Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(51) 33 Goals 67 (90)
(37) 19 Assists 45 (59)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.7)
29.2 Average Age 29.5
183.1 Average Height (cm) 180.3
(0.8) 1.1 Shots pg 1.6 (1.1)
(56%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 58% (55%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Besiktas
Galatasaray
Player Reason Status Rating
Amir Hadziahmetovic Out 6.71
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain Out 6.59
Tayfur Bingöl Out 6.33
Gedson Fernandes Out 7.09
Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov Out 6.54
No missing players.

Team News

Besiktas
Galatasaray
  • Gedson Fernandes and Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov are suspended. Salih Ucan will deputise for the former. The latter wasn't expected to start here.
  • Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has suffered a torn thigh muscle and is not expected to feature for the remainder of the season. Amir Hadziahmetovic has also suffered an injury that will keep him out of contention for the remainder of the season.
  • Tayfur Bingol, who wasn't expected start here, is also on the injury list.
  • Okan Buruk has a full squad available to pick from.

Prediction

  • Besiktas were 2-0 winners against Istanbulspor last time out. Then they advanced to the semis in the Turkish Cup beating Konyaspor 2-0. Their defending has improved a lot since the hiring of Santos and new arrivals Muci and Musrati have added strength to the midfield. They have been extremely successful against Galatasaray at home in recent seasons. Here, as has been the case in every game under Santos, they'll start the game very cautiously and increase the tempo in the second half.
  • Galatasaray beat Antalyaspor 2-1 last time out. Their performance was way below the standards they've set so far in the season. Then they suffered a shocking 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Karagumruk in the midweek cup tie. Buruk went to rotation for that game but that doesn't change the fact that the Lions' form has dropped considerably in recent weeks.
  • Both teams will create chances here. Although Gala have the better squad, Besiktas will have their raucous fans behind them. Home advantage makes the Black Eagles slight favourites.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • Gala is not losing.. 1-1 or 1-2/1-3 Fernandes(bjk) is not playing(yellow card)

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