Galatasaray Vs Kasımpaşa

Galatasaray will seek to uphold their flawless record in the 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig when they take on Kasimpasa at Rams Park on Saturday evening. Meanwhile, the visitors are eager to halt their current two-match losing streak this season, as well as a five-match losing run in their encounters against Galatasaray.

Match Preview

Before the match, Galatasaray's coach Okan Buruk reflected on their recent successes.

The Lions extended their winning streak to five competitive matches with a 3-1 triumph over PAOK on Wednesday night, launching their Europa League group stage campaign effectively.

After a goalless first half, the star-studded squad made quick work of their Greek rivals in the second half. An own goal from Baba Rahman put Galatasaray in the lead, although Giannis Konstantelias equalized for PAOK. However, Yunus Akgun restored the lead for the Turkish side, and Mauro Icardi, who recently returned, capped off the victory with a goal in stoppage time.

This victory mirrored the 3-1 scoreline achieved by Buruk's team in the Intercontinental derby against Fenerbahce the previous weekend, allowing Galatasaray to extend their lead atop the Super Lig standings over their rivals to five points, having accumulated a total of 18 points.

Buruk is determined to encourage his players to maintain this positive momentum as they face Kasimpasa, aiming to extend their Super Lig winning streak to eight matches dating back to last season.

In their five home matches across all competitions this season, the Lions have secured four wins and suffered one loss, with the solitary defeat coming against Young Boys during the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds.

On the other hand, Kasimpasa, who finished fifth last season, has struggled to replicate that form in the current campaign, as they have found it challenging to secure victories.

The Apaches have managed just one win from six league matches this season, resulting in three draws and two losses, leaving them in 11th place with a total of six points.

Sami Ugurlu's side settled for a goalless draw in their latest match against Antalyaspor, finishing the game with ten men after Josip Brekalo received a straight red card in the 77th minute.

An away match against Galatasaray would have been considered a potential point-gaining opportunity at the start of the season. However, given Kasimpasa's current form compared to their opponents, their chances of securing a point have become even slimmer.

Nevertheless, the Apaches approach this match with an unbeaten record in their last three away games dating back to last season, having earned a draw and a win each in their two away fixtures this season.