Round 29
Besiktas vs. Galatasaray
Vodafone Park, Istanbul, Turkey
29.03.25 at 20:30
Besiktas will welcome Galatasaray to the Vodafone Park in the 29th round of the Turkish Super Lig. Besiktas are fourth in the league standings, while Galatasaray are first.
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Besiktas vs. Galatasaray game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Form: LLWWW
The international break could not have come at a better time for Besiktas and company. The home side entered the two-week break in poor form in the Turkish Super Lig, losing two consecutive matches.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were favourites to win both matches. Firstly, they lost to Gaziantep - 2-1 at home - despite having a numerical advantage. Secondly, they lost 1-0 against Konyaspor. It becomes more frustrating knowing that their opponents were reduced to nine-men on the field - first, in the 27th minute, and second, in the 64th minute.
The Black Eagles return to Vodafone Park seeking redemption. Before their setback against Gaziantep, they were on a six-match unbeaten run, recording four wins and two draws. This includes a 1-0 triumph over Fenerbahce, a performance they'll want to replicate here.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Gunok; Masuaku, Paulista, Topcu, Svensson; Fernandes, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Mario, Rafa, Rashica; Immobile
Galatasaray
Form: WWDDW
Galatasaray, on the other had, managed to live up to the billing of favourites in their last league match against Antalyaspor. They triumphed 4-0 at home. In that match, Victor Osimhen bagged a hattrick, while Alvaro Morata scored his second league goal from a penalty spot in the 45th minute.
League leaders, Cimbom, have been unstoppable in the Turkish Super Lig. After 22 wins and five draws, they remain the only side in the league yet to suffer defeat in 27 games. This has seen them maintain a nine-point cushion over second-placed Galatasaray.
Okan Buruk's charges have the best away record in the league this season with 35 points accumulated. So far, when playing in unfamiliar territory, they have won 11 of their last 13 games.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Muslera; Elmali, Sanchez, Bardakci, Frankowski; Sallai, Torreira, Sara, Yilmaz; Osimhen, Morata
Match Facts
- Besiktas lost 1-0 against Galatasaray in the previous home encounter.
- Galatasaray has won three of their last four matches against Besiktas.
- Besiktas has failed to score in just one of their last 13 home league games.
- Galatasaray has won three of their last four away league games.
Head-To-Head
In the last 68 meetings, Besiktas has won 22 times, Galatasaray has won 30 times, and there have been 16 draws with the goal difference being 91-80 in favour of Galatasaray.
History of Head-to-Heads
Super Lig 2024/2025
Galatasaray
Super Lig 2024/2025
Besiktas
Super Cup 2023/2024
Besiktas
Super Lig 2023/2024
Galatasaray
Super Lig 2023/2024
Besiktas
Besiktas Latest Games
Besiktas 
Besiktas
Galatasaray
Istanbulspor
Besiktas
Gaziantep FK
Galatasaray Latest Games
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Antalyaspor
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Fenerbahce
Expert Betting Tips
My main pick at Vodafone Park is a Galatasaray win. The visitors put in their best performance of the season last time out against Antalyaspor before the international break, scoring four goals in a statement win.
This comes after a some unconvincing performances that saw them drop points in two of their last three games. I believe they will have enough quality to show off here and get the job done in a tight affair and complete a league double over Besiktas.
I also belive both sides can get on the scoreboard leading to a high-scoring affair. Besiktas has scored in 12 of their last 13 home league games and with an array of talent at their disposal, I think a team led by Ciro Immobile in attack are good enough to get a goal.
Our main prediction for the match: W2 for 2.26 with 1xbet.
2nd prediction: Both Teams To Score & Over 2.5 for 1.80 with Bet365.
3rd prediction: Anytime Goalscorer - Victor Osimhen for 2.36 with Betway.
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