Galatasaray vs Pendikspor Match Analysis and Prediction

Galatasaray vs Pendikspor Match Analysis & Prediction

Galatasaray

21/04/2024 7:00 pm

Pendikspor

by Vincent

2 weeks ago 0 15

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Galatasaray will resume their quest for another Turkish Super Lig title when they play host to relegation-threatened Pendikspor at RAMS Park on Sunday.

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The hosts have a two-point lead at the top of the table with six matches left to play, while the visitors are in the relegation zone, three points adrift of safety.

Galatasaray extended their winning run in the Super Lig to 13 matches following a 4-0 victory over Alanyaspor at Bahcesehir Okullari Arena.

The first half ended goalless but the Lions raised their game in the second period, scoring four goals within 17 minutes, with Baris Yilmaz grabbing a brace while Hakim Ziyech and Mauro Icardi scored one each.

With six games left to play, Okan Buruk’s side know they cannot afford any slip-ups with Fenerbahce breathing down their necks. They have 87 points after 32 matches while dropping points in just four games (three draws and one loss) so far.

Galatasaray have a perfect home record this season, securing 16 wins from as many matches at RAMS Park in the Super Lig, picking up the most points at home and nine more than the team with the second-best home record.

Meanwhile, Pendikspor put up a great fight but still suffered a 3-2 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir last Sunday, in a game they played over half an hour with ten men.

Mame Thiam gave Ibrahim Uzulmez’s side the lead but Basaksehir’s Joao Figueiredo grabbed a brace to turn it around before Fredrik Midtsjo restored parity for Pendikspor.

However, things went sour for Pendikspor when Souza Silva Welinton was sent off for a second bookable offence two minutes before the hour mark. The one-man disadvantage ultimately hurt them when Dimitris Pelkas scored the winner for Basaksehir with ten minutes of normal time left to play.

Pendikspor currently occupy 19th position in the Super Lig standings with 30 points, three points adrift of safety while conceding the most goals in the league so far (64).

Uzulmez’s side are winless in their last 10 away matches in the Super Lig and have picked up just 12 points from 16 games on their travels so far.

Galatasaray vs. Pendikspor Head to head

Galatasaray have won each of the two previous encounters between these two teams.

22/02/2023

Galatasaray

3

Pendikspor

1

Club Friendlies
02/12/2023

Pendikspor

0

Galatasaray

2

Super Lig
21/04/2024

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21/04/2024

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Super Lig

Galatasaray Team News

Icardi took his tally to 19 goals last time out and should spearhead the attack for Gala once again, as he looks to catch up with Fenerbahce’s Edin Dzeko – who is the league’s top scorer with 20 goals.

The hosts have a full squad ahead of Sunday’s contest as no injury or suspension concerns have been reported.

Galatasaray's Last 5 Matches

08/03/2024

Galatasaray

6

Rizespor

2

Super Lig
17/03/2024

Kasimpasa

3

Galatasaray

4

Super Lig
02/04/2024

Galatasaray

1

Hatayspor

0

Super Lig
07/04/2024

Galatasaray

3

Fenerbahce

0

Super Cup
15/04/2024

Alanyaspor

0

Galatasaray

4

Super Lig

Pendikspor Team News

Welinton is the only reported absentee for Pendikspor for this match as he serves a one-game suspension for his dismissal against Basaksehir.

Umut Nayir is expected in attack once again, while Thiam – who is third on the top scorers’ chart with 16 goals – is expected to play from the left flank.