Tournament: Champions League
Venue: Rams Park Stadium, Istanbul
Date: 21.01.2026
Time: 17:45 GMT

Galatasaray vs Atletico Form and Head to Head

Galatasaray's most recent match saw them draw 1-1 at home against Gaziantep FK in the Super Lig. In their last six home matches, they have managed two wins, one draw, and three defeats.

Atletico suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga in their last match. Their away form has been strong recently, with four wins, one draw and one defeat in their last six games.

Atletico have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches against Galatasaray in all competitions. The last time these two teams met was in a Club Friendlies match in 2016, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Across the last six meetings, the record is evenly split, with Atletico winning three and the other three ending in a draw.

Atletico are undefeated in their last five matches against Galatasaray in all competitions.

Who is the betting favourite in Galatasaray vs Atletico?

According to latest odds, Atletico Madrid enter as clear betting favourites to defeat Galatasaray in their Champions League clash at Rams Park. Atletico hold around a 49% chance of victory, shading Galatasaray's 31% implied win probability.

Match Result Best Odds Bookmaker
Galatasaray 12/5 AK Bets
Atletico Madrid 6/5 AK Bets
Draw 14/5 bet365

Odds last updated at 16:45 Wednesday, 21st January.

Galatasaray vs Atletico Team News

Galatasaray have several absentees. Sara, Büyük, Singo, Ünyay are all injured. Baltaci and Elmali are suspended.

Atletico will be without Lenglet and González, both due to injury.

Galatasaray vs Atletico Confirmed Lineups

Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Çakir; Elmali, Sánchez, Bardakci, Sallai; Torreira, Lemina; Yilmaz, Akgun, Sané; Osimhen

Atletico (4-4-2): Oblak; Ruggeri, Hancko, Pubill, Llorente; Almada, Koke, Barrios, Simeone; Sørloth, Alvarez

Lineups powered by WhoScored.

Galatasaray vs Atletico Match Prediction

Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid are tipped to share the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The hosts will lean hard on their home crowd and the firepower up top from Osimhen and Sané, which could really trouble Atletico's backline. That said, the visitors aren't pushovers—their rock-solid defence, paired with Sørloth and Alvarez causing chaos going forward, should keep things on a knife-edge. Galatasary love to punish from set pieces, while Atletico dominate the skies in duels, so don't be surprised if it all cancels out in a proper stalemate.

Prediction: Galatasaray 2-2 Atletico

Galatasaray vs Atletico Player Stat Trends

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Alexander Sorloth has exceeded 0.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at bet365. 

Atletico Madrid have won 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at Betway.

Marcos Llorente has exceeded 2.5 Tackles in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 23/20 at QuinnBet.

Victor Osimhen has attempted 4+ shots in 4 of their last 4 apps (Champions League).
Best odds of 21/2 at BetVictor while publishing.

Giuliano Simeone has won 2+ fouls in 4 of their last 4 apps (Champions League).
Best odds of 4/6 at bet365 while publishing.

Galatasaray vs Atletico Bet Builder Tip

Our Galatasaray vs Atletico Bet Builder Tip includes:

  • Yes  -  Both Teams To Score
  • V. Osimhen Over 1.5  -   Shots On Target
  • A. Sorloth Over 1.5  -   Shots On Target

Best odds of 6/1 available at BetMGM UK at the time pf publishing.

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