Galatasaray vs Besiktas Prediction: Rivalry Rekindled; A Battle for Istanbul Supremacy!

Galatasaray will welcome Besiktas to the RAMS Park in the tenth round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Galatasaray vs. Besiktas, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Galatasaray

Form: WWDWW

Turkish boss Okan Buruk continues to take his team forward on the pitch despite some minor setbacks pushing them backward. A narrow 3-2 victory over Elfsborg in the midweek UEFA Europa League made it three matches unbeaten in the competitions league phase (W2, D1).

Prior to that, they defeated Antalyaspor 3-0 away from home, making it their second consecutive win in the league, having seen off the threat of Alanyaspor in a 1-0 victory beforehand. It's also worth noting that they are unbeaten in nine league matches this season (W8, D1), leaving them three points clear at the top.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Kutlu; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen

Besiktas

Form: WDWWD

Besiktas, on the other hand, also had a successful midweek UEFA Europa League outing as they defeated Olympique Lyon 1-0 to defy the odds. This was their first win in this competition league phase, having been on a two-match losing streak beforehand. 

Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men have been impressive in the domestic league, going eight matches without defeat (W6, D2) and are firmly positioned in third place in the standings. Their most recent match in the league was a 2-0 home win over Konyaspor, and they will be aiming to make it two wins in a row.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Destanoglu; Svensson, Uduokhai, Topcu, Masuaku; Ndour, Fernandes; Silva, Mario, Muci; Immobile

Match Facts

• Galatasaray have won four of their last five home matches in the Turkish Super Lig.
• There have been exactly 2 goals in 5 out of 8 Besiktas's Super Lig games this season.
• Galatasaray averages 2.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 67 meetings, Galatasaray have won 29 times, Besiktas have won 22 times, and there have been 16 draws, with the goal difference being 89-79 in favour of Galatasaray.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides have been in strong form this season, but Galatasaray have fared much better than their counterparts Besiktas this season. Gala have not lost a home game against Besiktas since 2017, and we don't see them doing that now as they aim to solidify their position at the top of the table.

While this could turn out to be a tight affair between two evenly matched sides, we anticipate supporting the home side to come out on top with a hard-fought victory. However, given their defensive vulnerabilities of late, we are ruling out the away side from getting on the scoreboard either.

• W1 for 1.91
• Anytime Goalscorer - Victor Osimhen for 1.90
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.26