This Saturday promises to deliver an intriguing clash in the Turkish Super Lig as Bodrumspor take on Galatasaray at the Bodrum Ilce Stadium. While Bodrumspor find themselves bottom of the table, struggling with a five-match winless run, visitors Galatasaray are riding high at the top of the league.
Bodrumspor, making their debut in the top flight after a rise last season, are struggling to find their feet in this demanding league. Their recent performances led to the departure of former head coach Ismet Tasdemir, following a mutual agreement due to the team’s poor form.
Although they managed to secure three wins from their opening seven matches, Bodrumspor have since hit a slump, having failed to secure a victory in their last five outings, accumulating just two points in that time. Their last match saw them lead early against Antalyaspor before capitulating to a 3-2 defeat.
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With Omer Erdogan at the helm, the situation remains precarious; he is yet to win in his two matches in charge, and his team currently sits in 16th place, with just 11 points after 12 matches. The looming challenge against undefeated league leaders Galatasaray will be another tough test.
The Lions showed their might in their last match, triumphing 3-2 over Samsunspor in a thrilling encounter. Star striker Victor Osimhen opened the scoring early and scored a second goal soon after the equalizer, with Michy Batshuayi adding the finishing touch in the 85th minute. Galatasaray’s record is impressive, with ten wins and just one draw in their last eleven league matches, their tally reaching 31 points, five points ahead of rivals Fenerbahce.
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For Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk, securing a victory against Bodrumspor would not only add another success to their impressive record, but also extend their current winning streak to seven in all competitions, including five in a row in the Super Lig. .
Current Form
Bodrumspor – Last Six Matches: VDLLDL
Galatasaray – Derniers Six Matches : VDVVVV
Galatasaray in All Competitions: VVVVVV
Team Information
Bodrumspor will be without Suleyman Ozdamar and Tunahan Akpinar, both of whom are out due to injuries. Mustafa Erdilman is expected to be sidelined until next year with a serious ligament injury, while Christophe Herelle remains doubtful with an ankle problem.
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Galatasaray also have their own injury concerns, losing Mauro Icardi to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, which could see him miss the rest of the season. Additionally, central defender Davinson Sanchez is suspended for this match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
All eyes will be on Osimhen, who is keen to continue his scoring streak after finding the back of the net in his last four league appearances, scoring six goals and also contributing with his national team during the international break.
Planned Compositions
Bodrumspor : Akkan ; Celustka, Ajeti, Aytemur, Bilsel; Brazao ; Seferi, Antalyali, Fredy, Bayrakdar; Puscas
Galatasaray : Muslera; Yilmaz, Nelson, Bardakci, Jakobs ; Torreira, Sara ; Sallai, Mertens, Akgun ; Osimhen
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Final Prediction: Bodrumspor 0 – 2 Galatasaray
The visitors look too strong for Bodrum, with Galatasaray’s current form suggesting a routine win for them this weekend.
