Besiktas JK
- Besiktas JK are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three and drawing two, in all competitions.
- Besiktas JK are on a three-game winning streak in all competitions, after hammering Goztepe AS Izmir 4-0 at home and coming away from Kocaelispor with a 1-0 victory.
Galatasaray SK
Galatasaray SK have won four of their last five, beating Eyupspor 5-1 at home and Alanyaspor 3-1 away.
Head-to-Head
- In their last 3 direct meetings the sides have one win apiece and a draw.
- Besiktas JK are currently 4th with 46 points from 24 matches, while Galatasaray SK are at the top of the Super Lig table with 58 points from the same number of games.
Key Players
- Tammy Abraham leads the Besiktas JK frontline, the English forward has scored seven goals in 18 Super Lig appearances, he is a constant aerial and physical threat for the opposition to deal with.
- Galatasaray SK have a talisman in Mauro Icardi, the Argentine hitman is top scorer in the Super Lig this term with 13 goals in 23 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Besiktas JK have won seven of their 12 home Super Lig assignments this season, drawing three and losing just two, but Galatasaray SK have also been ruthless on the road, winning eight, drawing one and losing two of their 11 Super Lig away fixtures.
- Besiktas JK average one goal per Istanbul derby at Vodafone Park across the last five and with both of these sides in fine, goal-filled form, we’re backing Over 2.5 goals at 1.5, and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.44.
Prediction
Galatasaray SK have been the best side in the Super Lig this campaign and are backed to come away from Vodafone Park with a win, at 2.59 .
