Galatasaray is set to face Kasimpasa in a highly anticipated match in the Turkish Super Lig.
The game will take place at RAMS Park in Istanbul on Friday and Galatasaray will be aiming to secure the top spot in the league table.
Match Preview
With an unbeaten record after 10 league games, Galatasaray is just two points behind league leaders Fenerbahce.
They have won their last nine top-flight games, scoring 19 goals and conceding only five.
Their strong performance has kept them in the second position, trailing Fenerbahce’s perfect start to the season with 30 points.
Galatasaray’s title defense has been almost perfect so far.
Since their draw against Kayserispor on the opening day, they have won nine consecutive league matches.
Their recent victories include a crucial 2-1 home win against title rivals Besiktas and a 1-0 away win against Caykur Rizespor.
The team has also shown their strength in the Champions League, despite a 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich.
Kasimpasa, on the other hand, is sitting in fifth place with 18 points from their first 10 matches.
They have had a positive start to the season with back-to-back victories.
The team has scored 17 goals so far, which is only surpassed by the top three teams in the league. However, their defensive record is a concern, as they have conceded 17 goals as well.
Kasimpasa’s recent wins include a 1-0 away victory against Sivasspor and a 3-1 home win against Istanbulspor.
They have also continued their winning streak with a 3-0 victory against Aksarayspor in the Turkish Cup.
Both teams will be looking to continue their winning momentum in this match.
Galatasaray will have the advantage of playing at home and will be hoping to secure their 10th straight league win.
Kasimpasa, on the other hand, will aim to pull off an upset and crack the top three.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Galatasaray:
- Muslera;
- Boey, Sanchez, Bardakci, Tasende;
- Oliveira, Torreira;
- Zaha, Mertens, Akturkoglu;
- Icardi
Kasimpasa:
- Gianniotis;
- Winck, Omeruo, Ciftpinar, Aksu;
- Gonul;
- Gomis, Hajradinovic, Kara, Fall;
- Ngoy
Prediction:
Despite Kasimpasa’s impressive winning streak, Galatasaray’s strong form and home advantage make them the favorites in this match.
With a solid defense and the opportunity to take the top spot in the league, Galatasaray should be able to secure a victory against a dangerous Kasimpasa side.
- Our Prediction: Galatasaray 2-0 Kasimpasa