The Turkish Super Lig returns on May 14, 2025 with a mouth-watering clash as Trabzonspor host Galatasaray at Papara Park. Kick-off is set for 19:45 CEST across Italy, Germany, France and Spain, which equates to 18:45 BST in the UK.
This fixture pits a side comfortably clear at the summit against a resurgent Trabzonspor under Fatih Tekke. Both teams will be keen to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the cup final and keep momentum going in the title race and mid-table battle respectively.
How are both teams coming into this?
Galatasaray remain eight points clear at the top after a commanding 4-1 win over Sivasspor, showcasing their firepower with Victor Osimhen continuing to terrorise defences. Manager Okan Buruk has the luxury of rotation, so squad freshness will be a key factor.
Trabzonspor have enjoyed a dramatic turnaround at home, winning their last three matches at Papara Park and extending their unbeaten league run to four under Fatih Tekke. Confidence is high, especially after a battling 1-1 draw at Kasimpasa last time out.
Our forecast
With Galatasaray likely to rest a couple of starters thanks to their points cushion, this game should be tighter than recent head-to-head affairs. Trabzonspor’s improved defensive structure suggests they can frustrate the visitors.
We expect a close, tactical affair that ends all square. A 1-1 draw looks the most plausible outcome as both sides strike a balance between caution and ambition.
Best odds
- Bet365: Trabzonspor 7.00 / Draw 4.50 / Galatasaray 1.44
- William Hill: Trabzonspor 7.50 / Draw 4.75 / Galatasaray 1.40
- Betfair: Trabzonspor 8.00 / Draw 4.80 / Galatasaray 1.38
Possible lineups
Trabzonspor (4-2-3-1): Çakır; Eskihellac, Batahov, Yokuslu, Malheiro; Lundstram, Tufan; Zubkov, Sikan, Dragus; Banza.
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Muslera; Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Elmali; Torreira, Lemina; Akgun, Morata, Yilmaz; Osimhen.
