Galatasaray Seeks Redemption Against Konyaspor in Turkish Super Lig

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Galatasaray will aim to rebound from a turbulent week as they host Konyaspor in a crucial Turkish Super Lig clash on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Rams Global Stadium. The match comes amid growing frustration among fans following back-to-back draws in the league and Europa League.

Galatasaray, known as Cimbom, saw their lead at the top of the Super Lig table shrink to six points after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Hatayspor. Despite dominating chances with an expected goals (xG) of 3.52, they failed to capitalize, leaving supporters visibly disgruntled. The frustration escalated during their midweek Europa League match, where they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Dynamo Kyiv. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera faced boos from the crowd as he left the pitch, highlighting the mounting pressure on the team.

Konyaspor, meanwhile, arrives at Rams Park seeking their first-ever win at the venue. The Anatolian Eagles are winless in their last five league matches, with three draws and two losses. Their recent 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa, where they failed to hold the lead three times, underscores their struggles. After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Konyaspor faces another challenging campaign, sitting just above the drop zone.

Historically, Galatasaray has dominated this fixture at home, winning 21 of their 25 encounters and drawing the remaining four. However, complacency remains a concern for the hosts, who have drawn their last two home matches across all competitions. Star striker Victor Osimhen is sidelined for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, while midfielder Kerem Akturkoglu is out until next month with a hamstring issue. Muslera’s participation is uncertain following his recent criticism from fans.

Konyaspor will be without key players due to injuries, including defender Ahmet Calik and midfielder Amir Hadziahmetovic. Striker Endri Cekici, who scored twice in the draw against Kasimpasa, is expected to lead the attack once again.

Despite their recent struggles, Galatasaray remains the clear favorite, with an 88.2% chance of winning according to Sports Mole‘s data analysis. Konyaspor, with a 2.9% chance of victory, will need a historic performance to upset the league leaders.