Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk Prediction

• Competition: Turkish Cup
• Date: 29.02.2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UTC / 18:45 CET
• Venue: Rams Park (Istanbul)

Galatasaray remained ahead of Fenerbahce by two points in the Turkish Super League after their victory over Antalya in the last round, making them the favorites going into the last part of the competition. The renowned Istanbul club also has a chance to reach the cup final, potentially against Fenerbahce, their major rival. Having been knocked out of the Europa League by Sparta Prague, Galatasaray can now concentrate exclusively on the domestic competition.

In the previous round of the 1/8 finals, Karagumruk triumphed over Samsunspor with a score of 2-1. Following this victory, they played three matches in the Turkish league without suffering a defeat. This undefeated streak is crucial for them as it has allowed them to steer clear of the danger zone. However, their situation remains precarious since they only lead Gaziantep and Konyaspor by a single point. Consequently, not only is the battle for the championship uncertain, but so is the struggle for survival.

Galatasaray vs Karagumruk pick: OVER 2.5 GOALS

The only question for both teams could be how much the Cup means to them because they are fighting for the title and survival at the same time. Maybe that question is less relevant for Galatasaray because this is a big club that attacks all the trophies. Karagumruk will have to calculate a little with the lineup due to short rotation and fatigue. Galatasaray won 14 out of 15 previous matches on home ground and mostly there were not too many problems. In the previous duel against this rival, the end result was 1-1, but in the last 6 matches in Istanbul, Galatasaray scored 21 goals and their form is on a deadly rise. We expect goals from the home team, but maybe some from the rivals as well. Over 2.5 goals seems like a good option