Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
In the Turkish Cup, a match between Boluspor and Galatasaray will take place. The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, with a kickoff at 14:00 CET. I am offering a prediction on the goal-scoring potential of this game.
Match Preview
Boluspor is a mid-table team in Turkey's second-tier league. The squad has little hope of promotion to the Super Lig and currently occupies a modest 10th place.
However, their gap from the top teams is not insurmountable, so they will certainly try to put up a fight. It’s worth noting that in the first leg of the Turkish Cup, the team lost narrowly to the bold Eyüpspor.
Galatasaray continues to lead the Super Lig confidently and is performing well in the Europa League. That said, the team looks more vulnerable compared to last season.
This is especially true in defense, where coach Buruk’s side has noticeable issues. Their recent 2-2 draw with Başakşehir in the Turkish Cup only confirmed these concerns.
Key Match Facts
- Boluspor has not won in their last two matches.
- Galatasaray has scored in all their away games this season.
- Boluspor averages 2 goals per game at home, while Galatasaray averages 2.2 goals per game on the road.
Probable Lineups
- Boluspor: Kilicarslan, Aytac, Mert, Orak, Korkmazoglu, Laine, Okal, Chatakovic, Oscar, Keser, Kayode.
- Galatasaray: Givenc, Eler, Bardakci, Sanchez, Baltaci, Akman, Shallai, Kutlu, Demirbay, Demir, Morata.
Head-to-Head
The teams last met six years ago in the Turkish Cup, with Galatasaray winning both encounters.
Prediction
The visitors clearly outperform their opponent in terms of quality, and they should not face any major problems in this match. I’m betting on Galatasaray’s win with a -1 goal handicap.
