Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray predictions
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Over 2.5 total goals

Four of the last six clashes between these teams produced at least three goals

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.

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

Galatasaray

2
Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

2

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 10/02/24

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

2
Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

0

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 23/09/23

Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

1
Galatasaray

Galatasaray

2

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 08/05/23

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

1
Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

0

Tu00fcrkiye Cup 05/04/23

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

2
Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

3

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

Fenerbahce

4

Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

1

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25

W

Hatayspor

Hatayspor

2

Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

4

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/04/25

L

Goztepe

Goztepe

4

Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

1

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25

W

Gazisehir Gaziantep FK

Gazisehir Gaziantep FK

1

Istanbul Basaksehir

Istanbul Basaksehir

2

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 12/04/25

W

Besiktas

Besiktas

0

Istanbul Basaksehir

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

Trabzonspor

0

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

2

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25

W

Sivasspor

Sivasspor

1

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

4

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/04/25

W

Eyupspor

Eyupspor

1

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

5

Tu00fcrkiye Cup 22/04/25

W

Konyaspor

Konyaspor

1

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

5

Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 18/04/25

W

Bodrum FK

Bodrum FK

0

Galatasaray

Galatasaray

2

Player to watch: Victor Osimhen

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray predictions
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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.


Kelechi is a huge sports fan with over 10 years of betting experience. He has written for a few publications like What Are The Odds, Mighty Tips and Betting Detectives