Galatasaray vs Besiktas Prediction & Match Preview

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Turkish Super Lig prediction by Leaguelane

Galatasaray vs Besiktas
Super Lig
Date: Saturday, 05 November 2022
Kick-off at 18:00 UK / 19:00 CET
Venue: Nef Stadium.

Besiktas got their biggest win of the season as they defeated Umraniyespor most recently. This victory comes after their narrow defeat against Hatayspor. Now they have a huge challenge ahead of them as they will travel to Nef Stadium to clash with rivals Galatasaray.

Both Cenk Tosun and Wout Weghorst scored a brace respectively in their 5-2 victory over Umraniyespor. This result took the team to the fourth position on the table.

The key point that needs to be noted is that Şenol Güneş changed his team’s playing formation in their huge win over Umraniyespor.

The host also picked up an important victory most recently as they defeated Fatih Karagumruk by 2-0. The scoreline could have been higher however Fatih goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano stopped ten clear chances in that game.

The host are at the fifth position on the table, with two wins in their last five games. Both teams are only separated by one point ahead of this fixture.

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Head-to-head

  • It has been over five years since the last time Besiktas picked up a victory at Nef Stadium.
  • The host have scored at least two goals in their last two victories against this team.
  • Both these teams last met in March this year and the host won that game by 2-1.

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Prediction

The host have a good defensive record this season, they have only conceded nine goals till now.

You can back the following, as first tip is that Galatasaray will win by 2-1 – the odd for this tip will be at 9.00. This is after considering that the host have won this fixture twice since 2021 by scoring at least two goals. Also, they are unbeaten since 2017 at Nef Stadium.

Furthermore, our next tip for this game is that Both Teams to score in the second half – the odd for this tip will be at 3.00. The host scored both their goals in the second half in their 2-0 victory over Fatih Karagumruk. Similarly, the visitors scored three goals in the second half against Umraniyespor.

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Tips

Correct Score: Galatasaray 2-1 @ 9.00
Both Teams to score in the second half @ 3.00.