Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk Prediction: Taming Cimbom Is Above Karagümrük's Pay Grade

Galatasaray will welcome Fatih Karagumruk to the RAMS Park in the 16th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

Gala enters this clash searching for their fourth consecutive league win against a side they've yet to lose to in their last ten home matches, and with an impressive home record this season (W7 L0 D0), there's no doubt that they are favorites to pick up all three points in front of their fans.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Galatasaray

Form: WWWLW

In a dramatic finale against ten-man Copenhagen in the Champions League group stage fixture, Gala found themselves on the receiving end of a 1-0 defeat, thwarting their slim hopes of advancing to the knockout stages, although a third-place finish in Group A has seen them drop down to the Europa League playoffs.

Their latest match in the league against Adana Demirspor at home saw them record a 3-1 triumph, which also saw Mauro Icardi net his twelfth goal of the season. With a three-match winning run in the league, confidence has been overflowing in the Gala Camp, although their impeccable record of going unbeaten in 24 matches (W22 D2) at the RAMS Park shines brighter.

With 40 points amassed from 15 matches played, Galatasaray sits second in the Turkish Super Lig standings, eleven points ahead of third-placed Kayserispor and level on points with first-placed Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Boey, Ayhan, Nelsson, Karatas; K. Ayhan, Torreira; Tete, Zaha, Akturkoglu; Icardi

Fatih Karagumruk

Form: LWLWD

With a numerical advantage to turn their fortunes around, Fatih Karagumruk still couldn't get the better of ten-man Antalyaspor away from home in their latest league match as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, thwarting their chances of recording their second consecutive win for the first time this season.

Since Andre Pirlo's departure, Karagumruk have not had the best start this season under Shota Arveladze, bagging just four wins in fifteen matches (L6 D5), and by the looks of it, they are destined for a bottom-half finish this season. Away from home, they are currently on a six-match winless run (L4 D2) since a 2-0 triumph over Istanbul Basaksehir on August 20th, which was their first away win of the season.

With 17 points amassed from 15 matches played, Fatih Karagumruk occupy the 13th spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings, three points ahead of the relegation zone and two points behind tenth-placed Hatayspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

M. Dituro; D. Biraschi, I. Drešević, F. Ceccherini, F. Veseli; S. Feghouli, O. Shukurov; R. Mendes, V. Eysseric, C. Keleş; C. Yalçın

Match Facts

• In their last seven home matches, Galatasaray secured victories in six instances when they opened the scoring first.
• Fatih Karagumruk has won just one of their last seven matches against Galatasaray.
• Galatasaray averages 2.71 goals per game when playing at home, and Fatih Karagumruk averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 18 meetings, Galatasaray has won 11 times, Fatih Karagumruk has won 2 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 35-16 in favor of Galatasaray.

Expert Betting Tips

Galatasaray, in their relentless quest for the top spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings, has shown commendable efforts, finding themselves level on points with league leaders Fenerbahce. A victory against Arveladze's team could potentially elevate them to first place, contingent on Fenerbahce experiencing a setback in their match three hours earlier, although the upcoming derby will play a crucial role in determining the favorites for clinching the title this season.

In light of Fatih Karagumruk's stuttering performance this season, we don't see the defending champions, Galatasaray, being kept at arms length in this one, especially at home, where they consistently impress without faltering, not to mention their ten-match unbeaten run at this venue against Karagumruk (W7 D3). As such, backing them up to win combined with the total of over 2.5 should surface.

• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.69
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.93
• Half-time/Full-time - Galatasaray for 1.72