In the upcoming Turkish Super Lig match on Friday evening, Alanyaspor will face a formidable challenge as they host Galatasaray at the Bahcesehir Okullari Stadium. Galatasaray, currently at the top of the league, come into this fixture undefeated, having won all six of their prior matches. They boast the highest number of goals scored in the league, 18, while conceding only two.
Galatasaray’s need for a recovery was evident following a heavy 5-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, a defeat that reportedly left the team fatigued. However, they quickly bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Konyaspor, reinforcing their dominant domestic form. This tactical flexibility was demonstrated by head coach Okan Buruk, who experimented with a 3-4-1-2 formation during the match. The team’s recent performance has extended their winning streak in the Super Lig to 14 matches, a series that began following a loss to Besiktas in March. During this streak, they have scored 40 goals and conceded only four.
Alanyaspor has been unable to overcome Galatasaray since 2021, losing seven and drawing two of their last nine encounters in all competitions. Despite this history, Alanyaspor enters the match with some optimism, having been unbeaten in their last four league games and maintaining a six-match unbeaten run at home.
The home team will be without Turkish midfielder Buluthan Bulut due to a cruciate ligament injury. Alanyaspor coach Joao Pereira is expected to rely on Uchenna Ogundu to lead their attack. On the other side, Galatasaray may see the return of Victor Osimhen, although coach Buruk might opt for Mauro Icardi given his excellent form. Ilkay Gundogan and Lucas Torreira are anticipated to continue anchoring the midfield.
In terms of predictions, Galatasaray is favored to win, potentially extending their Super Lig winning streak. While Alanyaspor can be expected to offer stern resistance, Galatasaray’s superior form and offensive prowess could prove too strong for the home side to overcome.