Galatasaray Faces Başakşehir in Crucial Süper Lig Match

Galatasaray will face Başakşehir in a high-stakes Süper Lig match on January 12, 2025, at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium. The game, scheduled for 7:00 PM local time, will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1. Both teams are vying for crucial points as the league enters its 19th week.

Galatasaray, currently leading the league with 47 points from 17 matches, remains unbeaten this season. The team has secured 15 wins and 2 draws, making them the only undefeated side in the Süper Lig. However, they will be without key players Mauro Icardi and Gabriel Sara due to injuries. Icardi, who has been sidelined for the season, and Sara, who suffered a knee injury in the Türkiye Kupası, will miss the match.

Victor Osimhen, on loan from Napoli, has been a standout performer for Galatasaray this season. The Nigerian striker has scored 13 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions, including 10 goals in 12 Süper Lig matches. His form will be crucial as Galatasaray looks to extend their unbeaten run to 23 matches.

Başakşehir, currently seventh in the league with 26 points, has been strong at home, remaining unbeaten in their last nine league matches. However, they will be without several key players, including Ousseynou Ba, Miguel Crespo, and Berat Özdemir due to suspensions, and Leo Duarte and Serdar Gürler due to injuries.

Historically, Galatasaray has dominated this fixture, winning 17 of the 32 previous encounters, while Başakşehir has managed only 7 victories. The last meeting between the two teams in the Türkiye Kupası ended in a 2-2 draw.

Galatasaray’s unbeaten streak in all competitions stands at 22 matches, with their last defeat coming against Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League play-off round on August 27, 2024. The team has been particularly strong in away matches, winning all their Süper Lig away games this season.

Referee Atilla Karaoğlan will officiate the match, which is expected to draw significant attention from fans and pundits alike. With both teams aiming for a win, the clash promises to be a thrilling encounter.