Our Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: 1-2
Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 21, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Galatasaray's Last Match – Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce
Galatasaray will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Türkiye Super Cup defeat against Fenerbahce on January 10. In that match, Galatasaray saw 64% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Galatasaray | 64% | 7 (3) | 0.6 | 55 |
Fenerbahce | 36% | 8 (5) | 0.78 | 42 |
Atletico Madrid's Last Match – Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Spain Super Cup defeat against Real Madrid on January 8 and regain momentum. In that match, Atletico Madrid had 54% possession and 16 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Atletico Madrid | 54% | 16 (6) | 2.26 | 88 |
Real Madrid | 46% | 7 (4) | 1.13 | 35 |
Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid Stats
Key Stats
| Galatasaray | Atletico Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Galatasaray are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Atletico Madrid average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Galatasaray 19-11
Atletico Madrid 18-13
What are the odds for this match?
Galatasaray to win: @3.2
Draw: @4
Atletico Madrid to win: @2



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