Galatasaray vs Alanyaspor: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Galatasaray is set to face Alanyaspor in a crucial Turkish Super Lig match at Rams Park on Saturday. Following a 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor, which cut their lead at the top of the table to just two points, Galatasaray looks to bounce back.
Match Overview
Galatasaray currently leads the Super Lig but is under pressure after a surprising defeat last weekend. The club’s recent performances in both the league and European competitions have raised concerns for coach Okan Buruk.
Despite the setback against Konyaspor, which ended their unbeaten streak since November, Galatasaray achieved a historical feat by reaching the UEFA Champions League round of 16 for the first time in 12 years. They triumphed over Juventus 7-5 on aggregate, despite losing 3-2 in the second leg.
Galatasaray’s Recent Form
- Last Super Lig match: Loss to Konyaspor
- Last Champions League match: Win against Juventus
- Current Super Lig standing: 1st place
In their upcoming fixture, Galatasaray aims to maintain its impressive home record. They have gone unbeaten at Rams Park this season, winning nine and drawing three out of 12 matches.
Alanyaspor’s Challenge
Alanyaspor is positioned 10th in the league, having garnered 26 points from 23 matches. After losing 2-1 to Istanbul Basaksehir, they look to reclaim momentum. Historically, Alanyaspor has struggled against Galatasaray, losing their last three encounters by narrow margins.
- Last Super Lig match: Loss to Istanbul Basaksehir
- League standings: 10th place
- Notable statistic: 11 league draws this season, the highest in the division
Team News
Galatasaray will miss defender Metahan Baltaci due to suspension and Arda Unyay due to injury. The potential return of Victor Osimhen is a significant boost for the squad.
Alanyaspor faces fewer injury concerns, with Bulut Buluthan ruled out and Yusuf Ozdemir suspended. Florent Hadergjonaj, having scored in two consecutive matches, will likely play a key role as they aim to upset the league leaders.
Predicted Lineups
| Galatasaray | Alanyaspor |
|---|---|
| Cakir | P. Victor |
| Sallai | Akdag |
| Bardakci | Aliti |
| Sanchez | Aksoy |
| Jakobs | Hadergjonaj |
| Yilmaz | Janvier |
| Torreira | Makouta |
| Sara | Ruan |
| Lang | Hwang |
| Osimhen | Yalcin |
| Icardi | Hagi |
Match Prediction
Galatasaray is expected to win against Alanyaspor, with a predicted scoreline of 2-1. The return of key players and their strong home form should facilitate a positive response after recent setbacks.
