Galatasaray v Fatih Karagumruk Istanbul Betting Tips [23 April 2023]
Football - Super Lig
23 April 2023 12:00
The match
Galatasaray will look to take another step towards the league title when they face a tricky Fatih Karagümrük side on Sunday. The hosts are top of the table with a six-point lead over second-placed Fenerbahçe while the visitors are 8th in the standings, 16 points away from the top-three positions. Galatasaray are coming off a 4-1 win over Alanyaspor in their last round keeping their lead at the top. They have lost only three league matches in this campaign, winning 22 of the 28 played. However, they have lost two of their last five matches, including one in the cup competition. What has certainly kept them going is their impressive record of 60 goals which is the second-best scoring run this season. Likewise, their defensive record of 20 goals conceded is the best in the competition. To go with that, Galatasaray have won their last ten league matches at this venue and will be confident of taking another step towards the league title. Fatih
Karagümrük are coming off a big win themselves, defeating Umraniyespor 4-2 in their last round. That makes it three wins across their last four matches and probably the best run-in to give them confidence for this big game. They have also been heavy scorers in this year’s competition with their record of 60 goals, just behind the top two teams. Their defensive record has been at the other extreme as their tally of 51 goals is currently worse than all teams bar four, which promises goals in this fixture. Interestingly, the visitors have enjoyed their travels and remained unbeaten across seven league trips, winning four and drawing three.
Key Statistics
- There have been over 2.5 goals in 15 of Galatasaray’s last 17 matches in all competitions
- In the Süper Lig competition, Galatasaray have seen over 2.5 goals in 17 of their last 20 matches
- Playing at home, in 11 of Galatasaray’s last 13 Süper Lig matches here, there have been over 2.5 goals
- Fatih Karagümrük have produced over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven league matches
- In nine of their last 11 away matches, Fatih Karagümrük have seen over 2.5 goals scored
The bet of our experts
Galatasaray are galloping towards the Süper Lig title but will have to be careful against a Fatih Karagümrük side that has been lurking in the top-half this season. A loss here for the hosts will make the title race interesting, but that looks a far-fetched option. There should be goals in this match though, as both teams have been regularly producing matches with goals galore. Our prediction for Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagümrük is over 2.5 goals.
