Galatasaray vs Besiktas Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Top of the table clash in the Turkish top-flight

Turkey’s top-tier league gears up to host the most anticipated game of the season, the Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Besiktas at RAMS Park on Monday. It will be a top-of-the-table clash and promises to live up to its billing. Cimbom Aslan lead the standings with eight wins from nine games and are yet to lose a game this season. They have scored 27 goals this season, the second-highest across the best leagues in Europe.

Besiktas on the other hand are five points behind the league leaders and find themselves in second position. The Black Eagles come into this game on the back of a huge win against Lyon in the Europa League. They will reduce the deficit to just two points provided to manage to pull off an upset against the defending champions.

İnleyecek Sami Yen ‘’Beşiktaş’’ diye! ⏳🔥#GSvBJK pic.twitter.com/TmEwItpRyV

— Beşiktaş JK (@Besiktas) October 25, 2024

Kick Off

Monday, October 28 at 10:30 PM IST

Venue: RAMS Park

Form

Galatasaray (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-D

Besiktas (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-W

Players to watch 

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

The Nigerian star has hit the ground running for the Lions. Osimhen is well known for his pace, physical presence and top-notch finishing abilities. He has made six goal contributions in his last six appearances for his side and will be keen to give a good account of himself in his first Istanbul derby. He is a nightmare for the defenders on his day and can be a tough opposition to deal with.

Ciro Immobile (Besiktas)

The Italian striker has been an unstoppable force for Besiktas at the top. He brings in a bag full of experience having played against the best sides and players in Europe. Immobile will not just add goal-scoring prowess to Besiktas’ frontline, but will also play the role of a leader for the remaining players in the team. He is Besiktas’s top scorer with eight goals to his name.

Match facts

• This will be the 48th meeting between the two slides
• Galatasaray completed a league double over Besiktas last season
• Galatasaray have scored 62 goals while Besiktas have scored 55 goals in this fixture

Galatasaray vs Besiktas: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Galatasaray to win – 10/11 by QUINNBET
• Tip 2: Victor Osimhen to score anytime – 29/20 by UNIBET
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/7 by Bet365

Injury & Team News

Fernando Muslera will not be available for the hosts. Meanwhile, Besiktas will miss the services of Al Musrati, Ersin Destanoglu, Milot Rashica and Necip Uysal. 

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 47

Galatasaray wins – 21

Besiktas wins – 16

Draws – 10

Predicted Line-up 

Galatasaray (3-4-1-2)

Guvenc (GK); Ahyan, Sanchez, Bardakci; Yilmaz, Torreira, Sara, Akgun; Mertens; Osimhen, Icardi

Besiktas (4-2-3-1):

Günok (GK); Svensson, Uduokhai, Topcu, Masuaku; Ndour, Fernandes; Muci, Silva, Mario; Immobile

Prediction for Galatasaray vs Besiktas

It will be a tight contest as both sides are experiencing a good run of form coming into this game. However, Galatasaray are expected to have an upper hand and come out victorious.

Prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Besiktas

Telecast for Galatasaray vs Besiktas

TBD

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.