Galatasaray vs Juventus Predictions, Betting Tips & Free Bet

Last Updated on 17/02/2026 by Andy Clark

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Galatasaray vs Juventus Match Preview – Champions League Play-off

This one feels like classic Champions League knockout drama. Galatasaray are back in the knockout rounds for the first time in over a decade, and you can already imagine what RAMS Park will be like on Tuesday night.

The Turkish champions arrive in great form. Four straight wins in all competitions, 15 goals scored, and Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi looking like a nightmare pairing for any defence. Okan Buruk’s side have also turned their home ground into a fortress, losing just once in their last 11 European games in Istanbul and almost always finding the net.

Juventus, on the other hand, feel like a team still searching for stability. Luciano Spalletti has made them harder to beat, but the cracks show away from home. Recent trips to Inter, Atalanta and Milan have all ended in defeat, and their Champions League away record has been underwhelming too. The late loss in the Derby d’Italia at the weekend will not have helped confidence.

The Italians have quality and experience, but Galatasaray’s momentum and atmosphere could make this a long night.

Galatasaray vs Juventus Predicted Line-ups

Galatasaray predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Roland Sallai, Davinson Sanchez, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Ismail Jakobs, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Ilkay Gundogan, Leroy Sane, Victor Osimhen.

Juventus predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Michele Di Gregorio (GK), Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly, Andrea Cambiaso, Manuel Locatelli, Teun Koopmeiners, Chico Conceicao, Weston McKennie, Kenan Yildiz, Jonathan David.

Galatasaray vs Juventus Best Bet

Both Teams to Score at 4/6

Galatasaray almost always score at home in Europe, and with Osimhen in this kind of form, it would be a surprise if they didn’t here. At the same time, Juventus still carry enough attacking threat to get chances, especially with Galatasaray’s aggressive approach leaving space behind.

Neither side feels built for a cagey 0–0, particularly in a first leg where both will want an edge going into the return game.

Galatasaray vs Juventus Score Prediction

Galatasaray 2–1 Juventus

Galatasaray’s intensity at home should count for a lot, especially early on. Juventus may have their moments, but the hosts look sharper, more confident, and better suited to this kind of occasion right now. A narrow home win feels like the most likely outcome.

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