Fethiyespor — Galatasaray Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 13 January 2026
On January 13, 2026, in Round 2 of the Turkish Cup, Fethiyespor 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.
Fethiyespor
Fethiyespor are representatives of the third division of the Turkish championship, competing in the Red Group. The team approaches this match in rather poor form. They have gone six consecutive matches without a win in all competitions, recording three draws and three defeats. What is even more concerning is that the team has failed to score a goal in their last five matches. In the Red Group of the third division, Fethiyespor currently sit in 14th place in the league table, only three points above the relegation zone. Fethiyespor’s home form is also unconvincing, as the team has gone four consecutive home matches without a victory.
As for the Turkish Cup, last season the team failed to get through qualification and did not reach the main stage of the tournament. This year, however, Fethiyespor successfully passed the qualification rounds beating a team from the second division in the final match. In their opening group match, they played to a 0–0 draw against Boluspor.
Regarding matches against Galatasaray, the two teams have never faced each other before.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray come into this match after a defeat in the Turkish Super Cup final, where they lost 0–2 to Fenerbahçe. That loss ended their impressive run of four consecutive victories across all competitions and once again denied them the Super Cup trophy.
In the Turkish Süper Lig, however, Galatasaray look very confident. The team currently lead the championship, holding a three-point advantage over second-placed Fenerbahçe. They also boast an excellent goal difference, having scored 39 goals and conceded only 12, which highlights their strong balance between attack and defense.
As for the Turkish Cup, Galatasaray have already played one match, securing a 1–0 victory over Başakşehir, which places them second in their group at the moment. It is also worth noting that Galatasaray are the defending champions of the Turkish Cup.
In the Champions League, the Istanbul side recently suffered two narrow 1–0 defeats, but they still remain in contention for a play-off spot. Two very challenging fixtures lie ahead against Atlético Madrid and Manchester City, making the task of reaching the knockout stage extremely difficult.
Probable Lineups
- Fethiyespor: Akbulut, Oguz Yilmaz, Akyuz, Demirmencioglu, Yildiz, Ayhan, Satir, Kazan, Gulay, Pala, Arda Yilmaz
- Galatasaray: Guvenc, Elmali, Bardakcı, Sanchez, Sallai, Torreira, Lemina, Yılmaz, Akgun, Sane, Icardi
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Fethiyespor have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Galatasaray have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Galatasaray have scored first in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Fethiyespor — Galatasaray Prediction
This match features teams of very different quality levels. Fethiyespor, a representative of Turkey’s third division, is currently in poor form. The team sits close to the relegation zone in its group. Fethiyespor are on a six-match winless streak in all competitions and have failed to score in five consecutive matches. Galatasaray, on the other hand, look far more convincing despite a recent setback in the Super Cup. The Istanbul club leads the Turkish Super League and still has a chance of reaching the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Considering the significant gap in quality, current form, and overall objectives in this tournament, Galatasaray are the clear favorites in this encounter. They are expected to bounce back with a confident victory. My bet for this match: Galatasaray win with Asian Handicap -1.5 at odds of 1.58.
