Pendikspor vs Galatasaray Prediction: Cimbon Might Have Found A New Den In Pendik Stadium

Faced with a significant test, Pendikspor seeks a return to triumph, hosting defending champions Galatasaray at Pendik Stadium in the 14th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Pendikspor

Form: LWWLW

Pendikspor resumed league action on a somber note, suffering a morale-crushing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Istanbul Basaksehir away from home, with Erencan Yardımcı's first half goal being a beacon of hope amidst the defeat.

Ivo Vieira's men, on a quest for redemption, have been gifted with home advantage, although the Pendik Stadium may turn out to be their unfortunate demise, more of a blessing having won one of their six matches, a 1-0 triumph over Samsunspor, which was their first maiden home win having been on a five-match winless run (L3 D2).

With 13 points collected from 13 matches played, Pendikspor occupy 16th place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, one point ahead of the relegation zone and three points behind 11th-placed Ankaragucu.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Canpolat; Ozgenc, Sulungoz, Welinton, Sequeira; Vukovic, Akdag, Cekici, Romero, Akbunar; Hassan

Galatasaray

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The iconic RAMS Park stood testament to a thrilling match on a Wednesday night as Galatasaray, the host, came from two goals down to hold Manchester United to a dramatic 3-3 draw on the fifth match day of the Champions League group stage campaign, leaving the English side to rue their mistakes.

Prior to that, Cimbon saw off the threat of Alanyaspor with a 4-0 triumph at home, a much-needed win to boost their confidence after a surprise 2-1 defeat against Hatayspor away from home. With one loss in thirteen league matches (W11 D1), Galatasaray have maintained a consistent form and will fancy their chances of a second win on the bounce.

With 34 points collected from 13 matches played, Galatasaray sits second in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with first-placed Fenerbahce and nine points ahead of third-placed Besiktas.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Boey, Sanchez, Bardakci, Tasende; Oliveira, Torreira; Zaha, Mertens, Ziyech; Icardi

Match Facts

• Pendikspor have kept one clean sheet in thirteen Super Lig matches.
• Galatasaray have lost one of their seven away matches in the Super Lig.
• Pendikspor averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Galatasaray averages 1.43 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first Super Lig meeting between these two sides.

Expert Betting Tips

Galatasaray have built a strong squad this season, and despite their minor setback in the Champions League group stage campaign, they should have more than enough class and quality to see off minnows Pendikspor, who have hit below expectations this season.

The only meeting between these two sides was a club friendly on February 22nd, which witnessed Galatasaray win 3-1. Given that the visitors have lost one of their ten away matches in the league (W8 L1), a run that stretches to the previous season, a comfortable win could be on the cards, where Pendikspor might as well be on the scoreboard in this one, having found the back of the net in five of their six home matches.

• Result/Both Teams To Score - Galatasaray/Yes for 2.62
• Total - Over 3.5 for 2.20
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd for 1.96