Galatasaray – Sivasspor Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (25.08.2017)

Prediction for Galatasaray – Sivasspor

Over 2.5 goals @ 1.50

Galatasaray and Sivasspor measure their strength at Türk Telekom Arena in a match for the third day of the Süper Lig. The history of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the home team, who in the last 5 matches won 5. Indeed, the last time these two teams played a game in this stadium, on 16-01-2016, to The Süper Lig, Galatasaray won by (3-1). S. İnan (14 ‘), S. Gümüs (23’) and B. Yılmaz (86 ‘) scored the goals for Galatasaray and D. Texeira (68’) for Sivasspor. The Sivasspor presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor can be decisive.

Galatasaray :

Currently in the 1st position, the home team has so far conquered 6 points. In the first day managed to win at home to Kayserispor by (4-1). In the following day, the final score registered a victory for (1-3) in the visit to Osmanlıspor. This is a team little affected by the house factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, since in the last 30 games has 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 28 goals scored and 25 suffered; Against 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in his stadium, with 38 goals scored and 15 suffered. In their last 10 games at home Galatasaray has 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. The team conceded goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.

Galatasaray continue to make an excellent start to the championship and in the last game won away to Osmanlispor by 1-3: the goals of the three points were scored by Maicon, Gomis and Cigerci. However, it is important to underline that the home team failed its European mission, being eliminated by Östersunds. The home team will be cursing Igor Tudor with 4-2-3-1, going for a kick as a result of the referee. Goal scorer Gomis continues with the hurried goal lane and has already scored 3 goals in this championship. Everything indicates that the coach can not use Sofiane Feghouli, due to an injury.

Sivasspor:

Currently in 5th place, the visiting team has so far won 3 points. In the first day he lost out with Akhisar Belediye by (1-0). In the following day, the final score recorded a victory for (2-0) in the home game against Yeni Malatyaspor. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; Against 11 wins and 4 draws in his stadium. In his last 10 games as a visitor Sivasspor recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses. His attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 9 of the last 10 games.

The Sivasspor come to this motivated game, after having won the first victory in this Turkish championship, competition in which will have many difficulties, as it has just ascended the division: beat Malatya 2-0. In this difficult game against Galatasaray, the visiting coach must use a very cautious strategy, with low lines and compact, looking for any space in the opponent’s defense, to apply the counterattack. The former Everton player, Arouna Koné, excels in this team, with a goal scored. With all the template available for this game, the outsider coach must play at his maximum strength.