I believe Galatasaray regrouped during the international break and left their loss to Trabzonspor behind them, ready to bounce back. Kasimpasa have scored in all three away games this season, so I will back a home win with BTTS on Friday.
Key Stats
- Galatasaray have won their last 2 home matches.
- Galatasaray have won 4 of their last 5 home matches against Kasimpasa.
- Kasimpasa have scored in 10 of their last 11 away matches.
Cimbom Dominate Head to Head
This is going to be the 45th time these two teams lock horns. Galatasaray have a 27-8 advantage in terms of victories, 9 games ending without a winner.
Galatasaray Needed the International Break
Galatasaray have slipped a couple of times in the new Turkish Super Lig campaign, grabbing 13 out of possible 18 points so far and sit in second position with a 13-10 goal difference.
After being held to a surprising 2-2 draw by Corum in the opening round, Okan Buruk's side claimed four straight victories against Erzurumspor 4-0, Goztepe 3-2, Basaksehir 3-2 and Kocaelispor 1-0.
This winning run has come to an end just before the international break, getting smashed by Trabzonspor 4-0 on the road, creating just one goal chance here.
Galatasaray also had problems in their trip to Lisbon, losing to Sporting 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League main stage opening round.
Visitors Still Unbeaten
Kasimpasa are the biggest draw specialists in the new campaign, four of their six matches ending without a winner while collecting 10 points and sit in upper part of the table.
Their first match in September was against the current leaders Amedspor at home where they wasted a 2-0 lead and had to settle for a 2-2 draw, followed by a 2-1 road victory at Genclerbirligi.
Just before the international break, Kasimpasa hosted Konyaspor and shared the spoils once again in a goalless affair. They had 0.59-1.22 expected goals and 2-4 shots on target here.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1) Fernando Muslera; Ismail Jakobs, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Arda Unyay, Kaan Ayhan; Gabriel Sara, Mario Lemina; Yunus Akgun, Rafael Leao, Leroy Sane; Victor Osimhen
Defender Wilfried Singo remains sidelined due to injury, while Davinson Sanchez starts on the bench following international duty. However, midfielder Mario Lemina returns fully fit alongside Gabriel Sara, while forward Victor Osimhen is available following his adductor recovery.
Kasimpasa (4-1-4-1) Andreas Gianniotis; Nicholas Opoku, Rodrigo Becao, Adem Arous, Jim Allevinah; Andri Baldursson; Fousseni Diabate, Jonathan Cafu, Kerem Demirbay, Irfan Can Kahveci; Deniz Gul
The visitors are missing injured attacker Adrian Benedyczak, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, and right-back Kamil Corekci, so Deniz Gul and Irfan Can Kahveci are expected to lead the attack.
The visitors are missing injured attacker Adrian Benedyczak, Mortadha Ben Ouanes, and right-back Kamil Corekci, so Deniz Gul and Irfan Can Kahveci are expected to lead the attack.