On August 9, 2024, in the first round of the Turkish Super League, Galatasaray will face Hatayspor. The reigning champions are expected to secure a decisive victory.
Galatasaray vs Hatayspor: Key Statistics and Trends
- Galatasaray has lost four of their last six matches.
- Hatayspor remains unbeaten in their last four games, alternating between wins and draws.
- Galatasaray wins the first half in 52% of their matches, while Hatayspor wins in 23% of their matches.
Galatasaray – the shape of the team and its analysis:
Under Okan Buruk, “The Blood and Gold” rebounded from a record low to reclaim the championship title in 2023. Last season, they won a tough race against their neighbors, Fenerbahçe, retaining the “gold.”
This football year started earlier for the giants than for most teams. In the Super Cup last Saturday against Beşiktaş, they conceded in the first minute and ultimately collapsed, losing 0-5.
Hatayspor – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“The Star of the South” has been playing in the Super League since 2020. They paused their participation in the championship two seasons ago due to being at the epicenter of an earthquake. However, they maintained their place among the participants. In the 2023/2024 season, playing home matches in Mersin, they still managed to finish fifteenth.
Notably, there were no friendly matches in the summer—perhaps they decided to rest more or save resources. Only the championship matches will reveal how this unusual strategy will affect them.
Galatasaray: Team News
Aurier is out of the squad.
Hatayspor: Team News
No injury problems have been reported.
Galatasaray vs Hatayspor: Possible Starting Lineups
Galatasaray (possible lineup): Muslera – Kaan, Bardakci, Nelsson, Ayhan – Kutlu, Torreira, Ziyech, Akturkoglu, Mertens – Icardi
Hatayspor (possible lineup): Kardesler – Sertel, Yilmaz, Kilama, Cerekci – Dele-Bashiru, Massanga Matondo, Saglam, Boujemaa, Beyaz – Strandberg
Head to Head matches: Galatasaray vs Hatayspor
“The Star of the South” is a difficult opponent who managed to win four out of ten official matches against the giants. Last season, the sides exchanged victories.
Free prediction today for the match: Galatasaray vs Hatayspor
After the Super Cup failure, the champions are obligated to give their all. We predict that the hosts will win with a handicap of “-1.5 goals” (odds – 1.63).
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