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League leaders Galatasaray will welcome rivals Besiktas to RAMS Park in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday. The hosts have won eight of their nine league games thus far while the Black Eagles have six wins in eight games.
The defending champions resumed their league campaign following the international break with a 3-0 away win over Antalyaspor last week. Mauro Icardi bagged a brace and substitute Victor Osimhen scored in the second half.
They extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 10 games on Wednesday, with a 4-3 home win over Elfsborg in the UEFA Europa League. Icardi was on the scoresheet again and Barış Alper Yılmaz scored in the 44th minute while Yunus Akgün scored in the second half.
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Besiktas returned to winning ways after two games last week with a 2-0 home triumph over Konyaspor in the Super Lig. Ciro Immobile scored from the penalty spot in the 29th minute and Rafa Silva doubled their lead late in the first half. They played Lyon away in the Europa League on Thursday and registered a 1-0 away win.
Galatasaray vs Besiktas Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two Istanbul teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 355 times in all competitions, including friendlies. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with 129 wins. The Black Eagles have 112 wins to their name and 114 games have ended in draws.
- The reigning champions secured a league double over the visitors last season, with a 3-1 win on aggregate.
- Galatasaray have scored at least three goals in eight of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Besiktas are unbeaten in four away games in the Super Lig this season, recording two wins and keeping two clean sheets.
- The reigning champions are unbeaten in their last seven home meetings in the Super Lig against the Black Eagles, recording six wins.
Galatasaray vs Besiktas Prediction
Cimbom are on a 10-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, recording eight wins. They have won five of their last six home games, scoring 19 goals and will look to continue their goalscoring form in this match. They suffered a 5-0 loss in the Turkish Super Cup final in August against Besiktas and will be gunning for revenge here.
Ismail Jakobs is the only confirmed absentee for head coach Okan Buruk. Hakim Ziyech was on the bench in their win over Elfsborg in the Europa League and is likely to get the nod to start here.
The Black Eagles are unbeaten in their last three games, recording two consecutive wins. They are winless in their last seven away meetings in the Super Lig against the hosts, conceding 13 goals while scoring four times, and will look to improve upon that record.
Mert Gunok was injured last week and will play no part in this crucial game. Necip Uysal remains a long-term absentee. Giovanni van Bronckhorst is expected to field a similar starting XI from their win over Lyon earlier this week.
While both teams have enjoyed a good run of form, considering the defending champions' better goalscoring ability and home record in this fixture, Galatasary are expected to record a win.
Prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Besiktas
Galatasaray vs Besiktas Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Galatasaray to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Ciro Immobile to score or assist any time - Yes
