Preview: Galatasaray vs Konyaspor – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Galatasaray I aim to put a difficult week behind them when they welcome Konyaspor to Rams Park for a Turkish Super League Clash on Saturday.

Cimbom have drawn back-to-back wins in all competitions and seen numerous chances disappear in both games, a situation that has visibly frustrated fans.

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Tensions are running high in Galatasaray, with supporters voicing their dissatisfaction after two lackluster performances in the Super Lig and Europa League.

Okan BurukThe side saw their lead at the top of the table after a disappointing 1-1 draw at Hatayspor – in that game they fell behind after a sluggish first half and failed to capitalize on an XG of 3.52 in the second half despite dominating chances.

Frustration boiled over on Tuesday as the Turkish champions threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Dynamo Kyiv at home in the Europa League, with fans booing the goalkeeper Fernando Muslera As he left the pitch, reflecting the growing discontent.

Galatasaray’s players, who clash with Konyaspor on Saturday, know anything short of a win could further escalate tensions – but complacency remains a problem as they have drawn their last two home games in all competitions.

Encouragingly for Cimbom, they boast a dominant record against the opposition at home on Saturday, winning 21 and drawing four of their 25 meetings in all competitions.

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Konyaspor will hope to take advantage of the uncertain atmosphere at Rams Park and aim for a historic first win at the venue.

The Anatolian Eagles were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw last weekend with Kasimpasa holding the lead not three times, a result that extended their Super Lig winning streak to five games (3D, 2L).

Having finished just one point above the drop zone last season, Konyaspor could find themselves out of the drop zone if their poor form continues.

An away clash with the league leaders is a daunting task considering all factors, but they will use this game as preparation for the Turkish Cup tie at the same venue.

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Team news

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Galatasaray will be without a star striker Mauro Icardiwho is out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury.

midfielder Gabriel Sara is also out until next month with a thigh problem, while there is uncertainty over Muslera’s commitment following his response to criticism in the Europa League.

Konyaspor will miss the trio PedrinhoPresent Filip Damjanovic And Josip Calusic because of injuries.

Blaz Kramerwho scored twice in a draw with Kasimpasa, is expected to lead the line again.

Galatasaray Possible Starting Lineup:
Guvenc; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Kutlu; Akgun, Mertens, Yilmaz; Osimhen

Konyaspor possible starting lineup:
Slowik; Boranijasevic, Demirbag, Bazoer, Guilherme; Jevtovic; Tasci, Ulgun, Ibrahimoglu, Erdogan; Chandler

We say: Galatasaray 3-1 Konyaspor

Galatasaray’s problem is not a lack of scoring chances, but a failure to take those chances, and with firepower at their disposal, the floodgates can open if the players find the right composure.

With that in mind, the hosts remain clear favorites for this clash, regardless of their conversion rate and defensive complacency of late.

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