Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Cimbom will take on Karadeniz Firtinasi in Matchday 16 of Super Lig

The Turkish giants Galatasaray will take on Trabzonspor on Monday evening. Currently, the home team are sitting at the top of the table with 38 points on the table. In 14 fixtures they have lost twice and drawn twice, they do have a lot of injury concerns as many players are out for long duration. Still, somehow they can perform well and are able to get results. Galatasaray are six points ahead against their arch-rivals Fenerbahce. They have to keep up their confidence and give their best to stay on top.

On the other hand, Trabzonspor are placed at 13th spot in the table with just 16 points on the board. They are two points just above the relegation zone and surely they need to step up their game to get positive results. Against Galatasaray away from home, they will need to face the hostile atmosphere and they will have to focus on the game. This is surely an important fixture for the away team.

Preparations ahead of the match against Galatasaray continue.🔗 https://t.co/CgwznxFyPC pic.twitter.com/8EIaixmZTz

— Trabzonspor English (@TrabzonsporEN) December 13, 2024

Kick-off:

Monday, 16 Dec 2024 at 07:00 PM UK, 11:30 PM IST

Location: RAMS Park

From

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

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

Players to Watch

Yunus Akgun (Galatasaray)

He is an explosive winger who is able to play on both wings. The Turkish is capable of playing in several other positions, such as second striker and attacking midfielder. The Turkish have great technique on the ball, mobility and acceleration. Akgun knows how to use his body perfectly to beat defenders and is able to protect the ball in tight spaces. The Turkish winger’s decision-making is top-notch and makes fast decisions in difficult situations. In six Europa League games, they scored five goals and in 14 Super Lig games, they scored three goals and provided two assists.

Batista Mendy (Trabzonspor)

At 6’3, his physical frame enables him to be the anchor in midfield and he is a strong ball winner. He loves to play through the opponent’s defensive structure to advance the attacks. Mendy’s passing range is wide as he has great long passing and when creating space for himself through carrying the ball he will look up and look to ping a switch to opposite-side winger. His average passing accuracy is 90%, and accurate long passes are around 44%. In 14 Super Lig games he has got two yellow cards, but he has not helped the team in terms of goalscoring.

Match Facts

• The winner of their last meeting was Galatasaray.
• The average number of goals in meetings between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor is 2.8
• Galatasaray won 57% of the halftime and Trabzonspor won 29%.

Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Galatasaray to win this fixture – 1/3 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 2 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

The home team will miss, Yilmaz, Osimhen, Sanchez, Ayhan, Icardi and Jakobs due to injury. Metehan Baltaci is out due to a red card which he got in the last match. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Trabzonspor will miss, Yoksulu, Stefan Savic, Turkmen, Bosluk, Asan and Denswil due to injury. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 64

Galatasaray: 32

Trabzonspor: 16

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Galatasaray Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Muslera (GK); Nelsson, Ali, Bardakci; Jelert, Torreira, Sara, Kutlu; Mertens, Akgun; Batshuayi

Trabzonspor Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Cakir (GK); Malheiro, Saatci, Batagov, Elmali; Mendy, Lundstram; Visca, Cham, Dragus; Banza

Match Prediction for Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor

Both teams have a lot of key players injured and it is hampering their results. Despite many injuries, Galatasaray are the favourites to win this fixture. This will be an exciting clash for sure and fans can expect both teams to give their all to get the three points. Most probably the home team will win this fixture.

Prediction: Galatasaray 3-1 Trabzonspor

Telecast for Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor

India: No Telecast

UK: bet365 live streaming

USA: Fanatiz

Nigeria: No Telecast

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