Predictions and Expert Betting Tips for Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray Clash on October 18 2025
As the Turkish Super Lig heats up, Istanbul Basaksehir is set to face league leaders Galatasaray on October 18, 2025. The match will take place at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, creating an exciting atmosphere for fans.
Current Form and Statistics
Istanbul Basaksehir has experienced a challenging start to the season, securing just one win out of their first seven league matches. In contrast, Galatasaray is enjoying a strong performance, having won seven of their eight opening games.
Recent performances show that Basaksehir remains winless in their last three matches, including a disappointing 1-0 loss to Goztepe just before the international break. During this game, they notably failed to score for the second time this season.
Galatasaray dropped points in their last encounter, ending in a 1-1 draw against Besiktas. They allowed a goal in the early minutes but equalized with a strike from İlkay Gündoğan in the second half.
Head-to-Head Record
- Both teams have met 37 times in total.
- Galatasaray leads the rivalry with 19 wins.
- Istanbul Basaksehir has claimed victory nine times, with nine matches ending in draws.
- Last season, Galatasaray secured a league double over Basaksehir, winning 4-1 on aggregate.
- Galatasaray is unbeaten in their last six encounters against Basaksehir, winning five of those matches.
Offensive and Defensive Stats
Galatasaray boasts the best scoring record in the Super Lig this season, having netted 20 goals. Conversely, Basaksehir has struggled offensively, having drawn three of their home league matches and scoring only two goals thus far.
Basaksehir last triumphed against Galatasaray in the league back in 2019, while Galatasaray has consistently outscored Basaksehir in their recent five meetings.
Match Predictions and Betting Tips
Given their current form, the Grey Owls of Basaksehir will be eager to turn their fortunes around. They have scored one goal in seven out of their last ten matches, while failing to find the net in three. Meanwhile, Galatasaray remains unbeaten in their last four games, including three wins.
Key Betting Tips for this match include:
- Tip 1: Result – Galatasaray to win
- Tip 2: Goals – Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
- Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the first half – Yes
Taking into consideration their impressive away form and recent performances, it is reasonable to expect Galatasaray to secure a victory with a predicted score of Istanbul Basaksehir 1, Galatasaray 2.
