Galatasaray v Istanbul Basaksehir Betting Tips [8 May 2023]

Galatasaray will be nervous to get back to winning ways as the Super Lig title race gets closer as fifth-placed İstanbul Başakşehir look to spoil their chances in their own battle for European spots. The hosts are top of the standings with a three-point lead over Fenerbahce, who play a day earlier while the visitors are in 5th spot and six points behind fourth which could be a potential European spot. Galatasaray lost 3-1 to Besiktas in their last league match which followed their 3-3 draw with Fatih Karagumruk. The hosts have won their game against Fenerbahce 3-0 earlier in the season but the reverse fixture scheduled for late in this month could be the game changer as head-to-head points may end up being the tie-breaker. In that aspect, Galatasaray would like to make their home form count and ten wins from their last 11 home league matches should give them confidence of doing well here.

Başakşehir have fallen behind in the European race but if Fenerbahce win the Turkish Cup, then fourth-place could be enough for qualification. The visitors are also still playing the Cup winning their first leg of the semis against Ankaragucu, giving another shot at European qualification. Regardless, Başakşehir will be eyeing revenge against Galatasaray having been blanked 7-0 in the reverse fixture. They are also on a two-game winning run in the league to give them some tailwind. Yet, three losses and two draws from their last six away league matches suggest Başakşehir may have to lift their game to be a force here.