Samsunspor vs Galatasaray Prediction: The Lions Find Themselves In Unfamiliar Territory But Should Be Able To Secure Maximum Points

Samsunspor will welcome Galatasaray to the Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadium in the 24th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

Galatasaray have been keeping close tabs on league leaders Fenerbahce in the standings and have dared not falter in their matches, securing four consecutive league wins to be level on points with Ismail Kartal's wards. A trip to 19 Mayıs Stadium, where they've lost two of their last eleven matches, would present a perfect opportunity for Gala to claim the top spot in the standings for a brief moment.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Samsunspor

Form: DWDWL

Samsunspor have put up a lively fight in recent weeks in their bid to distance themselves from the relegation zone, as they have gone unbeaten in four league matches, recording two draws and two wins. However, despite that, it seems their valiant efforts have been futile, as a mere three points separate them from the drop zone, and from now on, they'll tread carefully to avoid unfavorable outcomes in their matches, although facing a Galatasaray side in this impending encounter might throw a wrench into their plans.

In their most recent league match against out-of-form Istanbulspor, who face the danger of being relegated to the second-tier league, they managed to come from a goal down to hold Osman Zeki Korkmaz's men to a 1-1 draw on the road. Samsunspor are unbeaten in five matches across all competitions (W3 D2), with their most highlighted matches during this period being a 3-1 win over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Cup and holding Turkey giants Fenerbahce to a 1-1 draw in the league, a run they'll want to build up on to secure a favorable outcome in front of their fans.

With 26 points accumulated in 23 matches, Samsunspor occupy the 14th spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings and are three points adrift of tenth-placed Sivasspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Kocuk; Yavru, Satka, Ozturk, Bola; Tait, Antalyali; Kilinc, Holse, Fofana; Mouandilmadji

Galatasaray

Form: WWWWD

Despite being the league's second-best attacking side this season with 48 goals scored in 23 matches, 13 behind league leaders Fenerbahce, this is the same department that has prevented them from claiming the top spot in the league standings, although their patience is in no rush to hit the finish line as they lurk in the corner for the perfect opportunity to overthrow Ismail Kartal's men at the top at the slightest sniff of a minor setback.

In their most recent league match against Gaziantep at home, Gala conceded the first goal for the second consecutive time although that didn't deter them from securing a narrow 2-1 victory at the end courtesy of Wilfred Zaha and Barış Alper Yılmaz goals extending their winning run across all competitions to five matches conceding atleast a goal in each of those matches. The last time that they conceded more than a goal was in their 3-3 draw against Manchester United in the Champions League on November 29th, 2023, which comes as no surprise as they hold the league's best defensive record, having conceded only 14 goals thus far.

With 60 points accumulated in 23 matches, Galatasaray sits second in the Turkish Super Lig standings and is level on points with league leaders Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Boey, Nelsson, Sanchez, B A Yilmaz; Demirbay, Torreira; Zaha, Mertens, Akturkoglu; Icardi

Match Facts

• Samsunspor have scored in nine of their last eleven home matches in the Super Lig.
• Galatasaray are currently on a nine match unbeaten run across all competitions
• Samsunspor averages 1.45 goals per game when playing at home, and Galatasaray averages 1.64 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 27 encounters, Samsunspor tasted victory five times, settled for two draws, and Galatasaray emerged triumphant in 20 instances. Galatasaray leads in goal difference, standing at 55-26.

Expert Betting Tips

Samsunspor enters this clash not at all intimated by the likes of a Galatasaray side, having held league leaders Fenerbahce to a draw before their match against Istanbulspor. They'll be hoping for the same outcome in this clash once again, as securing maximum points will prove to be a lot more challenging.

Galatasaray have been on impressive display in recent weeks, and they will be counting on that to snatch another three-pointer. However, their defense has been cause for concern lately despite being the best defensive side in the league, as they've conceded a goal in each of their last six matches across all competitions, and as they go up against a side that has been netting goals for fun at home, keeping a clean sheet in this one is undoubtedly out of the question. Therefore, we anticipate seeing goals at both ends of the pitch, as this has been the case in their last seven meetings.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.72
• 2X & TO 2.5 for 1.95
• 1st Half (1st Goal) - Samsunspor for 3.85