



One of the matches of the 20th round of the Turkish Super League will be played on Friday at the Mersin Arena, where Hatayspor will host Galatasaray. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
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Match Preview
Hatayspor is focused on the goal of staying in the Super League this season, but achieving this goal seems increasingly unlikely. The team’s squad is noticeably weaker compared to many competitors, which is reflected in their results. Under the guidance of coach Riza Calimbay, the team is currently in 18th place in the table, trailing the crucial 15th place by a significant 11 points.
With such a handicap, escaping the relegation zone will be extremely difficult, especially given the team’s unstable form. In the last round, Hatayspor suffered another defeat, losing 1-2 at home to Rizespor. This loss was their third in a row and the 11th of the season, highlighting serious problems both in attack and defense.
As for Galatasaray, lately, they have only won when using a semi-reserve squad. This was the case in their Turkish Cup match against Başakşehir, where the reserves showed character and avoided defeat. Under these rotation conditions, this result can be considered quite respectable.
After that, the main squad secured a 2-1 victory away against Başakşehir. This victory was their fourth consecutive win in the Turkish Super League. Overall, Galatasaray remains unbeaten in the current Super League season and confidently sits in first place, leading Fenerbahçe by 8 points.
Probable Lineups
- Hatayspor: Kardesler – Matondo, Yilmaz Sertel, Cerekci – Diak, Bambgoe, Parmak, Rui Pedro, Butobba – Abubakar
- Galatasaray: Muslera – Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jacobs – Sara, Torreira – Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgyun – Osimhen
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first round, Galatasaray won 2-1 at home against Hatayspor
- In the previous Super League season, the teams exchanged home victories
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in 2 out of the last 5 matches
Prediction
Galatasaray is the clear favorite in this match. However, the odds for their victory are only 1.30. In the last 9 matches, Galatasaray has always conceded a goal but has not lost. Our bet is on "Both Teams to Score" with a coefficient of 1.65.