Galatasaray is set to host Beşiktaş at Rams Park for an intense Super Lig matchup on Monday.
Below, you’ll find our comprehensive predictions, statistics, and insights for the Galatasaray vs. Beşiktaş clash, including the latest odds.
Galatasaray’s Recent Form and Performance
Form: V E V V V
Galatasaray enters this match looking to replicate their recent 4-3 victory over IF Elfsborg in the Europa League.
In that encounter, Galatasaray enjoyed 66% possession and unleashed 23 shots, with 11 finding the target. Mauro Icardi (28′), Barış Yılmaz (44′), and Yunus Akgün (83′) were the goal scorers for Galatasaray. Conversely, IF Elfsborg managed 14 shots, with 6 on target, scoring through Isak Pettersson (own goal, 39′), Niklas Hult (52′), Michael Baidoo (65′), and Johan Larsson (92′).
Galatasaray has been in prolific form, scoring in every one of their last six matches. They have netted a total of 16 goals while conceding 9 during this stretch. It remains to be seen if this scoring trend will continue against Beşiktaş.
A review of past encounters indicates that Galatasaray:
- Has not lost to Beşiktaş in their last two league meetings.
- Is unbeaten in their last five home matches.
Beşiktaş’s Recent Form and Performance
Form: D V D E V V
Beşiktaş comes into this match following a narrow 1-0 victory over Olympique Lyonnais in their last Europa League outing.
In that match, Beşiktaş had 42% possession and recorded 12 shots on goal, with 6 on target. The sole goal was scored by Gedson Fernandes in the 71st minute. On the other side, Lyon had 30 shots, with 8 on target.
In their last six matches, Beşiktaş, managed by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, has found the net 9 times, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
Pre-match statistics indicate that Beşiktaş:
- Has not won against Galatasaray in their last 7 away league matches.
- Remains unbeaten in their last 4 away games.
Head-to-Head Record Analysis
Looking at their recent head-to-head results since March 14, 2022, Galatasaray has claimed victory in 4 matches, while Beşiktaş has won 2, with no draws recorded.
A total of 19 goals have been scored in these matches, with Galatasaray contributing 8 goals and Beşiktaş scoring 11. This results in an average of 3.17 goals per game.
Team News for Galatasaray
Galatasaray will be without Ali Yeşilyurt and Ismail Jakobs for this match, as confirmed by coach Okan Buruk.
It appears that Galatasaray will adopt a 4-3-3 formation for this encounter, featuring N. Fernando Muslera, Kaan Ayhan, Davinson Sánchez, Abdlkerim Bardakci, Baris Yilmaz, Yunus Akgün, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Mauro Icardi, Victor Osimhen, and Dries Mertens.
Team News for Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş’s coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst faces several injury concerns, with Mert Günok and Necip Uysal ruled out for this match.
Our predictions suggest that Beşiktaş will likely utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the following lineup: Ersin Destanoğlu, Jonas Svensson, Emir Han Topcu, Felix Uduokhai, Arthur Masuaku, Gedson Fernandes, Cher Ndour, Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Ernest Muci, and Ciro Immobile.
Match Prognosis and Prediction
We believe that Galatasaray is poised to control the game and could score multiple goals. While Beşiktaş may struggle to extend their scoring, they do have the potential to find the net. Therefore, our prediction is a 3-1 victory for Galatasaray after the full 90 minutes.
Best Odds Available for the Match
In the current betting market, the odds for the Win-Draw-Win market are as follows: backing Galatasaray to win is the best option at 1.88, a draw at 3.94, and supporting Beşiktaş to win offers odds of 3.74. These are the most competitive odds currently available.
Galatasaray vs Beşiktaş Predictions Tips October 28, 2024