Hatayspor vs Galatasaray Prediction: Don't Lower The Bar By Expecting A Routine Win For Buruk's Gala

Hatayspor will welcome Galatasaray to the Mersin Stadyumu in the twelfth round of the Turkish Super Lig.

Following a defeat to Bayern Munich on the fourth match day of the Champions League group stage campaign, which sees them on the brink of elimination, Galatasaray will look to move past that unfortunate ordeal and redeem themselves in the league where their performance has been impressive.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Hatayspor

Form: LLLWD

After a commendable performance against Sarıyer in the third round of the Türkiye Kupası on home turf, which witnessed them claim a 2-0 triumph, Hatayspor didn't have it in them to build up on the momentum in the league against Samsunspor away from home as they surrendered one goal to record a narrow 2-1 defeat.

With that defeat, things have gotten a bit difficult for Hatayspor in the league, whose motivation levels are low mainly due to the fact that they are currently on a three-match losing streak, although this comes after a resilient turbulence that had them on an eight-match unbeaten run, and banking on that coupled with home advantage, Hatayspor will be looking forward to pulling off an upset regardless of their opposition in this one.

With 14 points collected from 11 matches played so far, Hatayspor sits ninth in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with Sivasspor and Rizespor, while their aspirations for a fourth-place finish are hindered by a five-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Bekaj; Alici, Kilama, Demir, Matur; Massanga, Aabid; Rivas, Saglam, Ze; Dadashov

Galatasaray

Form: WWWWW

Galatasaray's 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich away from home has them on the brink of facing elimination at the group stage on the fifth consecutive attempt; however, their fate lies at the hands of Manchester United eight days from now, where a win will be a must in order to reach the round of 16.

In the league, a Wilfred Zaha brace steered them to a 2-1 victory against Kasimpasa in front of their fans, and following news of Fenerbahce's stumble against Trabzonspor, it was music to their ears as this meant that they remain the only side in the league yet to suffer defeat in eleven matches with ten wins and a solitary draw.

With 31 points collected from 11 matches played, Galatasaray have taken control of first place in the Turkish Super Lig standings and have maintained a one-point advantage over second-placed Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Boey, Nelsson, Sanchez, Bardakci; Ayhan, Torreira; Ziyech, Akturkoglu, Zaha; Icardi

Match Facts

• Hatayspor have conceded two or more goals in four of their five home matches in the Super Lig.
• Galatasaray have kept five clean sheets in six away matches in the Super Lig.
• Hatayspor averages 2 goals per game when playing at home, and Galatasaray averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last nine meetings, Hatayspor have won three times, Galatasaray have won five times, and there have been one draw, with the goal difference being 19-13 in favor of Galatasaray.

Expert Betting Tips

Hatayspor's iffy form in the league scripts a convincing defeat at home against an in-form Galatasaray side that has exceeded expectations, and nothing much can be expected from them in this one.

Galatasaray won both of their matches against Hatayspor last season; a 4-0 win at home followed a 3-0 win away, and with them being the superior side in this clash, a comfortable win is undoubtedly on the cards. As such, we expect them to cover the Asian handicap of -1.5 away from home.

• Handicap 2 (-1.5) for 2.18
• Both Teams To Score - No for 2.10
• 1st Half - 1st Goal - Galatasaray for 1.75