Sivasspor - Galatasaray predictions and free betting tips [11/01/2024]

Today in the Turkish Super League, a match between Sivasspor and Galatasaray is set to take place.

Current form of Sivasspor

Sivasspor has shown considerable progress in the current season of the Turkish Super League, occupying 10th place in the league table. A key factor in their success has been a strong end to last year and start to the new one, where the team claimed 3 wins in their last 5 matches. This achievement is all the more significant considering that in early December, the team was teetering on the brink of the relegation zone.

Worth highlighting are victories over league outsiders Istanbulspor and Konyaspor, both games ending 1:0, affirming Sivasspor's solid defensive play. On the 4th of December in a game against Fenerbahce, Sivasspor lost 1:4. On the 11th of December, they beat Konyaspor 1:0. In a match against Basaksehir on the 19th of December, Sivasspor was defeated 1:3. On December 23rd, they prevailed over Istanbulspor 1:0. On January 7th, Sivasspor claimed victory over Kayserispor with a score of 3:1. Overall this season, the team has played 18 matches, achieving 6 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses. They have scored 23 goals whilst conceding 28, accumulating 24 points.

These results reflect a balance between attacking and defensive qualities of the team, securing a steady position in the middle of the table for Sivasspor.

Current form of Galatasaray

Galatasaray currently sits in 2nd place in the Turkish Championship this season, just 3 points behind the leader, Fenerbahce. Over the last month, the team lost vital points in a match against Fenerbahce, drawing 0:0. This game was marked by a minimum of goal opportunities and an abundance of fouls.

Galatasaray boasts the best record for fewest goals conceded in the tournament, just 9 in total. Recent games underline their effectiveness. On December 2nd, Galatasaray triumphed over Pendikspor 2:0. On December 8th, they beat Adanademirspor 3:1. A match against Karagumruk on the 20th of December saw Galatasaray win 1:0. On the 24th of December vs Fenerbahce, the team managed a 0:0 draw. On the 7th of January, Galatasaray confidently won against Konyaspor 3:0. In total this season, Galatasaray has played 18 matches, achieving 15 wins, 2 draws and just one loss, amassing 47 points with an overall goal difference of 35:9. These stats affirm them as one of the strongest contenders for the championship.

Head-to-Head

This season's meeting between Galatasaray and Sivasspor took place on May 20th, with Galatasaray claiming a 2:0 win. Last season on December 29th, another match ended in a 2:1 victory for Galatasaray. Another encounter occurred on May 1st, where Sivasspor pulled off a win against Galatasaray with a score of 3:2.

Match Prediction for Sivasspor vs. Galatasaray

Managed by Buruk and featuring bright stars of European football, Galatasaray should confidently beat mid-table Sivasspor, despite the latter's decent form. Sivasspor lacks the skill to put up a solid defence against the likes of Mertens, Zaha, and Icardi.