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

Kayserispor vs Galatasaray Preview

Tournament: Super Lig

Date: 25/8/2025

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

Venue: RHG Enerturk Enerji Stadyumu

Kayserispor welcomes Galatasaray at RHG Enerturk Enerji Stadyumu on 25th August, 2025, for their gameweek 3 clash. While Galatasaray travels to earn another three points in the league to maintain their winning run, for Kayserispor, this will be their second game of the league after their opening game was canceled and is soon to be rescheduled.

Things have been difficult for Kayserispor since last season. Halfway through their last campaign, they underwent managerial changes and a fresh philosophy. Just when things started to improve under Sergej Jakirovic, Sergej left the club to join the English Championship side Hull City. As difficult as it was, Kayserispor managed to get 1 point in their opening fixture. If we take a look at their last six matches across all competitions, they have had 2 draws, 1 loss, and 3 wins. In their last match, Miguel Filipe Nunes Cardoso scored the goal in the 68th minute to make it level. Kayserispor would hope that their number 7 is equally effective against their match with the Super Lig winners.

On the other hand, Galatasaray did not have any of their matches cancelled, and they have won both of their league fixtures. Their latest win came against Fatih Karagumruk at Rams Park. After Baris Alper Yilmaz opened up the scoreline in the 10th minute, an own goal from Kurucuk doubled the lead for the visitors. In the 87th minute, Mauro Icardi sealed the deal with the 3rd goal of the match. It wasn't a surprise to see the defending champions maintain a clean sheet, given they had dominated the whole game.

With Alvaro Morata signing for Como and their star forward Victor Osimhen still lacking fitness to be consistent in the starting XI, it was certainly a major boost for Okan Buruk and the Galatasaray fans to see Icardi back and make a statement with a goal.

Given the momentum and star power, Galatasaray may have an advantage coming into the fixture. However, Kayserispor has the players to turn the result of a match in an instant.

Kayserispor News

As far as the transfer goes in the summer window, Kayserispor had a quiet one after their 2024-25 campaign. Moreover, the situation got worse as they have seen 12 departures from the squad, including Duckens Nazon. Miguel Cardoso will be their main man in their game against Galatasaray. Opoku and Carlos Mane will retain their spots up front as well. The 3-man defensive pair of Denswil, Hosseini, and Jung is pretty much confirmed with Bayazit between the posts. As far as midfield goes, Ackah, Carole, and Sazdagi are all supposed to start. The team will be looking forward to their trusted forwards to score an early goal, so they can protect the lead.

Galatasaray News

Galatasaray has comparatively more options for its starting lineup. While Yilmaz got the first goal in their last fixture, we could possibly see Icardi starting this one. Leroy Sane, Akgun, Sara, Torreira, and Lemina are expected to retain their position in the starting lineup. Moreover, the center spots of the backline are expected to feature Sanchez and Bardakci. Between the posts, we will surely see Guvenc. As you can see, the majority of their last lineup remained unchanged.

Kayserispor vs Galatasaray Predicted Lineups

Kayserispor Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Bayazit

Defenders: Denswil, Hosseini, Jung

Midfielders: Cardoso, Opoku, Carole, Mendes Saravia, Joao, Ackah, Sazdagi

Forwards: Carlos Mane

Galatasaray Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Guvenc

Defenders: Sellai, Sanchez, Berdakci, Elmeh

Midfielders: Leroy Sane, Akgun, Sara, Torreira, Lemina

Forwards: Icardi

Kayserispor vs Galatasaray H2H Record

Let us take a look at the results of the last 5 matches when Kayserispor and Galatasaray met each other:

Key players to watch in Kayserispor vs Galatasaray

Miguel Cardoso (Kayserispor)

Even though his team tied their first league fixture, Miguel Cardoso started the 2025-26 campaign on a positive note. However, this is not at all a surprise given he his the star performer from Kayserispor. In the last season, we have seen a great performance from him. In 33 matches across all the competitions, the number 7 of Kayserispor had 15 direct contributions, scoring eight goals and bagging 7 assists. This season gave him the much-needed push as he now has to lead the team from the forward. Throughout the 2025-26 campaign, along with the fixture against Galatasaray, there would be a lot of expectations riding on him.

Leroy Sane (Galatasaray)

While Galatasaray has quite a few stars on their team, in terms of consistency (as of now), they will look to Leroy Sane, even though the German just arrived at the club. The world is not unknown to the heroics of Leroy Sane. Previously playing for the likes of Manchester City and Bayern Munich, Leroy Sane has put in numbers season after season. His arrival at Galatasaray begins a new chapter. Even though the German has not scored or bagged an assist yet, it will be a matter of time. Moreover, his contributions in the midfield will be crucial to managing another clean sheet in the Super Lig.

Kayserispor vs Galatasaray Prediction

After having their first game draw, Kayserispor would look to get the much-needed three points to see themselves in a better position in the table. While the team had a silent summer window, there are still many names on the team who can create moments of inspiration and get an early lead against the Super Lig champions.

However, discipline throughout the 90 minutes against Galatasaray might be a major ask for Kayserispor in this campaign. The defending champions have already won their last two games, and they do not have any intention of stopping. Given their midfield prowess and lethal options at the front, it should be a comfortable win for the travelling side once they break the defensive discipline of their opponent.

Predicted Score: Kayserispor 0-2 Galatasaray.

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