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Galatasaray v Besiktas: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Galatasaray will hope to maintain their advantage at the top of the Turkish Super Lig when they face rivals Besiktas at RAMS Park on Monday evening.

The Turkish giants saw their six-point advantage at the top of the table reduced to three on Saturday when Samunspor beat Kasimpasa 4-1.

Galatasaray have set the standard domestically so far, winning 25 points from nine matches, and they are five clear of Monday's opponents, Besiktas, although their visitors do have a game in hand over them.

Galatasaray v Besiktas

Galatasaray v Besiktas betting tips and predictions

Draw or Bestikas - 10/11

Two of the most consistent teams in the Turkish Super Lig meet on Monday evening in a game that is usually one of the highlights of the campaign.

The hosts are on a three-game winning run while they are unbeaten in their nine matches in the league this season, winning eight times and drawing once.

Galatasaray were successful in their first game back after the international break, with Okan Buruk's side beating Antalysor 3-0 on the road before they overcame Elfsborg 4-3 in the UEFA Europa League.

Overall, Galatasaray look like they will once again be the team to beat in Turkey, particularly given their strength on home turf, although they did not start the season with the same quality.

Besiktas hammered them 5-0 in the Turkish Super Cup at the start of August, while they lost twice to Young Boys in qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.

Besiktas go into the game unbeaten in three, and their 1-0 away success over Lyon in the UEFA Europa League was a huge statement against one of the leading teams in the competition.

Galatasaray deserve to be favourites due to their recent form, but it is tough to back them when they lost so convincingly to Besiktas in their last meeting, with the Black Eagles also having made an unbeaten start to the league season.

Over 2.5 goals - 4/7

League leaders Galatasaray have scored the most goals in the Turkish Super Lig with 27 so far. Besiktas have scored 10 fewer than them, but all signs point to an enthralling battle on Monday night.

The last league encounter between the two sides in March finished 1-0 to Galatasaray, but that result was a bit of an anomaly as that was the only meeting in any of the last eight where at least three goals were not scored.

Galatasaray have scored 32 goals in their last 10 games, including at least three goals in five of their last six home matches, while Besiktas have scored two or more goals in three of their seven away games this season, as well as winning 5-0 in the Super Cup, and they have only failed to score once on the road at Ajax.

BetBuilder - Mauro Icardi to score anytime and Ciro Immobile to score anytime - 6/1

Galatasaray and Besiktas are towards the top of the table thanks in large parts to some superb forward play from Icardi and Immobile this season.

Former Lazio frontman Immobile has enjoyed a superb start to life in Turkey, scoring eight goals in as many appearances for Besiktas.

Immobile has netted 12 goals in all competitions, including two in the 5-0 Super Cup success over Galatasaray.

Icardi, another former Serie A export, endured a slow start to the campaign, but he has recently found his feet, scoring five goals in six appearances.

The Argentine scored twice in this corresponding fixture against Besiktas last season, so there is every chance these two veterans trade blows in a compelling battle.

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Galatasaray v Besiktas odds

Galatasaray - 17/20
Draw - 
29/10
Besiktas - 
27/10

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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