Galatasaray vs Samsunspor Turkish Super Lig game: Livestream, cable TV channels, kick-off time and the view from Turkey
This article was originally written and published by Turkish and European Football correspondent Uğur Aktan for GOAL Türkiye
In the 15th week of the Super League, leaders Galatasaray will host Samsunspor at home following the derby. The yellow-and-red team, who travelled to Kadıköy as leaders and returned as leaders, aims to secure three points from this match to consolidate their position at the top of the table and prepare strongly for their Champions League match midweek.
Forced to compete with a very limited squad in recent weeks due to injuries and suspensions, Galatasaray has already dropped four points in home matches this season. Having drawn against Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor at home, Okan Buruk’s team is preparing for the Samsunspor match with the goal of securing three points.
On the Samsunspor side, head coach Thomas Reis stated that earning points against strong opponents would be very valuable for both the team’s confidence and morale. Samsunspor, which has also been quite successful in the Conference League, has managed to become one of the most consistent teams in Turkish football since its promotion to the league.
The clash, set to be played at RAMS Park, will take place on Friday evening.
GOAL provides all the information you need to know about how to watch the match, including TV channels, broadcast schedules, and more.
How can you watch the Galatasaray vs Samsunspor match live? – TV channels and live streams
In the United States (US), the game will be shown live on beIN Sports.
beIN Sports is available across a number of streaming services including Fubo, Fanatiz and Sling TV. Fanatiz offers the cheapest monthly subscriptions while Fubo lets new customers try out their service with a free five day trial.
What cable channel is beIN Sports on?
The channel for beIN Sports varies, both in terms of number and availability, by city. Common numbers for beIN Sports are listed in the table below.
ProviderChannel NumberbeIN Sports en EspanolDISH408871Verizon FIOS5981538Optimum231230RCN378 or 579808
How can you watch from anywhere using a VPN?
Football fans abroad can use a VPN service to watch the match if they do not have access to Super League broadcasts in their own countries. Reliable VPN services such as NordVPN encrypt your internet connection, allowing you to access broadcast services in different countries. If you are unsure which VPN is the best option, you can check out GOAL’sVPN guide for sports broadcasts.
Galatasaray vs Samsunspor kick-off time
The match between Galatasaray and Samsunspor in the 15th week of the Super League will take place at RAMS Park on Friday, 5 December at 12 pm ET.
Team news and line-ups
Galatasaray vs Samsunspor lineups
Injuries and Suspended players
Galatasaray team news
Morale is high at Galatasaray ahead of the Samsunspor match. Okan Buruk’s team, who lost three points in the 90+5th minute to John Duran’s goal in the away game against Fenerbahçe and had to settle for one point, are nevertheless enjoying the taste of remaining at the top. Osimhen’s return to the team has raised the level of the attack, while Yunus Akgün is slowly regaining his form after returning from injury.
The Champions League match against Monaco away during the week will undoubtedly have a direct impact on the yellow-and-red team’s future in Europe, and Okan Buruk may make a few rotation moves in the squad accordingly.
Mauro Icardi, who came on as a late substitute in the Fenerbahçe away game, could start in the first 11 against Samsunspor to allow Osimhen to rest ahead of the Monaco match.
Samsunspor team news
The red-and-white team’s training session at the Nuri Asan Facilities under head coach Thomas Reis lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes. The players started the training session with warm-up and dynamic movements and finished the day with shooting and wing play organisation. Tanguy Coulibaly, who has recovered from his injury sooner than expected, is stepping up his strength and conditioning training ahead of the Galatasaray match. Efforts continue to ensure the star player gets some playing time in Friday evening’s Galatasaray match, even if he doesn’t start in the first 11.
Form
Goal Scored (Conceded)7/5Games over 2.5 goals2/5Both teams scored2/5Goal Scored (Conceded)8/4Games over 2.5 goals2/5Both teams scored3/5
The yellow-and-reds, who started the season with seven wins out of seven, have dropped seven points in their last four matches and lost a significant advantage in the title race. Samsunspor, meanwhile, continue their steady progress under German manager Thomas Reis, with whom they have worked since last season, and currently sit in fifth place.
Head-to-Head Matches
Games over 2.5 goals3/5Both teams scored3/5
The two teams have faced each other numerous times in the Super League in recent years. Galatasaray emerged victorious in both matches played last season.
Points Standings
Galatasaray occupies the top spot, while Samsunspor aims to reduce the points gap to the summit. Having accumulated 33 points in 14 weeks, Galatasaray is fighting for the championship at the top of the league, while Samsunspor, with 25 points, is planning for a place in Europe next season.
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