Istanbulspor continue their quest for survival in the top flight as they play host to league leaders Galatasaray at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium in the 34th round of the Super Lig.
Will Galatasaray be able to get back to winning ways away from home by claiming a convincing win against a side they've maintained overt superiority over in this fixture, or will they suffer another unfavorable outcome?
Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Istanbulspor vs Galatasaray, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!
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Form: WWDWW
The Bulls welcomed out-of-form Giresunspor at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium, which saw them ward off an undesirable outcome to record an important 1:0 victory to secure a crucial three points in their bid to distancing themselves from the drop zone.
Prior to that, they defied the odds in their match against Istanbul giants Fenerbahce on the road, as they rescued a point in a thrilling 3:3 draw thanks to Emeka Eze's equalizer in the dying embers of the game.
Fatih Tekke's men have gone unbeaten in their last four games in the Super Lig, picking up two wins and two draws, and for a side that was on a two-match losing streak against Faith Karagumruk (1:0) and Ankaragucu (3:2), there's no doubt that they have been in consistent form.
In the standings, they currently occupy 14th place with 35 points, level on points with Ankaragucu in 13th, and are seven points ahead of the relegation zone, while their bid for an 11th-place finish is hampered by a three-point deficit.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-5-1
Jensen; Duhaney, Erdogan, Yesil, Yasar; Ba, Eyenga-Lokilo, Ergun, Rroca, Ethemi; Eze
Galatasaray
Form: WLDWW
Gala had everything perfectly laid out with their carefully thought-out vengeance in their recent match against city rivals Istanbul Basaksehir at home, as they weren't one for turning the other cheek to suffer another defeat at their hands as they romped to a rather unconvincing 1:0 victory.
Prior to that, they were publicly humiliated on the road in their match against high-flying Besiktas as they had no choice but to settle for a diminished role, which at the conclusion of the game was too high a price to pay as they stepped out of the Vodafone Park with nothing but a consolation goal for their wobble performance, posting a 3:1 defeat.
Okan Buruk's men have only suffered two losses in their last twenty-one matches in the Super Lig while picking up seventeen wins and two draws to amass 53 points, and there's no denying that they have been in consistent form despite their stuttering performance.
In the standings, they currently occupy first place with 73 points and are five points ahead of their bitter rivals Fenerbahce and Besiktas in second and third place, respectively, making nothing other than a win in this clash the only favorable outcome to consolidate their position.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-5-1
Muslera; Boey, Nelsson, Bardakci, Karatas; Torreira, Oliveira, Rashica, Mertens, Akturkoglu; Icardi
Match Facts
- Galatasaray have only lost two of their 21 matches in the Super Lig.
- Istanbulspor are currently on a four-match unbeaten run in the Super Lig.
- Istanbulspor have only won one of their last 16 matches against Galatasaray.
- Istanbulspor averages 1.33 goals per game when playing at home, and Galatasaray averages 2.2 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
Istanbulspor has won twice in the last 21 matches, Galatasaray has won 13 times, and there have been 6 draws, with a goal difference of 55-27 in favor of Galatasaray.
Expert Betting Tips
Galatasaray have constructed an impressive run of form this season, which has seen their fortunes gradually start to fade in as they are only four games away from clinching their 22nd Super Lig title, and their assignment from now on is as simple as it can get as they can't afford to stumble from now on as this could see hope being ignited on their bitter rivals Fenerbahce and Besiktas, who are in contention for the title.
Istanbulspor performed brilliantly at home against Giresunspor despite being reduced to 10 men on the field, and that kind of grit is what they'll hope to showcase at home against Okan Buruk's men, who have been the superior side in this fixture, and there's no denying they'll have their hands full trying to keep them at bay.
Istanbulspor have lost one of their last seven home matches, and there's no writing them off to be a competitive side in this clash. However, when it comes to this fixture, Galatasaray are the better side on paper due to their dominance and the fact that they boast the second-best away record in the Super Lig, and it'll be unrealistic not to expect them to romp their way to a convincing victory. As such, pick them to win combined with the total over 2.5 goals.
- W2 & TO 2.5 for 1.75
- Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66
- Corners - Over 11 for 2.10
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