Galatasaray - Karagumruk predictions and free betting tips [29/02/2024]

Today at Rams Park Stadium, Galatasaray and Fatih Karagümrük will face off in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals. The victorious team will play against Trabzonspor in the semifinals. In the recent Super League round, the hosts narrowly defeated Antalyaspor, while the visitors drew yet again, this time against Alanyaspor.

Galatasaray

The hosts commenced their cup journey in the 5th round, thrashing first league team Umraniyespor 4-1, followed by defeating Bandırmaspor 4-2 in the subsequent round. With no fresh injuries in the squad, this game presents an excellent opportunity for the reserves to showcase their skills.

Fatih Karagümrük

The visitors, on the other hand, embarked their cup campaign slightly earlier and passed three stages consecutively, defeating Belediye Derince, Kırklarelispor, and Samsunspor. They face a formidable opponent today, so their strongest players will certainly step onto the field.

Head-to-head

This will be the first time Galatasaray and Fatih Karagümrük lock horns in the Turkish Cup. In the Super League, the sides have met 19 times; the Yellow-Reds have celebrated 12 victories, five encounters have ended in a stalemate, and only twice Karagümrük managed to secure a full three points. In the first league round, Galatasaray triumphed 1-0.

Match prediction: Galatasaray - Fatih Karagümrük

Galatasaray played impressively in their last fixture but managed to claim a slim 2-1 victory. They crafted plenty of opportunities, yet their finishing left much to be desired. Today they will rectify the situation and prove that lightning doesn't strike twice. Expect Galatasaray to triumph in the first half.