Besiktas and Galatasaray are set to clash in the Turkish Super Lig at the Tüpraş Stadyumu on Sunday.
Besiktas had a great run in February, winning five out of six games. Last week, they secured their 14th league victory by defeating Istanbulspor 2-0. In the Turkish Cup quarterfinals, they continued their winning streak with a 2-0 home win over Konyaspor. Salih Uçan and Cenk Tosun scored the goals.
On the other hand, Galatasaray’s form has dipped lately, with two losses in their last three matches. They won their last league game against Antalyaspor 2-1, with Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu scoring twice. However, they suffered a 2-0 home loss to Fatih Karagumruk in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals. They also faced a setback in the UEFA Europa League playoffs, losing 4-1 to Sparta Prague.
In their head-to-head encounters, Galatasaray holds the advantage with 126 wins compared to Besiktas’ 114. Besiktas has kept clean sheets in their last six home games, winning five. Galatasaray, on the other hand, is unbeaten in their last 15 league matches, winning eight.
The recent meetings between the two teams have seen clear outcomes, with Galatasaray winning four times and Besiktas winning three. Galatasaray boasts the best defensive record in the Super Lig, conceding only 15 goals.
Besiktas has been in excellent form, winning five of their last six matches. They have a strong home record against Galatasaray, winning their last six encounters at home. However, they will be without Gedson Fernandes and Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov due to suspension.
Galatasaray has won 13 of their last 15 league matches but has struggled in recent away games against Besiktas. Serge Aurier is unavailable for selection due to incomplete training.
Considering Besiktas’ recent form, home advantage, and historical record against Galatasaray, they are expected to secure a narrow victory.
Prediction: Besiktas 2-1 Galatasaray
Betting Tips:
- Result – Bet on Besiktas to win
- Goals – Expect over 2.5 goals in the match
- Second Half Goal – Predict that at least one goal will be scored in the second half
- Cenk Tosun – Consider betting on Cenk Tosun to score or assist during the game.
