The headline fixture of the upcoming round of the Turkish league. An updated Trabzonspor side with Salah host star-studded Galatasaray, who top the table. Can the reigning champions handle their nearest rivals?
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor's recent run has been highly unconvincing. Salah and company missed out on the Europa League league phase after losing 0:4 away to Ferencvaros, while a 5:0 thrashing of Genclerbirligi came between Süper Lig defeats to Amedspor (1:2) and Konyaspor (0:1). Tekke's Egyptian star is in excellent form: Salah has registered 4+1 in the league, but his team-mates regularly let him down in defence.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray have another African star leading the way — Osimhen tops the Süper Lig scoring charts with 6+2. Buruk's side have dropped only two points in their opening five rounds — after a 2:2 draw with Corum, they have put together a run of four league wins. Yes, the Istanbul side suffered a 1:3 away defeat to Sporting in the first round of the Champions League league phase, but Galatasaray still posted a respectable 1.24 xG in Lisbon. The Turkish champions are very well equipped in attack.
Trabzonspor vs Galatasaray Prediction
The Süper Lig's marquee fixture should be an open affair. Trabzonspor are weak defensively but excellent going forward, while Galatasaray can punish any opponent for defensive lapses. We will go with a combination bet, expecting the visitors' unbeaten run to continue.
