Galatasaray vs Lazio Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

Le Aquile came out on top as the better team when these clubs last met.

Galatasaray are ready to host Lazio in a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting fixture between these clubs is scheduled to take place at the RAMS Park.

Galatasaray became the Turkish Super Lig champions after their dominating run during 2024-25. They continued their form and have won all of their pre-season games of 2025. They are now going to take on the Serie A side.

Lazio have come up with a poor attacking rate in their last couple of games. They are coming in after losing their pre-season club friendly game against Fenerbahce. Le Aquile will have to step up and work on their attacking front so that they can have a better season than before.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
• Stadium: RAMS Park
• Date: Saturday, August 2
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Galatasaray: W-W-W-W

Lazio: W-W-L

Players to Watch

Baris Alper Yilmaz (Galatasaray)

In their previous friendly game against Strasbourg, Baris Alper Yilmaz scored a crucial brace, which helped his side secure an easy win. The 25-year-old Turkish forward will be looking to score a goal or two in the upcoming game to help his side win.

Valentin Castellanos (Lazio)

Despite not being able to score any goals in the last fixture against Fenerbahce, Valentin Castellanos is going to play a crucial role for SS Lazio in the final third. The 26-year-old Argentine came up with some top performances for his side during the 2024-25 season. He will have to step up his game here.

Match Facts

• The Turkish club are on a 15-game unbeaten run.
• They have won two of their last five fixtures against Le Aquile.
• Lazio have won two out of three of their pre-season games.

Galatasaray vs Lazio: Betting Tips and odds

• The hosts to win
• Baris Alper Yilmaz to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Mauro Icardi is injured, hence keeping him out of action for the Yellow-Reds. Leroy Sane has joined the squad and might come in as a substitute.

Lazio will be without the services of Patric as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Galatasaray won: 2

Lazio won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Galatasaray predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Güvenc (GK); Sallai, Sánchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Lemina, Torreira; Kutucu, Sara, Elmali; Yilmaz

Lazio predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Provedel (GK); Lazzari, Gila, Nielsen, Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Cancellieri, Dele-Bashiru, Zaccagni; Castellanos

Match Prediction

The two clubs are likely to produce a close battle. But Galatasaray, with their current form, are likely to secure a win against Lazio in the pre-season club friendly game.

Prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Lazio

Telecast Details

If one is in Türkiye, try S Sport+. For people in Italy following Lazio, one can tune into DAZN Italia.

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