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Probable Lineups

Galatasaray
4-2-3-1
Besiktas
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(90) 60 Goals 30 (51)
(59) 23 Assists 20 (37)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
28.4 Average Age 30
180.3 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(1.1) 1.4 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(55%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 54% (56%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Galatasaray
Besiktas
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Eric Bailly Out 6.57
Salih Uçan Out 6.78
Tayyip Talha Sanuç Out 6.26
Emrecan Uzunhan Out 6.21
Gedson Fernandes Doubtful 7.09

Team News

Galatasaray
Besiktas
  • Manager Okan Buruk has a full squad available to pick from.
  • Tayyip Sanuc and Emrecan Uzunhan are sidelined with long-term injuries.
  • Salih Ucan will not be able to feature in the derby due to injury. If Gedson Fernandes is deemed to be match-fit by kick off, he will start. If not, Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov will deputise.
  • Eric Bailly is also injured meaning Omar Colley and Daniel Amartey will start at the back.
  • Mert Gunok is back in training and although caretaker manager Burak Yilmaz hasn't reached a final decision yet, he is expected to start him in goal instead of Destanoglu.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 Galatasaray 33 3 2 102
6 Besiktas 16 8 14 56

Prediction

  • Galatasaray cruised to a 2-0 victory over Antalyaspor last time out. This was their seventh win in a row and it already looks like the only team that can challenge them this season is Fenerbahce. Buruk has no injury concerns and many of his players had a chance to rest during the international break so Galatasaray are in top shape before the derby. At home, against a Besiktas side that is in chaos, the title-holders are absolute favourites.
  • Besiktas managed to beat Istanbulspor 2-0 last time out. Three points was important for Yilmaz who took over the reins following Gunes' resignation. The board have also resigned meaning early elections will be held. Until a new board is in place, Yilmaz will remain at the helm. The Black Eagles have struggled at the back so far this season, so against one of the two most potent attacking sides in the Super Lig, they will have their work cut out for them.
  • The visitors are likely to get on the scoresheet but are unlikely to get anything out of the derby.
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M. Icardi 7.43
D. Mertens 7.37
B.A. Yilmaz 7.15
G. Fernandes 7.09
S. Kiliçsoy 6.96
O. Colley 6.88
M. Icardi 25
K. Aktürkoglu 12
D. Mertens 9
S. Kiliçsoy 11
O. Colley 7
C. Tosun 6
D. Mertens 16
M. Icardi 8
K. Aktürkoglu 6
C. Tosun 4
M. Rashica 4
A. Hadziahmetovic 4

Match Forecast

Galatasaray will score as a result of an opposition error  
Galatasaray will score a long shot  
Galatasaray will stray offside often  
Besiktas will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.