Galatasaray vs Besiktas Prediction

A huge battle in the Turkish Super Lig takes place on Monday night as top of the table Galatasaray take on Istanbul rivals Besiktas in a first vs second encounter.

Neither team have lost a game this season but who will come out on top here?

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Key Stats

• Galatasaray haven’t lost any of their last eleven matches
• Besiktas have lost two of their last six
• Galatasaray have scored 40 goals in eleven
• Besiktas have conceded ten goals in their last eight fixtures

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

One of the biggest rivalries in Turkey takes place on Monday night with a battle between the undefeated top two in the Turkish Super Lig takes place.

Galatasaray Preview

Galatasaray Predicted Lineup - Fernando Muslera; Kaan Ayhan, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Davinson Sanchez; Yunus Akgun, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Baris Alper Yilmaz; Dries Mertens; Mauro Icardi, Victor Osimhen

Galatasaray currently hold top spot in the league and are five points clear. This having claimed 25 points from nine matches in the Turkish Super Lig thus far. They are unbeaten as it stands.

Not only this but they have scored 27 goals in the league. This the most in the division and nine more goals than the second highest scoring team Fenerbahce.

Victor Osimhen’s three goals in four league games thus far has been a big help to that in recent weeks especially. Expect him to have an impact on this match.

Besiktas Preview

Besiktas Predicted Lineup - Ersin Destanoglu; Arthur Masuaku, Felix Uduokhai, Gabriel Paulista, Jonas Svensson; Al Musrati, Gedson Fernandes; Milot Rashica, Joao Mario, Rafa; Ciro Immobile

Besiktas on the other hand currently hold second place and are also unbeaten in the league so far. They have 20 points from eight games. A game in hand on top of the table Galatasaray means that a win here could be incredibly significant.

Besiktas have scored 17 goals in the league so far - the third most - however it is their solid defence that has taken them this far. They have conceded just five goals so far this campaign. Nobody in the league has conceded fewer.

Head To Head Stats: Galatasaray vs Besiktas

In the histories of both clubs these teams have faced each other a staggering 355 times.

It is this weekend's hosts Galatasaray that holds the advantage having won 129 of those matches. This to Besiktas’ 112 wins. There have also been 114 draws in that time.

Galatasaray have only lost two of the last six games against Besiktas however the most recent meeting saw them get dismantled. Besiktas claiming a 5-0 victory in the Turkish Super Kupa. Will the same happen here?

3rd August 2024 - Galatasaray 0-5 Besiktas - Turkish Super Kupa

3rd March 2024 - Besiktas 0-1 Galatasaray - Turkish Super Lig

21st October 2023 - Galatasaray 2-1 Besiktas - Turkish Super Lig

30th April 2023 - Besiktas 3-1 Galatasaray - Turkish Super Lig

5th November 2022 - Galatasaray 2-1 Besiktas - Turkish Super Lig

Betting Tips For Galatasaray vs Besiktas

This match is sure to be a close fixture with both teams eager to win due to the potential implications come the end of the season - even this early on.

However, we can’t help feel that Galatasaray have the stronger squad with their attacking ability being unmatched by any team in the whole of Turkey. Besiktas will be tired so we would expect the hosts to take advantage and win this game.

That is why we have selected odds of 10/11 for Galatasaray To Win in this match. These odds mean that £10 has the potential to return up to £19.09.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Galatasaray vs Besiktas

Galatasaray 3-1 Besiktas

The best attack coming up against the best defence this game will surely be interesting. However, Galatasaray’s strength going forward will surely be too much for a tired Besiktas side. The hosts will win this game.

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