In an attempt to continue their winning streak, Galatasaray will welcome Caykur Rizespor to Adams Park on Saturday for round five of the 2024–25 Turkish Super Lig season.
The visitors enter this encounter having lost their previous two games, while the hosts have won all three of their games thus far in the new league season.
Galatasaray defeated Adana Demirspor 5-1 to extend their winning streak in the Super Lig and earn their most noteworthy victory of the year.
They are now in second position with nine points, one point behind league leaders and bitter rivals Fenerbahce, who have played one more game, after winning 2-1 over Hatayspor and Konyaspor earlier in the season.
Galatasaray played during the international break, defeating Erokspor 8-3 in a friendly match that saw Michy Batshuayi score a hat-trick.
The Lions will want to prolong their winning streak as long as they can, with Rizespor providing their next home challenge, as they pursue their third straight championship and their 25th overall.
Galatasaray has won their past four meetings against the visitors, but their recent home record—two losses and one victory in their last three games across all competitions—indicates that an upset may occur.
First leg of the BSC Young Boys Bern vs. Galatasaray Champions League qualification season 2024–2025 Michy Batshuayi.
Galatasaray will host Caykur Rizespor at Adams Park on Saturday for round five of the 2024–25 Turkish Super Lig season in an effort to extend their winning run.
The hosts have won all three of their games this season, while the visitors have lost their last two heading into this matchup.
Galatasaray's most notable victory of the year came from a 5-1 victory over Adana Demirspor, extending their winning run in the Super Lig.
After victories of 2-1 against Hatayspor and Konyaspor earlier in the season, they are presently in second place with nine points, one point behind league leaders and fierce rivals Fenerbahce, who have played one more game.
The Turkish Super Lig season of 2024–25 has seen Caykur Rizespor's bright start ruined by losses in their past two games.
The Black Sea Sparrowhawks lost badly, 5-0, at home to Fenerbahce after drawing with Istanbul Basaksehir and defeating Adana in their first two games. Their most recent league loss was against Kasimpasa.
Rizespor is currently in 12th place in the standings with just four points from four games and six goals surrendered while scoring none in their past two encounters.
A third straight loss would be their first since February, when they lost to Sivasspor, Fenerbahce, and Samsunspor in a span of two weeks, so manager Ilhan Palut would be anxious to avoid it.
Due to a back ailment, Mauro Icardi, the top scorer in the Super Lig last season, will not be available for Galatasaray until later this month.
To replace him, though, are a number of possibilities, including Batshuayi, who scored a hat trick prior to halftime, and prominent loan signing Victor Osimhen, who may make his team debut.
Benhur Keser, Rizespor's left winger, had a ruptured tendon last month and won't be available until November.
Since the squad is devoid of goals, all eyes will be on Ali Sowe, who is anticipated to lead the line for the visitors once more, to provide the goods.
