Alanyaspor — Galatasaray Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 3 March 2026
On March 3, 2026, in Round 4 of the Turkish Cup, Alanyaspor will host Galatasaray. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Alanyaspor
Alanyaspor come into this matchup after two consecutive losses. First, they lost at home to Başakşehir 1-2, and in their latest game, were defeated 1-3 away against Galatasaray. In the league, Alanyaspor sit 11th, just six points above the relegation zone. In the cup, however, the team remain unbeaten after three matches, with two wins and one draw, holding second place in their group.
Their current home form is unstable: in the last five matches, they have recorded only one win, one draw, and three losses. Recent matches have often been high-scoring: in eight of their last nine games, the total goals exceeded 2.5, and in eight of those nine matches, both teams scored.
When it comes to head-to-head meetings at home against Galatasaray, Alanyaspor have lost six consecutive games.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray enter this matchup in excellent form. Apart from their league victory in the last round, the team also secured a spot in the Round of 16 in the Champions League after a tough extra-time win over Juventus. Their next opponent in the Champions League will be Liverpool.
In the Turkish Super League, Galatasaray currently sit first, five points ahead of Fenerbahçe. The team boast an impressive attack, scoring 58 goals, the highest in the league so far. In the Turkish Cup, Galatasaray are also performing strongly, having won all three matches and leading the group.
Recent matches for Galatasaray have also been high-scoring: seven of their last eight games ended with over 2.5 goals. Against Alanyaspor, they have complete dominance, winning nine consecutive meetings.
Probable Lineups
- Alanyaspor: Taskiran, Lima, Aliti, Akdag, Ruan, Janvier, Makouta, Hadergjonaj, Hwang, Elia, Mounie
- Galatasaray: Cakir, Boey, Singo, Sanchez, Elmali, Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Yılmaz, Lang, Sane, Icardi
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Alanyaspor have failed to win in 7 of their last 9 matches.
- 8 of Alanyaspor’s last 9 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- In 8 of Alanyaspor’s last 9 matches, both teams scored.
- 7 of Galatasaray’s last 8 matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Galatasaray have lost 3 of their last 4 away matches.
- Galatasaray have won the last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Alanyaspor — Galatasaray Prediction
Both sides come into this match as leaders of their Turkish Cup group and having faced each other in the league in the previous round. Both teams have shown active and high-scoring performances recently. Alanyaspor are motivated to take revenge on Galatasaray, break their negative streak, and finally secure a win, so they are expected to play actively at home. Galatasaray are the favorites, but face a tight schedule. After this cup match, they have a league game against Beşiktaş, followed by the Champions League clash with Liverpool. Therefore, some key players might be rested. This game is expected to be open and attacking, with both teams motivated to score. Alanyaspor aim to break their negative streak, while Galatasaray remain strong offensively even with rotation risks. Considering recent results, high goal frequency, and H2H trends, this matchup strongly favors both teams scoring. Recommended bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes 1.62
