Galatasaray vs Besiktas
, KO: 18:00 Oct 28, 2024, RAMS Park
It is the battle of the unbeaten sides as Galatasaray host Besiktas in a Monday night Super Lig fixture. While both teams have caught the eye lately, Galatasaray appear to be playing at a higher level and given their recent record in this fixture, a home win could be on the cards.
Galatasaray are enjoying a solid start to the season as they are yet to taste defeat across all competitions so far. They are five points clear at the top of the Super Lig having picked up eight wins from nine matches.
The goals have flowed freely for Galatasaray, who claimed a 3-0 victory at Antalyaspor last time out in the Super Lig before a 4-3 Europa League win over Elfsborg. However, the win over Elfsborg highlights a dodgy defensive record as Okan Buruk’s men have kept just one clean sheet in their last five home matches.
It has also been a fine start to the season for Besiktas, who are attempting to keep tabs on Galatasaray as they are also unbeaten in the Super Lig. However, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men have played out a few draws so far and are currently five points off the pace.
Besiktas will head to RAMS Park off the back of two straight wins across all competitions. First they triumphed 2-0 over Konyaspor last time out in the Super Lig before claiming a 1-0 victory over Lyon in the Europa League.
How the bookies view it: Bookies backing Galatasaray
Galatasaray have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 5/6 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Besiktas is valued at 13/5 while Betfred is also offering odds of 13/5 for a draw.
Recent head to head: Home comforts for Galatasaray
Although Besiktas claimed a 5-0 victory in the Super Cup in August, Galatasaray have won five of the last eight meetings. The Lions have also won the last four meetings at RAMS Park.
Players to watch: Icardi on the haunt
Mauro Icardi has looked sharp at the start of the season and heads into Monday’s clash with four goals in the last six matches. The striker has also been on target four times in the last five meetings with Besiktas and is priced at 6/5 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
Besiktas have a prolific striker of their own, with Ciro Immobile scoring eight Super Lig goals already this season. He is priced at 6/4 by Betfred to find the net on Monday.
Probable line-ups
Icardi and Victor Osimhen appear to be forming a solid attacking partnership for Galatasaray and both men are expected to start on Monday. Lucas Torreira should feature in midfield while Davinson Sanchez is set to start in defence.
Besiktas have some injury problems, with Mert Gunok, Gabriel Paulista and Milot Rashica all sidelined. Gedson Fernandes should continue in midfield after scoring in the Europa League while Immobile is set to lead the line once again.
Galatasaray: Guvenc, Bardakci, Sanchez, Ayhan, Akgun, Sara, Torreira, Yilmaz, Mertens, Osimhen, Icardi
Besiktas: Destanoglu, Svensson, Uduokhai, Topçu, Masuaku, Fernandes, Ndour, Rafa, Joao Mario, Muci, Immobile
Anything else catch the eye?
There were over 4.5 goals in Galatasaray’s Europa League fixture and a repeat is priced at 100/30 by Betfred. Over 3.5 goals could also be considered at 11/8 with Betfred.
Galatasaray have scored in both halves in their last two matches and a similar pattern is valued at 7/5 with Betfred.
This match between Galatasaray and Besiktas will be played on Oct 28, 2024 and kick off at 18:00. Check below for our tipsters best Galatasaray vs Besiktas prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
