Galatasaray vs Gaziantep Prediction: Gala Has Been Unstoppable At Home This Season

Galatasaray will welcome Gaziantep to the RAMS Park in the 23rd round of the Turkish Super Lig.

Okan Buruk's team approaches this match with high confidence, fueled by their impressive league performance and a three-match winning streak in this fixture. They are poised to further boost their confidence with a commanding victory, applying pressure to league leaders Fenerbahce, whom they are level on points with.

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Galatasaray vs. Gaziantep, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Galatasaray

Form: WWWDW

Galatasaray smoothly navigated the business matters on the pitch during their recent match against the struggling Istanbulspor, sealing the deal with finesse as they came from a goal down to secure a 3-1 triumph with Mauro Icardi, who had gotten back from an injury, netting the match-winning goal in the dying embers of the game.

Gala are currently in excellent form, enjoying a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions, recording five wins and two draws. However, it's their occasional home performances in domestic matches that merit acknowledgment, as they have gone unbeaten in 28 matches (W25 D3), and going up against a side in the bottom six should be a walk in the park for a comfortable win.

With 57 points accumulated in 22 matches, Galatasaray comfortably sits second in the Turkish Super Lig standings and finds themselves level on points with first-placed Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Boey, Nelsson, Sanchez, B A Yilmaz; Demirbay, Torreira; Zaha, Mertens, Akturkoglu; Icardi

Gaziantep

Form: DDLDD

Gaziantep is experiencing a dismal campaign this year, which comes as no surprise having lost five of their opening matches. With six wins recorded in 22 matches, Gaziantep find themselves in a relegation battle as they are located within the bottom four of the Turkish Super Lig standings. In their latest match against Konyaspor at home, they squandered a one-goal lead to be held to a 1-1 draw.

This result signified their fifth league match that they have failed to secure a win, recording four draws and a solitary defeat. Away from home, they are currently on a two-match unbeaten run, picking up two consecutive draws; however, with just two wins in their last seven matches (L3, D2), there's no denying that they have struggled for consistency on the road.

With 23 points accumulated in 22 matches, Gaziantep occupy the 16th spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings level on points with 17th-placed Pendikspor and three points behind 12th place occupied by Kayserispor. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

Nita; Ersoy, Kizildag, N'Koulou, Djilobodji, M'Bakata; Maxim, Jevtovic, Soyalp, Markovic; Dragus

Match Facts

• Galatasaray are currently on a four-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Gaziantep have won three of their last eleven away matches in the Super Lig.
• Galatasaray averages 2.55 goals per game when playing at home, and Gaziantep averages 1.18 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the most recent 10 encounters, Galatasaray emerged victorious seven times, shared two draws, and Gaziantep secured a win on one occasion. The goal difference favors Galatasaray at 23-11.

Expert Betting Tips

Galatasaray has been unbeatable on their home turf, and facing a team in the bottom five in this matchup should lead to a straightforward and comfortable victory.

Considering that Gala are currently on a three-match winning streak against Gaziantep, playing at home should see them edge past Marius Șumudică's wards with ease, but there's no value in picking them up in the full-time market. Hence, our focus has shifted to supporting them to score in both halves, an outcome we anticipate.

• Home To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.61
• Anytime Goalscorer - Mauro Icardi for 1.66
• Total - Over 3 for 1.65