Over 3.5
Gaziantep FK 1 - 3 Galatasaray
Who will win?
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Gaziantep FK
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Draw
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Galatasaray
The Süper Lig bursts into life this Friday as Gaziantep FK welcome Turkish giants Galatasaray to the Gaziantep Stadium for the season opener. Galatasaray, perennial title contenders, arrive with a strong pre-season record, having secured multiple wins and showing their attacking prowess. However, Gaziantep, despite a mixed bag of results in their warm-up games, will be looking to capitalise on home advantage and surprise the champions. Recent head-to-head encounters heavily favour Galatasaray, who have dominated this fixture in recent years, including a 3-1 victory in their last league meeting. While the odds are firmly stacked against them, Gaziantep will be eager to prove a point in front of their passionate supporters. Our algorithm predicts a challenging start for the hosts, forecasting a 3-1 victory for Galatasaray.
Key Betting Tip: Galatasaray to win and Over 3.5 Goals at 2.35 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.
Gaziantep Predicted XI: Mustafa Burak Bozan, Arda Kizildag, Juninho Bacuna, Kacper Kozlowski, Myenty Abena, Deian Sorescu, Emmanuel Boateng, Salem M’Bakata, Enver Kulasin, Alexandru Maxim, Kevin Rodrigues
Galatasaray Predicted XI: Gunay Guvenc, Ismail Jakobs, Davinson Sanchez, Kaan Ayhan, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Eren Elmali, Gabriel Sara, Mario Lemina, Lucas Torreira, Leroy Sane, Victor Osimhen
Club captain Mauro Icardi is absent due to an ongoing ACL injury; however, a return is expected soon.
As this is the Super Lig opener, there are no league standings as of now. However, in 2024/25 Galatasaray won the league for a third year running, recording 95 points, 30 wins, and incredibly one loss. Gaziantep finished in 14th, 10 points from the relegation zone, with 45 points.
Gaziantep played in the top flight for the first time in 2019, and have met with Galatasaray regularly since then. They have met 13 times in their history. Galatasaray dominate the fixture with ten wins, and Gaziantep have one win, with one draw too.
Recent Head-to-Head Result:
Gaziantep Last 5 Matches:
Gaziantep’s only win in their last five games came against lower league opposition. They have conceded eight in their last five.
Galatasaray Last 5 Matches:
International fixtures against French, Italian, and Austrian sides in recent weeks have seen Gala prove to be extremely competitive opponents. Averaging three goals per game.
Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Galatasaray victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.
Football Park’s Best Bet: Galatasaray to Win and Over 3.5 Goals @ 2.35 (Kwiff Bet) - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Galatasaray win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep): A creative attacking midfielder who operates behind the striker. Maxim is often the one creating the opportunities, but he scored seven goals last season as well. He is a skilled player known for his vision, passing ability, and a dangerous shot from outside the box.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray): The obvious choice for Galatasaray, as a record-breaking transfer for the club and a proven goalscorer, Osimhen will be the focal point of their powerful attack. Given Galatasaray's historical dominance over Gaziantep and their bolstered squad, they are expected to score multiple goals.
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Stadium Information: The Gaziantep Stadium is a stadium in Gaziantep, Turkey. It has a capacity of 35,574 spectators, and was opened on 15 January 2017. It is one of the main grounds for the Turkish National Team.
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