MATCH PREVIEW Galatasaray vs Goztepe preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

Galatasaray will be hoping to maintain their five-point lead at the Turkish Super Lig summit when they host defensively astute Goztepe at Rams Park on Sunday.

The Super Lig leaders are unbeaten in the league this season with eight wins and one draw, leaving them with 25 points. The visitors are nine points behind in fifth.

Galatasaray vs Goztepe preview 

Victor Osimhen bagged a brace as Galatasaray won 3-1 against Bodo Glimt in the Champions League on Wednesday night. It extended their unbeaten streak to six matches across all competitions (5W, 1D).

In the league, they defeated Istanbul Baskasehir 2-1, recovering from a 1-1 home draw with Besiktas. 

The hosts have conceded four league goals, and now they face the only defence that has conceded lesser (3) in Goztepe.

The visitors lost their unbeaten start to Alanyaspor (1-0) last time out, leaving Fenerbahce and Galatasaray as the only sides yet to taste defeat in the Super Lig this season. 

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Galatasaray vs Goztepe head-to-head 

Goztepe have lost each of the last seven meetings with Gala, including a 4-1 aggregate defeat across both legs last term. 

The visitors lost this fixture 2-1, before a 2-0 loss at home in the return leg. 

Gala have a solid record at home in the league, winning 16 of their last 17 outings at Rams Park stretching from last season.

The only blemish being a 1-1 draw against Besiktas on matchday eight of the current campaign.   

Galatasaray vs Goztepe team news

Lucas Torreira and Victor Osimhen celebrate the opener.

Galatasaray’s midfielder Lucas Torreira will be absent this weekend after the Uruguayan was granted special leave for family reasons. Head coach Okan Buruk now faces reduced midfield options heading into this fixture, as Ilkay Gundogan is also out with a hamstring issue, leaving the team short in central areas. 

At the back, Wilfried Singo remains sidelined through injury, though Davinson Sanchez returns to Süper Lig action after serving a one-match suspension in the previous league outing.

Osimhen is expected to lead the line once again after scoring his 12th Champions League goal in midweek. 

Goztepe, the visitors, continue to struggle with injuries but have fewer concerns this week. Defender Allan Godoi remains out, with Furkan Bayir likely to step in again. 

Junior Olaitan is pushing for a start after returning from injury, while forward Janderson will aim to end a six-match goal drought.

Galatasaray vs Goztepe probable lineups

Galatasaray: Cakir; Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Elmali; Sane, Lemina, Sara, Akgun; Yimaz, Osimhen 

Goztepe: Lis; Bokele, Heliton, Bayir; Cherni, Miroshi, Olaitan, Kurtulan; Rhaldney; Juan, Janderson

Galatasaray vs Goztepe prediction and betting tips 

This clash brings together Galatasaray’s attacking strength and Goztepe’s defensive resilience, but the hosts’ dominance in the league and recent winning streak against their visitors suggest another routine victory. 

With home advantage and superior firepower, Galatasaray should control proceedings and secure a comfortable win.

Correct score prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Goztepe

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