Istanbul, Turkey — Dis Saturday, Besiktas go face Galatasaray for important clash for Turkish Super Lig at Vodafone Park for 5:30 PM UK time. Both teams get strong history, and dis match no dey about just points, but pride.
Besiktas dey struggle as dem don lose two matches back-to-back. Dem used to get better form, but injury don affect dem players. Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fit get tough decision to make for lineup as dem try avoid lose three matches consecutively.
As e be, Besiktas currently dey fourth with 44 points. Dem don drop six points for last two matches, despite dey dominate possession. For example, dem control 60% ball with man advantage against Gaziantep but still lose 2-1.
Galatasaray dey on top of league with nine points ahead of second-placed team. Dem come back with sharp form after winning 4-0 against Antalyaspor before international break. Star striker Victor Osimhen don be key player for dem, as him continue to shine for goals, with 20 goals this season.
“We don dey prepare well. The fans expect nothing but victory against our rivals,” Osimhen talk. With upcoming cup clash against Fenerbahce for midweek, Galatasaray also get another reason to pressure the game.
In terms of lineup, Besiktas go miss some key players due to injuries. Club captain and two other players no go fit play. Galatasaray, on the other hand, dey manage their own injury crisis as one of their main defenders dey out for the season.
Dis match dey always bring physical edge, and a lot of tackling go dey. Solskjaer need to balance between going for victory and conserving energy for the Turkish Cup. For Betters wey dey watch, Galatasaray get better chance to win as dem dey overall strong form this season.
Dis Istanbul derby fit determine how both teams go finish the league, and fans dey expect nothing less than fireworks come dis clash.
