Turkish giant’s leaders Galatasaray host Osmanlispor this weekend, with the home side knowing that a win would move them to the top of the Super Lig standings, albeit it potentially only for a matter of days. However, with their opponents battling for their lives at the other end of the table, it promises to be a tight affair in the Turkish capital.
Turkish Super Lig – Galatasaray v Osmanlispor – Türk Telekom Stadium, Istanbul – Saturday 27th January 2018 – 16:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 4 at Skybet |
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Galatasaray host Osmanlispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday evening, with the home side looking to make it three consecutive wins in the league and move to the top of the standings in the process. Manager Igor Tudor has seen his side enjoy a productive start to 2018, making them the huge favourites to collect all three points this weekend. However, with their opponents Osmanlispor having collected four points from their last two outings, it will certainly not be an easy 90 minutes for the hosts. For those looking to place a bet on the encounter, be sure to check out our top tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Galatasaray.
Galatasaray Team News & Form
Galatasaray come into the match off the back of an impressive 3-1 away win against Kayserispor, a result which consolidated their position in the standings. Former Swansea City man Bafetimbi Gomis has been the star man for the home side so far, with the striker having 14 goals to his name already. Elsewhere, midfielder Tolga Ciğerci has also been in fine form, scoring six Super Lig goals. Galatasaray are the leading scorers in the division with 40 goals to their name to date, while Tudor’s side also have one of the best defensive records too.
Osmanlispor Team News & Form
A goalless draw at home with Yeni Maltayaspor means that Osmanlispor remain just a single point above the relegation zone, with the visitors having won just five matches all season in the Super Lig. Manager İrfan Buz is under increasing pressure as a result of their standing in the table, with a lack of goals among their biggest problems. Despite this, midfielder Serdar Gürler has seven Super Lig goals to his name this season, while former Leeds United striker Souleymane Doukara offers a significant physical threat in the final third.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 18 times in the past, with Galatasaray having won on ten occasions, as well as registering six draws. In fact, the Turkish giants earned six points from last season’s two meetings, including a comfortable 2-0 home success.
Galatasaray v Osmanlispor – Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their standing in the table and status as the home team, it perhaps comes as little surprise that Galatasaray go into the match as the firm favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 1/3 with Skybet, while those looking to bet on an away win for Osmanlispor can take advantage of 7/1 odds from Unibet.
Top Betting Tip Galatasaray v Osmanlispor
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes in Istanbul, which can be found at best odds of 19/40 with William Hill.