Istanbul is set for a thrilling showdown on Saturday as Galatasaray welcome Besiktas to Rams Park in the Turkish Super Lig, with Cimbom aiming to extend their flawless start to the campaign.
Both sides arrive in good form, with the hosts enjoying a three-game winning run and the visitors claiming back-to-back victories.
Here is a quick overview of Galatasaray vs Besiktas prediction, including correct score, lineups and key statistics.
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Galatasaray vs Besiktas prediction: This clash produces goals
Key stats
- The last three meetings between Galatasaray and Besiktas have produced three or more goals.
- Besiktas have won two of the last three encounters between both teams.
- Galatasaray have won the last five home league meetings against Besiktas, and the last four have ended 2-1.
Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Besiktas
Galatasaray have made a flawless start to the league campaign, scoring 15 goals while conceding only twice.
Besiktas may have built some momentum in recent weeks, but their performances so far do not strongly suggest they can upset Cimbom at Rams Park.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray are clear favourites
- Home (Galatasaray): 8/13 – 1.62 (61.9%)
- Draw: 10/3 – 4.33 (23.1%)
- Away (Besiktas): 18/5 – 4.60 (21.7%)
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Galatasaray are clear favourites at home with odds of 1.62, reflecting just over a 61% chance of winning. The draw is seen as less likely at 23%, while Besiktas are considered outsiders with only a 21% chance, despite the intensity of this Istanbul derby.
The hosts have been dominant in the Super Lig this season, and this odds reflect their level compared to the other teams this season.
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Most recent H2Hs: Recent meetings have been balanced
In the last six encounters between Galatasaray and Besiktas across all competitions, both sides have claimed three wins apiece.
Two of Cimbom’s triumphs in this run were secured at Rams Park, while one of the Black Eagles’ victories came on neutral territory in the Super Cup.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 29/03/25
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Galatasaray
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/10/24
Galatasaray
Besiktas
Turkey Super Cup 03/08/24
Galatasaray
Besiktas
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/03/24
Besiktas
Galatasaray
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 21/10/23
Galatasaray
Besiktas
Galatasaray preview: No major injury worries
Galatasaray underlined their resilience with a statement 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League, secured by Victor Osimhen’s 16th-minute penalty.
That result marked their third consecutive win since the humbling 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on matchday one.
Ahead of Saturday’s derby, Cimbom have a near clean bill of health, with only Gokdeniz Gurpuz and Kazimcan Karatas unavailable due to ineligibility rather than injury.
Predicted lineup: Cakir (GK), Singo, Badakci, Sanchez, Jakobs, Gundogan, Torreira, Lemina, Akgun, Osimhen & Yilmaz
Galatasaray's last five matches:
- 30.09.25 – Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool
- 26.09.25 – Alanyaspor 0-1 Galatasaray
- 22.09.25 – Galatasaray 3-1 Konyaspor
- 18.09.25 – Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 Galatasaray
- 13.09.25 – Eyupspor 0-2 Galatasaray
Besiktas Preview: The Black Eagles have injury issues
Besiktas head into this clash on the back of a 3-1 win over Kocaelispor, a result that gave them consecutive league victories for the first time this season.
However, the Black Eagles are carrying several injury concerns. Wilfred Ndidi and Tammy Abraham both limped off in that match, while Jonas Svensson was absent altogether.
Salih Ucan has now missed three successive games, and Demir Ege Tiknaz was also unavailable for the Kocaelispor encounter.
Predicted lineup: Gunok (GK), Jurasek, Sazdagi, Topcu, Djalo, Kokcu, Uysal, Toure, Silva, Cerny & Toure
Besiktas's last five matches:
- 29.09.25 – Besiktas 3-1 Kocaelispor
- 24.09.25 – Kayserispor 0-4 Besiktas
- 19.09.25 – Goztepe 3-0 Besiktas
- 13.09.25 – Besiktas 2-1 Basaksehir
- 31.08.25 – Alanyaspor 2-0 Besiktas
Player to Watch: Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen sat out a couple of matches after picking up an injury during the last international break, but the Nigerian striker marked his first start since returning in the win over Liverpool.
He has already scored twice in four Super Lig outings this season, and with his relentless drive, sharp instincts and ruthless finishing, he is once again the standout player to watch.