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Turkish Super Lig | Gameweek 26
Feb 18, 2024 at 4pm UK
Ankara Ondokuz Mayis Stadyumu
G

Ankaragucu
0 - 3
Galatasaray


Kitsiou (79')
FT(HT: 0-3)
Demirbay (13'), Sanchez (14'), Icardi (39' pen.)
Kohn (59')

Preview: Ankaragucu vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Turkish Super Lig leaders, Galatasaray, will set sights on retaining top spot when they visit Ankaragucu on Sunday evening.

The hosts are struggling to stay clear of the relegation zone while the visitors took advantage of Fenerbahce's slip to become the league leaders.


Match preview

Ankaragucu have only taken one point from their previous three league outings after following the defeat to Fenerbahce and a goalless draw against Sivasspor with another defeat to Konyaspor last weekend.

Louka Prip's goal was the difference as the game ended 1-0 in favour of Konyaspor at the Konya Buyuksehir Belediye Stadium.

With two points separating them from the drop zone, Emre Belozoglu's side still have work to do if they are to extend their stay in the top flight into a third consecutive season.

However, their next game is not any easier, as the Ankara-based side come up against the league leaders, a side they have lost to in their last three meetings.

Galatasaray resumed European action on Thursday, picking up a 3-2 victory at home against Sparta Prague in the first leg of their Europa League knockout playoff, despite playing with ten men for about 30 minutes.

Kerem Demirbay gave the Lions a first-half lead but Angelo Preciado levelled the game two minutes into the second half. Dries Mertens restored the lead on the hour mark, but Gala were reduced to ten men two minutes later when Victor Nelsson received a straight red.

It did not take long for Sparta Prague to take advantage with Jan Kuchta leveling the game for the second time three minutes later.

With the game headed for a draw, Mauro Icardi stepped up in stoppage time to grab the winner and give the Lions the advantage ahead of the return leg.

The Europa League victory capped a good week for Okan Buruk's men who took advantage of Fenerbahce's slip-up to climb to the top of the Super Lig after a 2-0 win over Istanbul Basaksehir.

Maintaining their lead will be Gala's focus as they travel to face Ankaragucu on Sunday, as they know any slip-up could hand the first position back to Fener.

Ankaragucu Turkish Super Lig form:

Ankaragucu form(all competitions):
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • W
  • D

Galatasaray Turkish Super Lig form:


Galatasaray form (all competitions):



Team News

Ankaragucu will be without the services of defender Alper Uludag who has missed the last couple of matches with a knee injury.

A front three of Ali Sowe, Olimpiu Morutan and Renaldo Cephas is expected, while Tolga Cigerci plays the holding role.

Galatasaray will be without winter signing Serge Aurier, who is struggling with a back injury.

Hakim Ziyech will also be missing as he is still recovering from a thigh injury that will keep him out until next month.

Icardi will spearhead the attack once again, receiving support from Mertens.


Ankaragucu possible starting lineup:
Gungordu; Kitsiou, Radakovic, Mujakic, Hanousek; Pedrinho, Cigerci, Guneren; Morutan, Cephas, Sowe

Galatasaray possible starting lineup:
Muslera; Boey, Nelsson, Sanchez, B.A. Yilmaz; Demirbay, Torreira; Zaha, Mertens, Akturkoglu; Icardi



We say: Ankaragucu 0-2 Galatasaray

Galatasaray look unstoppable at the moment and we expect them to pick up another win here. The hosts are also struggling which makes it a pretty straightforward prediction. The Lions seem to be taking well to the pressure of the title race and we expect their stingy defence to also keep another clean sheet.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.




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Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1GalatasarayGalatasaray109102992028
2Samsunspor1071220101022
3Fenerbahce96212071320
4BesiktasBesiktas106221910920
5SivassporSivasspor115241716117
6EyupsporEyupspor104421511416
7Goztepe SKGoztepe SK104331713415
8Istanbul BasaksehirIstanbul94321511415
9KasimpasaKasimpasa113531517-214
10TrabzonsporTrabzonspor926198112
11GaziantepGaziantep103341415-112
12KonyasporKonyaspor103251116-511
13AntalyasporAntalyaspor103251220-811
14Bodrumspor10316813-510
15Caykur RizesporCaykur Rizespor10316718-1110
16AlanyasporAlanyaspor10235914-59
17KayserisporKayserispor10163915-69
18Hatayspor9036715-83
19Adana Demirspor10028924-152
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