Eyupspor vs Galatasaray: Prediction Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 13, 2025

This Saturday, the Turkish Super Lig’s fifth round features a key match at Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium, where Eyüpspor takes on the reigning champions, Galatasaray. The home team faces a tough task against a side that has won all its matches so far. Here’s a bet that looks promising for this game.

Match preview

Coached by Selçuk Şahin, Eyüpspor is trying to improve its attack and defense balance. After losing to Konyaspor and Beşiktaş at the start, they bounced back with a win against Alanyaspor and a draw with İstanbul Başakşehir. However, they still struggle to maintain consistency, and their defense remains a concern.

The return of key players like Halil Akbunar and Yalçın Kayan is a boost for the home side. Despite this, their record at home (three losses in the last five games) could be a problem—especially against the champions, who usually dominate weaker teams.

Under Okan Buruk, Galatasaray has started strong, winning all four matches with 13 goals scored and just one conceded. Injuries to key players like Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi have not hampered their scoring ability. They have a diverse attacking style and can threaten from multiple positions.

Even without Osimhen, Galatasaray has a strong attack with Icardi, Sane, and Aktürkoğlu. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, who just joined, might play in this match. For the champions, it’s another opportunity to chase a fourth straight Super Lig title.

Probable lineups

• Eyüpspor: Marcos, Yalçın, Claro, Mujakić, Calegari, Demirbay, Kayan, Gürler, Sesler, Drăguș, Bozok
• Galatasaray: Çakır, Szalai, Sánchez, Bardakcı, Jakobs, Torreira, Sara, Sane, Akgün, Elmalı, Icardi

Match facts and head-to-head

• Galatasaray has won all four opening matches of the season with a goal difference of 13:1.
• The last match between the two teams ended with a 5-1 victory for Galatasaray.
• Eyüpspor has lost three of its last five home games in the Super Lig.

Prediction

Galatasaray appears too strong for Eyüpspor, even with some players missing. The champions are in great form and have depth in their squad, which helps them manage injuries. Eyüpspor will struggle to handle Galatasaray’s attacking pressure, especially with their defense currently unstable.