Three points will be at stake as two Istanbul-based teams draw swords at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium on Sunday, 12 January. View our free Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray predictions below.
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Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in four of the last six meetings between these teams.
- Six of Basaksehir’s last eight games, and each of Galatasaray's last eight matches went above the 2.5-goal mark.
- Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Istanbul Basaksehir.
- Galatasaray's last eight games have featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Istanbul Basaksehir 1-3 Galatasaray
Galatasaray have strung together a 22-match unbeaten run in all competitions. They have won four consecutive league games, scoring over three goals per game in that stretch. Considering Istanbul Basaksehir suffered three defeats in the last four meetings between these teams, we are backing Galatasaray to win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Galatasaray have been the only undefeated team in the Turkish top flight this season. They have won 15 of 17 league matches this season and have a perfect away record, winning seven of seven away games.
On the other hand, Istanbul Basaksehir have won only one of their last five matches across three competitions. They have fewer than half as many wins as Galatasaray in the Super Lig this campaign.
While Istanbul Basaksehir are seventh in the Turkish top flight, Galatasaray are league leaders with 47 points from a possible 51.
Ahead of this clash, Galatasaray are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds generally have a 61.9% probability of winning.
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Moreover, both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Istanbul Basaksehir's last six games, and in each of Galatasaray's last eight matches. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 11/20 (1.55). That one has a 64.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Galatasaray?
Istanbul Basaksehir and Galatasaray played out a 2-2 draw earlier this week in the Turkish Cup. Interestingly, Galatasaray have won four consecutive league encounters between these teams.
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 08/01/25
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 10/02/24
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 23/09/23
Istanbul Basaksehir
Galatasaray
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 08/05/23
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 05/04/23
Galatasaray
Istanbul Basaksehir
Istanbul Basaksehir preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
Istanbul Basaksehir will be missing Miguel Crespo and Onur Ergun this weekend due to suspensions, while captain Leo Duarte remains questionable due to an injury.
Predicted lineup: Sengezer (GK), Lima, Opoku, Ba, Gureler, Ozdemir, Figueiredo, Kemen Turuc, Davidson & Piatek.
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
Galatasaray preview: No new absentees
As for Galatasaray, Mauro Icardi is out of this game due to a cruciate ligament injury.
Additionally, Roland Sallai returns to the squad this weekend after missing the team's cup game earlier this week due to a yellow-card suspension.
Predicted lineup: Muslera (GK), Ayhan, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs, Torreira, Sara, Akgun, Mertens, Yilmaz & 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: Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in Galatasaray's 2-1 victory over Goztepe last weekend. The former Wolfsburg forward has been in sensational form in recent weeks, scoring five times and providing one assist in his last six appearances. He will fancy his chances against Istanbul Basaksehir.