, Yilmaz & Osimhen.
Last five matches
- Galatasaray 1-1 Gaziantep
- Fethiyespor 1-2 Galatasaray
- Galatasaray 0-2 Fenerbahce
- Galatasaray 4-1 Trabzonzpor
- Galatasaray 3-0 Kasimpasa
Atletico Madrid preview: No new absentees
Atletico Madrid will enter this clash with Clement Lenglet and veteran midfielder Koke ruled out due to injury, while Nico Gonzalez could be back in the fold after a hamstring problem.
Coach Diego Simeone will once again rely on the services of Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez up front, which could mean a bench role for ex-French international Antoine Griezmann.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri, Simeone, Barrios, Gallagher, Baena, Sorloth & Alvarez.
Last five matches
- Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves
- Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
- Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid
- Girona 0-3 Atletico Madrid
Player to watch: Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez has six goal contributions in five UEFA Champions League appearances this season. The former Manchester City forward has scored in his last three appearances in this competition and will look to extend that run to four games.