Galatasaray aims to claim the top spot in the Turkish Super Lig as they host Adana Demirspor at RAMS Park on Friday. Level on points with Fenerbahce at the league summit, Galatasaray seeks victory to secure the top position.
Match Preview:
Galatasaray, currently in second place, intends to ascend to the top of the Turkish Super Lig by winning against Adana Demirspor.
With 12 points from their last five matches, Okan Buruk’s team is in good form, having won their previous two league games.
The reigning champions have only dropped points twice this season, but notably, they maintain a perfect home record in the league.
Galatasaray’s form at home has been impressive, and they aim to extend their winning streak against the visitors.
Adana Demirspor faces this fixture on the back of a four-game winless run, including a 3-2 defeat to Samsunspor in their previous game.
Despite their strong home performances, Adana Demirspor’s away form remains weak, having failed to secure an away win in six attempts this season.
Patrick Kluivert’s team, currently in fifth place, aspires to rebound from their recent defeat and stay in contention for the European spots.
Galatasaray Turkish Super Lig form: W W W L W W
Galatasaray form (all competitions): W L L W D W
Adana Demirspor Turkish Super Lig form: L W D D D L
Team News:
Galatasaray may miss Davinson Sanchez due to a muscle injury, while Wilfried Zaha’s availability is uncertain. Hakim Ziyech, in good form with three goals in two matches, is expected to feature.
Adana Demirspor might continue to miss Mario Balotelli and Andrew Gravillon due to injuries. M’Baye Niang, with seven goals this season, is likely to lead the attack.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Galatasaray: (4-2-3-1)
Muslera;
Boey, Ayhan, Nelsson, Karatas;
Oliveira, Torreira;
Tete, Ziyech, Akturkoglu;
Icardi
Adana Demirspor: (4-2-3-1)
Makhammadaliev;
Svensson, Guler, Burak, Dursun;
Ndiaye, Akbaba;
Sari, Belhanda, Erdogan;
Niang
Prediction: Galatasaray 3-1 Adana Demirspor
Galatasaray’s solid home form makes them favorites in this match. With their impressive record at home and Adana Demirspor’s struggles away, Galatasaray is expected to secure a convincing victory.