Galatasaray vs Besiktas Prediction 28.10.2024 | Super Lig

• Competition: Turkey - Super Lig
• Date: Monday, 28th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18.00 CEST
• Venue: Rams Park (Istanbul)

Two unbeaten sides will clash on Monday afternoon as league leaders Galatasaray host a strengthened Besiktas at Rams Park in a Super Lig showdown.

Two-time back-to-back Turkish champions Galatasaray are showing their championship class as they confidently defend their Super Lig title so far. It’s true that there’s a long way to go, yet Aslan remain unrivaled at the summit, with just a single slip-up across their opening eight games. The only blemish on their perfect top-flight season so far came against Kasimpasa in late September, when they stunningly squandered a three-goal lead to settle for a 3-3 draw, yet they still hold a five-point cushion over the second-placed team.

The team currently holding the runner-up position in the Turkish top flight is none other than Besiktas, who can proudly boast about their promising start to the domestic campaign. As the undisputed leaders, the Black Eagles have also not tasted the bitter flavor of defeat in their first eight league outings, achieving six victories and drawing twice along the way. The accumulation of 20 points indicates that Giovanni van Bronckhorst's team is achieving their best start to the season since 2016-17, and now they will aim to cut the five-point gap from the table leaders.

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Betting Tips: GALATASARAY TO WIN

At the start of the new 2024-25 campaign, Besiktas delivered a stunning blow to Galatasaray by overwhelming them 5-0 in the Super Cup final, but Osimhen and co will now do everything in their power to exact revenge in the fiercest way possible. The indomitable Aslan will feel confident about solidifying their position as league leaders, boasting a strong home record against Besiktas with four straight wins, three of which ended with a 2-1 scoreline, so we anticipate Gala to emerge victorious once again in a close-fought battle. 

Furthermore, Okan Buruk’s powerful squad has been in free-scoring form recently on home turf, having rattled the net three or more times in four of their last five home games, so they’ll likely adopt another sharp attacking approach to reaffirm their dominance in the Istanbul derby. While they hold the distinction of being one of the few unbeaten teams in the Super Lig, it’s hard to picture them shaking up the relentless frontrunners, particularly since their recent away form has been underwhelming, managing only two triumphs in their past six away fixtures. Considering all factors, including the thunderous support from the stands, Galatasaray should demonstrate their worth and take down another Istanbul rival after previously dismantling Fenerbahce 3-1 at Ulker Stadium a month ago.