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Galatasaray could seal a fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title with victory over Samsunspor when the sides meet at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu on Saturday evening.
The Lions hold a seven-point advantage at the top of the table with three matches remaining, and if that gap is preserved after this round, they will be mathematically out of reach of second-placed Fenerbahce.
The hosts sit seventh with 45 points from 31 games and will be aiming to climb higher in the standings during the final stretch of the campaign.
Read our Samsunspor vs Galatasaray prediction, preview and betting tips. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Samsunspor vs Galatasaray key stats
- Samsunspor have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine meetings against Galatasaray.
- Each of the last five meetings between the two sides has produced under 10.5 corners.
- Five of the last seven meetings between them has produced under 4.5 cards.
Samsunspor vs Galatasaray preview: Can Gala secure the title this weekend?
| Samsunspor | vs | Galatasaray |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 1st |
| 45 | Points | 74 |
| 39 | Goals For | 72 |
| 41 | Goals Against | 23 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 11th | Home Rank | 1st |
| 7th | Away Rank | 1st |
Samsunspor may have little left to play for, but a fifth-place finish remains possible and could yet bring European qualification, depending on the outcome of either Trabzonspor or Besiktas in the Turkish Cup.
Thorsten Fink’s side are six points adrift of fifth spot with three matches remaining, though a demanding run-in awaits against Basaksehir and Goztepe, both of whom are chasing European qualification next season.
The Red Lightning have enjoyed an impressive campaign and also caught the eye in the UEFA Conference League before being eliminated by Rayo Vallecano in the round of 16.
Galatasaray have scored first in each of their last five matches against Samsunspor.
They come into this match after a 3-2 win over Alanyaspor, but their overall home record has been underwhelming, with just five wins and seven draws this season.
Galatasaray can now savour the prospect of success after a mixed campaign. They were eliminated by Liverpool in the Champions League round of 16, before suffering another setback last week when Genclerbirligi knocked them out of the Turkish Cup.
At one stage, Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor mounted strong title challenges, and although Gala endured a dip in form during the second half of the season, they have still built a commanding lead at the summit.
Both teams have scored in seven of the last nine meetings between the two sides.
Okan Buruk’s side are unbeaten in their last four league matches and produced a statement display in their previous outing, thrashing fierce rivals Fenerbahce 3-0.
Galatasaray also boast an excellent recent record against Samsunspor, having won the last nine meetings, and they will be confident of extending that streak into double figures while sealing the title.
Samsunspor vs Galatasaray form guide & betting tips
| Samsunspor | vs | Galatasaray |
|---|---|---|
| D-L-W-W-W | League Form | L-W-D-W-W |
| 10 | Points | 10 |
| 5th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 10 | Goals For | 10 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 5 |
| L-W-W-L-W | Form (all comps) | W-D-W-L-W |
Whispers Predicts: Samsunspor 1-2 Galatasaray
Galatasaray have won each of their last four visits to face Samsunspor at this venue, and they are priced at 1.67 to secure another victory on Saturday.
Samsunspor still retain slim hopes of European qualification and should provide stern resistance on home soil, which makes both teams to score an appealing option at 1.67.
Victor Osimhen has registered 13 league goals along with four assists this season, and the striker is available at odds of 2.0 to score at any time.
> Match Result: Galatasaray win at 1.67 | Likelihood: Probable
> Victor Osimhen to score anytime at 2.0 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS - Yes at 1.67 | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.62 | Likelihood: Possible