Galatasaray will welcome Konyaspor to the RAMS Park in the 19th round of the Turkish Super Lig.
Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Galatasaray vs. Konyaspor, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!
Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!
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In their first derby of the season against Fenerbahce at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadyumu during the festive holiday break, Gala came up short in taking the lead atop the Turkish Super Lig standings due to a goalless draw in a match anticipated to spark fireworks. They were supposed to meet for the second time this time around in the Turkish Super Cup final at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; however, disagreements over Atatürk banners led to the regrettable postponement of the event, sparking tensions between clubs and the host nation's authorities.
Despite playing a secondary role this season, Gala have been exceptional in their own right, notching the same number of wins as league leaders Fenerbahce, 14 out of seventeen. Not only that, but they boast the best home record this season, winning eight consecutive matches, although tracing back to the previous season, their last league defeat at the RAMS Park was a 0-1 defeat against Giresunpor at the commencement of the 2022/23 season on August 13th. Since then, they have gone unbeaten in 25 matches, and seeing off a Konyaspor side should prove relatively straightforward.
Having accumulated 44 points from 17 matches, Galatasaray comfortably sits second in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with league leaders Fenerbahce, and picking up maximum points could possibly see them occupy first place given Fenerbahce's setback.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Muslera; Ayhan, Nelsson, Bardakci, Yilmaz; Demirbay, Ndombele; Tete, Mertens, Zaha; Icardi
Konyaspor
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Konyaspor, now a mere shadow of the team that secured eighth place in the previous season, find themselves embroiled in a relegation scrap this season. The Anatolian Eagle's managed to put an end to a three-match winless run in the league (D2 L1) by defeating Kayserispor 2-0 at home on Christmas Eve, courtesy of a Sokol Cikalleshi brace from the spot.
This marked their fourth win in seventeen matches; however, they fell just two short of matching their total from the previous season. Away from home, they have picked up a solitary win in eight matches while losing three and drawing four. It's also worth mentioning that they are winless in six matches (L3 D3), and getting back on track will prove to be an arduous task given that they have lost three consecutive away matches against their opponents in this upcoming clash.
Having accumulated 18 points from 17 matches, Konyaspor occupy the 16th spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings, one place above the relegation zone, where they are one point ahead of the drop zone and are three points adrift of tenth-placed Sivasspor.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Bernardoni; Ulgun, Demirbag, Calvo, Haubert; Dikmen, Yazgili, Cicaldau; Prip, Cikalleshi, Moreno
Match Facts
- Galatasaray have won 23 of their last 25 home matches in the Super Lig.
- Konyaspor have scored in seven of their eight away matches in the Super Lig.
- Galatasaray averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Konyaspor averages 1 goal per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the last 37 meetings, Galatasaray claimed 25 victories, while Konyaspor emerged victorious four times, resulting in eight draws. Galatasaray leads with a goal difference of 72-29.
Expert Betting Tips
Galatasaray have been exceptional at home, going unbeaten in 25 home matches, a run that stretches to the previous season, and expecting them to be kept at arms length by a Konyaspor side that has won just one of their away games this season could be wishful thinking.
The defending champions, Gala, have avoided defeat in their last 24 home matches against Konyaspor, recording a whopping twenty wins during that time. Such a record suggests that they'll be a formidable presence in this fixture, and a commanding win is highly anticipated. However, we expect to see the home side find the back of the net in both halves, which should surface.
- Home To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.87
- Anytime Goalscorer - Mauro Icardi for 1.83
- W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.77