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Probable Lineups

Galatasaray
4-2-3-1
Samsunspor
3-5-2
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(90) 54 Goals 23 (41)
(59) 22 Assists 18 (25)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
28.4 Average Age 28.4
180.5 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(1.1) 1.4 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(55%) 61% Aerial Duel Success 48% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Galatasaray
Samsunspor
Player Reason Status Rating
Kerem Aktürkoglu Out 6.99
Sérgio Oliveira Out 6.6
Player Reason Status Rating
Olivier Ntcham Out 6.42
Taylan Antalyali Out 6.48

Team News

Galatasaray
Samsunspor
  • Wilfried Zaha is expected to start as Kerem Akturkoglu is injured.
  • Sergio Oliveira is also carrying a knock meaning Kerem Demirbay will start.
  • Okan Buruk is reportedly planning on starting Wilfried Zaha, Hakim Ziyech, and Tete here. In that case, Kazimcan Karatas will be in the starting XI as the third Turkish player, per FA rules.
  • Carlo Holse is expected to start as Olivier Ntcham is sidelined with an injury.
  • Taylan Antalyali is also injured so Flavien Tait is expected to make his debut here.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 Galatasaray 33 3 2 102
14 Samsunspor 11 10 17 43

Prediction

  • Galatasaray brushed Gaziantepspor aside 3-0 last time out. Once again, they gave away too many chances for Buruk's liking but their hosts were abysmal in front of goal. In any case, defending will not be the Lions' strong suit this season. This is a squad built to attack and entertain and that is what they will do against Samsunspor.
  • Samsunspor were beaten 2-1 by Kayserispor last time out. The following weekend their game against Istanbulspor was postponed due to torrential rain, so they've had a long rest. In the international break, they've brought in a few more names, adding depth to their squad. They've had a difficult start to the season and that is likely to continue against the title-holders.
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Galatasaray
Samsunspor
M. Icardi 7.43
D. Mertens 7.37
B.A. Yilmaz 7.15
E. Kilinç 6.84
Z. Yavru 6.76
C. Holse 6.7
M. Icardi 25
K. Aktürkoglu 12
D. Mertens 9
M. Mouandilmadji 9
O. Ntcham 6
C. Holse 5
D. Mertens 16
M. Icardi 8
K. Aktürkoglu 6
M. Fofana 4
E. Kilinç 4
C. Holse 3

Match Forecast

Galatasaray will score as a result of a through ball  
Galatasaray will dominate possession  
Galatasaray will stray offside often  
Samsunspor will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.