Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(41) 26 Goals 73 (90)
(25) 16 Assists 46 (59)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
28.6 Average Age 29.7
182.8 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 1.5 (1.1)
(50%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 57% (55%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Samsunspor
Galatasaray
Player Reason Status Rating
Bedirhan Çetin Out N/A
Gaëtan Laura Out 6.38
Moryké Fofana Out 6.54
Olivier Ntcham Out 6.42
Player Reason Status Rating
Sérgio Oliveira Out 6.6
Abdülkerim Bardakci Out 7.12
Hakim Ziyech Out 7.07
Cédric Bakambu Out 6.24

Team News

Samsunspor
Galatasaray
  • Olivier Nitcham is still away on international duty. Emre Kilinc is set to deputise.
  • Bedirhan Cetin, Moryke Fofana, and Gaeten Laura, none of whom were expected to start here, are all on the injury list.
  • Kerem Demirbay will start in midfield as Sergio Oliveira is injured.
  • Davinson Sanchez is set to deputise for the injured Abdulkerim Bardakci.
  • Hakim Ziyech and Cedric Bakambu are away at AFCON 2023. Neither are regular starters, however.

Prediction

  • Samsunspor were kept to a 1-1 draw by Istanbulspor last time out. This was a rather subdued performance by Gisdol's tired-looking team. Against Galatasaray they will be extra motivated. And at home, where they haven't lost in their 5 outings and won their last 3, Samsunspor holding the Lions to a draw wouldn't be a big surprise.
  • Galatasaray needed a late, late goal to beat Gaziantep 2-1 last time out. They created a plethora of chances and almost paid for their wastefulness. Buruk made some questionable choices before the game, such as using Kutlu as a left back, but it was his changes, particularly bringing Zaha on, that brought the win.
  • Although Gala boast more quality, Samsunspor are a very strong side at home. A draw is very likely here.
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