Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Super Lig

Tournament: Super Lig

Date: 15th August, 2025.

Kick-Off Time: 6:30 PM (GMT)

Venue: Rams Park

With Super Lig already underway, the competition is fierce between the 18 teams in the league. On Matchday 2, Galatasaray takes on Fatih Karagumruk at the Rams Park on 16th August, 2025. While this will be the first game in the league for the travelling team, the host has already started the league campaign with the best possible start.

The three-time champions had their first league game won, and they sit in the 2nd position of the table now. Against Gaziantep, the team were early to set their dominance as if they are trying to say that it will be their season too. Moreover, the comfortable 3-0 away win spoke volumes for their case.

Galatasaray had a great summer window as well and they are still considered the favorites to win the league. However, their next focus is all on Fatih Karagumruk as they meet at the Rams Park on 16th August.

After their match being stopped last week, Karagumruk were one of the teams in the league who could not have their first game at matchday 1. The tie against Galatasaray will be their season opener in the league.

The newly-promoted side had a good pre-season opening, and while the team's priority is not yet the podium, they would want to finish on the higher side of the table. As of now, Galatasaray is on its way to building momentum early.

Previously, this meeting has happened in 21 different times. During these, Galatasaray were victorious 13 times while Fatih Karagumruk won only three matches.

When all said and done, the travelling team would like nothing more to get their fourth win against the Turkish Giants. However, the hosts would not make it any easier for the travelling side as the reigning champions will look forward to dominating the game and getting the important three points.

Galatasaray Team News

As of now, in their last six matches across all competitions, Galatasaray has won five matches and drawn once. In addition to incomings, Galatasaray had quite a few outgoings as well, with Wesley Moraes being one of the notable names to leave the club. The top scorer of last season moved to China. However, in the eventful transfer window, the Turkish side signed Leroy Sane, who had an impressive debut in the league and is expected to start alongside Torreira. The jury is still out on whether we could see Osimhen. Moreover, Icardi is still out with an injury.

Fatih Karagumruk Team News

After their first game in the league against Istanbul Basaksehir was cancelled, the newly-promoted side will now face the defending champions in the first game of the season.

Fatih Karagumruk had a mixed pre-season as they won one, drew one, and lost one match. In their tie against the defending champions, we can expect to see the pairing of Kose and Kurukalip. Given a few restrictions at hand, the manager might introduce Doh and Cankaya as the defensive midfielders.

At the front line, we can see Cukur being supported by the attacking midfielders Tugyan and Kalayci.

Predicted Lineups

Galatasaray Predicted lineup (4-5-1)

Goalkeeper: Guvenc

Defenders: Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Emali

Midfielders: Torreira, Lemina, Sane, Sara, Akgun

Forwards: Yilmaz

Fatih Karagumruk Predicted lineup

Goalkeeper: Kurucuk

Defenders: Kose, Kukukalip, Parmaksiz, Balkovec

Midfielders: Cankaya, Doh, Camacho, Kalayci, Tugyan

Forwards: Cukur

Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk H2H Record

Previously, this meeting has happened 21 different times. During these, Galatasaray were victorious 13 times while Fatih Karagumruk won only three matches.

Let us take a look at the results of their last 5 meetups:

Key players to watch in Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk

Leroy Sane (Galatasaray)

The German winger Sane signed for the Turkish side recently. He is one of the biggest threats in that attacking midfield of Galatasaray. While the best of Leroy Sana is yet to be seen in the Super Lig, there is no doubt that the German international is looking forward to opening his goal tally in their fixture against Fatih Karagumruk.

In the 2024-25 campaign for Bayern Munich, the German had 18 direct contributions across all competitions. However, many of the appearances have been made through the bench. His impressive numbers, his natural playmaking abilities, and scoring prowess will be the biggest threat for the traveling team.

Tiago Cukur (Fatih Karagumruk)

No matter how solid Galatasaray's defense is, they cannot rest assured as long as Tiago Cukur is still on the pitch. Like Leroy Sane, he is a new arrival at Fatih Karagumruk. He had nine direct contributions in his 2024-25 campaign across all competitions. However, that does not do justice to his work rate and contributions in the game. If there is one player who can find a moment of inspiration and make and cause an upset in their away game, it is Tiago Cukur.

Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk Prediction

There is no doubt that Galatasaray are the favorites in the game on 16th August, 2025. Moreover, they have the backing of their home crowd, which will be another massive advantage. In pen and paper, there are no scenarios in which they lose this game unless they make a couple of sloppy mistakes.

On the other hand, Fatih Karagumruk comes into the match as the underdog. However, they have all to play for if they can maintain their discipline at the back and convert the chances created in counterattacks.

Nevertheless, it is unlikely that the away team can go head-to-head against the host with the same intensity for 90 minutes. So far, it seems like the host will have the upper hand from the get-go. While a comfortable lead is expected in the first half, it is predicted that the second half will be slow. The visitors won't be able to register a goal against the defending champions.

Predicted Score: Galatasaray 3-0 Fatih Karagumruk

Where to watch Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk Live?

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