Besiktas vs Galatasaray prediction and betting tips on March 3, 2024
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On Saturday, the 3rd of March, the marquee fixture of the Turkish Super Lig between Besiktas and Galatasaray will unfold. This encounter is slated to commence at 17:00 Central European Time.
Besiktas
Presently occupying the fourth position on the Super Lig table, the team has garnered 46 points after 27 rounds. The Istanbul-based club continues to vie for a spot in the European competition zone, holding a six-point lead over the fifth-placed team. Notably, Besiktas shares the same point tally with the third-ranked team in the league. In their last five matches, Besiktas triumphed on four occasions and settled for a draw once. It's worth mentioning that the team embarked on the current European campaign in the Conference League; however, they fell short of advancing beyond the group stage, thus, foregoing European football in the spring.
Galatasaray
Another Istanbul-based outfit, Galatasaray, leads the Super Lig standings. Having accumulated 72 points from 27 league matches, they maintain a two-point advantage over their closest pursuer. This fixture holds immense significance for them. In their previous five matches, Galatasaray emerged victorious thrice and suffered two defeats. Notably, they were eliminated from the Turkish Cup and Europa League playoffs.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the ongoing Super Lig season, Galatasaray defeated Besiktas in the initial encounter with a scoreline of 2-1.
- Besiktas currently boasts an unbeaten streak spanning six matches.
Besiktas vs Galatasaray prediction
It's challenging to predict the victor in this contest, as both teams attach great importance to this match, each striving to fulfill their objectives. While Fenerbahce has exited cup competitions, they maintain a relatively stable performance in the Super Lig. Besiktas, likewise, showcases a commendable run of form. My inclination is to wager on the total goals scored, favoring over 2.5 goals, at odds of 1.51.
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