All eyes will be on Mersin Stadium as Hatayspor host Super Lig leaders Galatasaray on Friday, 17 January. View our free Hatayspor vs Galatasaray predictions below.
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Hatayspor vs Galatasaray predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in seven of the last eight clashes between these teams.
- Five of Hatayspor's last seven matches, and each of Galatasaray's last eight games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Galatasaray's last nine matches have featured goals at both ends.
- Hatayspor have lost four matches in a row.
Correct score prediction: Hatayspor 1-3 Galatasaray
Galatasaray have won five consecutive league games and are unbeaten in their last 23 matches across all competitions. In contrast, Hatayspor are currently on a four-match losing streak and a six-game winless run. All things considered, this will likely be business as usual for Galatasaray.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- AWAY: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
This has not been a pleasant season for Hatayspor. They are 18th in the 19-team Super Lig with a 1-6-11 win-draw-loss record in 18 league matches.
As it stands, no team has won fewer games than Hatayspor, and no team has won more games than Galatasaray in the Turkish top flight this season.
Given that Galatasaray have won 16 of 18 league games this campaign, it is unsurprising that Okan Buruk's men are the expected winners at 3/10 (1.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 76.9% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Galatasaray's last nine matches. Keeping in mind that four of Hatayspor's last five games produced goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 13/20 (1.65). That one has a 60.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Galatasaray?
Galatasaray came out on top the last two times these teams squared off against each other. They have also won three of the last four skirmishes between these outfits.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/08/24
Galatasaray
Hatayspor
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 02/04/24
Galatasaray
Hatayspor
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 11/11/23
Hatayspor
Galatasaray
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/05/23
Hatayspor
Galatasaray
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/01/23
Galatasaray
Hatayspor
Hatayspor preview: Hoping to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat
There are no injury concerns for Hatayspor ahead of this game. However, three players will be serving suspensions, including first-choice goalkeeper Erce Kardesler (yellow cards), attacking midfielder Rui Pedro (yellow cards) and centre-back Cengiz Demir (red card).
Predicted lineup: Bekaj (GK), Alici, Kilama, Calvo, Sertel, Parmak, Diack, Boutobba, Massanga, Fernandes & Aboubakar.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 11/05/25
D
Goztepe
1
Hatayspor
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25
L
Istanbul Basaksehir
4
Hatayspor
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 25/04/25
L
Besiktas
5
Hatayspor
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 18/04/25
L
Konyaspor
3
Hatayspor
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
L
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
2
Hatayspor
1
Galatasaray preview: Looking to extend extend their unbeaten run
As for Galatasaray, Dries Mertens picked up a knock in the team's last victory over city rivals Istanbul Basaksehir. He remains questionable for this encounter, while Mauro Icardi continues his recovery from a cruciate ligament tear.
Predicted lineup: Muslera (GK), Jakobs, Bardakci, Sanchez, Ayhan, Torreira, Demirbay, Yilmaz, Kutlu, Akgun & Osimhen.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 10/05/25
W
Trabzonspor
0
Galatasaray
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Galatasaray
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/04/25
W
Eyupspor
1
Galatasaray
5
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 22/04/25
W
Konyaspor
1
Galatasaray
5
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 18/04/25
W
Bodrum FK
0
Galatasaray
2
Player to watch: Yunus Akgun
Yunus Akgun set up the winning goal in Galatasaray's 2-1 win at Istanbul Basaksehir last weekend. The former Leicester City midfielder has been in sensational form for Galatasaray, scoring five times and providing five assists in his last seven appearances across all competitions. Akgun will fancy his chances against Hatayspor.