Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor Prediction: Gala Are Saturday's Bet Of The Day To Secure Three Points!

Galatasaray seeks redemption after a slow start in the Turkish Super Lig. They aim to claim their first win of the season against Trabzonspor in the 2nd round, playing at the NEF Stadyumu.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Galatasaray

Gala were on the receiving end of a disappointing outcome in their inaugural match of the new Turkish Super Lig campaign as they found themselves caught in a goalless stalemate against Kayserispor to scrape a point away from home.

However, despite their less than ideal start in the league, they ventured forward to clash with Olimpija in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round second leg, where the tides turned in their favor to grace them with a hard-fought 1:0 victory on their home turf.

With a point marked in their ledger, they presently occupy the 12th spot in the standings, where they find themselves within striking distance of the top as they are merely two points adrift from the pole position.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Boey, Nelsson, Bardakci, Angelino; Kutlu, Torreira; Torreira, Mertens, Zaha; Icardi

Trabzonspor

Trabzonspor began their Turkish Super Lig journey on a high note, clinching a narrow 1-0 win against Antalyaspor at home. Stefano Denswil's goal in the early nine minutes secured their victory.

Looking ahead, maintaining this momentum might be challenging as they aim for a back-to-back win. Last season, their struggle away from home saw them win just two out of thirteen matches, adding to the difficulty.

Currently, Trabzonspor holds the 7th position with 3 points, sharing the same points as Hatayspor, who leads the table.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Cakir; Larsen, Benkovic, Denswil, Elmali; Kourbelis, Visca, Bakasetas, Omur, Trezeguet; Gomez

Match Facts

• Galatasaray have lost one of their nine home matches across all competitions.
• Trabzonspor are unbeaten in five of their away matches across all competitions.
• Galatasaray have won four of their last eight home matches in this fixture.
• Galatasaray averages 2.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Trabzonspor averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 62 meetings, Galatasaray have won 30 times, Trabzonspor have won 16 times, and there have been 16 draws, with the goal difference being 97-75 in favor of Galatasaray.

Expert Betting Tips

Galatasaray emerged from the last season as a fortress at the NEF Stadyumu, suffering only a solitary defeat in 18 clashes. With an imposing tally of 15 victories and two draws, they are poised to extend their reign of authority against an opponent they have consistently outshone in recent years.

On the other hand, Trabzonspor's spirits are lifted by their victorious inauguration, fueling their ambition for another triumph. Riding this wave of optimism, they aim to seize a second consecutive victory. Yet a shadow looms as their past struggles threaten to obstruct their path. The blemishes of the previous season's lackluster away form must either be rectified or risk puncturing their surging momentum with an initial setback.

Gala appear set for a straightforward victory on home turf, as they hold the upper hand despite winning only four of their eight home matches against this opponent. As such, we anticipate the reigning champions to leverage their superiority on paper by picking them up in the full-time market.

• W1 for 1.64
• Goals - Under 3.5 for 1.63
• Anytime Goalscorer - Mauro Icardi for 1.80