Galatasaray vs Besiktas Live Stream & Tips – Draw & BTTS the Best Bets for the Turkish Super Cup

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Last updated: 01 Aug 2024

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Besiktas unbeaten in last 4 pre-season games (3 wins, 1 draw)
Galatasaray struggled, losing 3 of their 5 friendlies
Expect a close Turkish Super Cup match, possibly needing extra-time

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Galatasaray are unbeaten in 22 of their last 25 matches (Getty)

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Preview

Besiktas are expected to be a serious title contender this season under Giovanni van Bronckhorst. Galatasaray struggled during the pre-season, so a draw is tipped in the Turkish Super Cup match.

Galatasaray vs Besiktas Preview
Head to Head
Galatasaray Form
Galatasaray Injury & Team News
Besiktas Form
Besiktas Injury & Team News

Galatasaray are unbeaten in 22 of their last 25 matches.
Galatasaray have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches.
Galatasaray have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 matches against Besiktas.
Besiktas have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches.
Besiktas have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 matches.

Head to Head

Galatasaray have a 106-91 advantage against Besiktas with 83 draws in 280 matches.

They last met in March, the game being won by Galatasaray 1-0.

Galatasaray Form

Galatasaray’s form during the pre-season has been inconsistent, winning two and losing three encounters.

They were victorious against Trencin 4-1 and Lecce 2-1, while losing to LASK 3-2, Fortuna Dusseldorf 5-2 and Parma 2-0.

Galatasaray dominated and won Turkish Super Lig last season, collecting 102 points from 38 matches (33 wins, three draws, two defeats) and ending three points above Fenerbahce.

Their last competitive match was in late May, beating Konyaspor 3-1 away from home, Mauro Icardi scoring a brace, Berkan Kutlu also on target.

Galatasaray Injury & Team News

There are no reported injuries for Galatasaray ahead of this match.

Michy Batshuayi is set for his debut after making a move from Fenerbahce.

Besiktas Form

Besiktas salvaged the previous season by winning the Turkish Cup, beating Trabzonspor 3-2 in a dramatic match, Al Musrati scoring the winning goal in stoppage time.

As for the Super Lig campaign, the Black Eagles ended 6th with 56 points from 38 matches (16 wins, eight draws, 14 defeats).

Besiktas played six pre-season friendly matches, won three games against GAK 5-1, Genclerbirligh 2-0 and Sakaryaspor 2-1, goalless draws were seen against Umraniyespor and Bandirmaspor, while losing to Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst was appointed new head manager in early June.

Besiktas Injury & Team News

Defensive midfielder Amir Hadziahmetovic is recovering from a cruciate ligament tear.

Ciro Immobile is set for his debut after making a move from Lazio.

Verdict

Galatasaray v Besiktas

Besiktas were unbeaten in their last four pre-season games (three wins, one draw), while Galatasaray struggled and lost three of their five friendlies. I expect a close match in the Turkish Super Cup with extra-time needed.

BTTS Yes

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1-1 Draw

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