Istanbul, Turkey — On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Galatasaray go face Kayserispor for crucial Turkish Super Lig match wey fit deliver dem title after dem need only one point. Dem two-time defending champions dey lead Fenerbahce by eight points with three matches left, so any result wey no be defeat go secure their third consecutive league title and domestic double.
Confidence dey high for Galatasaray after dem beat Trabzonspor twice in one week—first for league with 2-0 win and den for Turkish Cup final with 3-0 score to lift trophy. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen play vital role for dese victories after he score brace for Cup final and set new club record by netting 35 goals in all competitions, passing Mario Jardel‘s record of 34 goals from 1999-2000 season.
As Osimhen dey chase golden boot with 24 league goals, he dey lead by three goals over rival from Istanbul Basaksehir. Galatasaray go want show statement performance for their fans as dem look to seal title, especially as dem dey unbeaten in last four meetings with Kayserispor, including 5-1 wipeout for reverse fixture.
The last time wey Cimbom win Super Lig and Turkish Cup double na 2018-19 season. This success go be big relief for coach wey face heavy scrutiny all season. For Kayserispor side, dem not go just lie down as dem don find form since new coach take over, with dem last weekend dispatching Antalyaspor 3-1.
Kayserispor dey nine points above relegation zone with three matches to play, and a win for dem go virtually secure their top-flight status. However, dem don struggle for away games this season, with only one away victory in 2025 against bottom side Adana Demirspor.
Galatasaray go still miss key player wey dey out due to injury; dem miss away player too due to injury. Dem reliable right-back go play to help Cimbom deal with defensive issues. Kayserispor go also miss their striker who get ruptured Achilles tendon, forcing dem to adjust lineup without their starting options.
Galatasaray possible lineup: Muslera; Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Elmali; Torreira, Lemina; Akgun, Morata, Yilmaz; Osimhen.
Kayserispor possible lineup: Bayazit; Sazdagi, Attamah, Hosseini, Carole; Yilmaz, Karimi; Civelek, Bourabia, Cardoso; Nazon.
With Galatasaray ever ready and confidence high, but Kayserispor also pushing for survival, all eyes go dey on the match as Cimbom fit prove too hot for the visitors.
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