Galatasaray will look to conclude their Super Lig title-winning campaign with a victory when they host local rivals Istanbul Basaksehir at Rams Park Stadium on Friday, 30 May.
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Galatasaray vs Istanbul Basaksehir predictions: Both teams to find the net
Key stats
- Four of Galatasaray's last six encounters with Istanbul Basaksehir featured goals at both ends.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Istanbul Basaksehir's last six matches.
- Galatasaray are currently on a 10-match winning streak.
- At least three goals were scored in five of the last seven skirmishes between these sides.
Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 3-1 Istanbul Basaksehir
Galatasaray have won 10 matches in a row, and while they have not conceded in four consecutive games, preventing this Istanbul Basaksehir side from scoring is easier said than done.
Basaksehir have won four of their last five away games, scoring 13 times in the process. They also found the net in two of two previous clashes between these teams this season.
On that note, while we expect Galatasaray to extend their winning streak on Friday evening, Istanbul Basaksehir should be able to get on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Both teams have nothing to play for besides bragging rights. Galatasaray have already secured the Super Lig title, their third in a row and 26th overall.
On the other hand, Istanbul Basaksehir will finish fifth, regardless of the outcome of this match. Although they suffered three defeats in their last five matches, Cagdas Atan’s men have earned a place in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers next season.
Ahead of this encounter, Galatasaray are the expected winners at 4/9 (1.44). Teams with these odds generally have a 69.2% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that Galatasaray have opened the scoring in 10 consecutive matches, leading at half-time in eight of them.
Considering they also had the lead at the half-time break in four of their last five meetings with Istanbul Basaksehir, HT Galatasaray to win has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Galatasaray?
Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last five skirmishes with Istanbul Basaksehir (W4, D1). They have not lost a league game to Basaksehir since November 2019.
Turkey Super Lig 10/02/24
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Turkey Super Lig 23/09/23
Istanbul Basaksehir
Galatasaray
Turkey Super Lig 08/05/23
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Turkey Cup 05/04/23
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Turkey Cup 28/02/23
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Galatasaray preview: Looking to extend their winning streak
First-choice goalkeeper Fernando Muslera and midfield maestro Gabriel Sara are available for selection after serving one-game suspensions for accumulated yellow cards.
Long-term absentee forward Mauro Icardi remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, which has seen him out of action since last November. Although the striker will fully recover next month, his time at Galatasaray next season looks uncertain, with talks of contract termination gaining traction due to media attention surrounding his personal life.
The team's top scorer this season, Victor Osimhen, is expected to remain inactive, with rumours of a switch to the Premier League circulating.
Predicted lineup: Guvenc (GK), Sallai, Cuesta, Sanchez, Elmali, Torreira, Lemina, Mertens, Akgun, Yilmaz & Morata
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
Istanbul Basaksehir preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
Hamza Gureler will be unavailable for this Istanbul derby due to accumulated yellow cards, while Miguel Crespo and Leo Duarte are both questionable.
Krzysztof Piatek, who has scored twice against Galatasaray this season, is expected to start. The Polish striker made a substitute appearance in last Sunday's shocking home loss to Adana Demirspor.
Predicted lineup: Sengezer (GK), Ebosele, Ba, Opoku, Operi, Gunes, Djalo, Turuc, Beyaz, Piatek & Keny
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/05/25
L
Fenerbahce
4
Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25
W
Hatayspor
2
Istanbul Basaksehir
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/04/25
L
Goztepe
4
Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Istanbul Basaksehir
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 12/04/25
W
Besiktas
0
Istanbul Basaksehir
2
Player to watch: Baris Alper Yilmaz
Baris Alper Yilmaz has been in sensational form, scoring three goals in his last four appearances across all competitions. The former Keciorengucu midfielder has a solid track record against Basaksehir, having scored thrice in the last three encounters between these teams. He will fancy his chances once again.