Galatasaray, the reigning champions and current leaders of the Turkish Super Lig, will clash with Istanbul Basaksehir on Saturday. The match is set to take place at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. Galatasaray’s perfect start to the season was interrupted when they drew 1-1 with Besiktas. Meanwhile, Basaksehir aims to recover after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Goztepe.
Match Details: Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray
This exciting fixture is scheduled to kick off at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on Saturday, October 18. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter between these two competitive teams.
How to Watch the Match
For viewers in the United States, the match can be streamed live on various platforms:
- Fubo
- Fanatiz
- beIN SPORTS Connect
If you’re outside the US, you may need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access the match. A VPN like NordVPN can help secure your connection while streaming. For recommendations, refer to guides on the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team News and Lineups
Both teams are dealing with injuries and suspensions that could affect their performance:
Istanbul Basaksehir
- Leo Duarte (Centre-back) – Injury doubt
- Olivier Kemen (Midfielder) – Injury doubt
- Davie Selke (Forward) – Injury doubt
- Yusuf Sari (Winger) – Expected to be out
- Eldor Shomurodov – Likely to feature in attack
Galatasaray
- Davinson Sanchez – Suspended
- Wilfried Singo – Hamstring injury, out
- Mario Lemina – Expected to play in a central defensive role
- Roland Sallai – Likely to play right-back
- Victor Osimhen – Returning after international duty
- Mauro Icardi – A fresh option in attack
- Kaan Ayhan, Yusuf Demir, Kazımcan Karatas, Ismail Jakobs – All injury doubts
Recent Form Overview
Both teams have seen some high-scoring games recently:
| Teams | Matches Over 2.5 Goals | Both Teams Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Galatasaray | 5/6 | 3/5 |
| Istanbul Basaksehir | 7/7 | 3/5 |
This matchup promises to be intriguing, as both teams have shown attacking prowess and defensive weaknesses. Fans can expect a competitive and entertaining game.
