Galatasaray vs Besiktas

The Galatasaray – Beşiktaş match is scheduled for 4 October 2025 (03/10/2025 in some sources, but confirmed as 04/10/2025 in most Turkish media) at Rams Park (sometimes called RAMS Global Stadyumu) in Istanbul. Kick-off is slated for 13:00 local time, according to the match preview sources. This derby is one of the most-anticipated fixtures in the Turkish Süper Lig, pitting two of Istanbul’s fiercest rivals in front of a home crowd pushing for another statement win.

On the injury and availability front, Galatasaray enters the game with a relatively clean sheet: their only absentees are Gökdeniz Gürpüz and Kazımcan Karataş, who are unavailable for reasons other than injury (e.g. suspension or ineligibility) rather than being sidelined by physical issues. Meanwhile, Besiktas are facing a few fitness concerns: Wilfred Ndidi is nursing a calf complaint; Tammy Abraham has been troubled by a dislocated shoulder; Jonas Svensson is a doubt; Demir Ege Tiknaz is confirmed injured and will miss the clash; Salih Uçan remains out with a hamstring issue. As for substitutes, both coaches are expected to have full benches, but Besiktas may lean on younger or backup players to cover for their missing starters.

Tactically, Galatasaray’s coach Okan Buruk is expected to stick with a 4-3-3 formation, deploying Ilkay Gündoğan, Lucas Torreira, and Mario Lemina in the midfield core, and using Victor Osimhen as the central spearhead flanked by wide attackers. Buruk will likely try to control tempo, dominate possession, and press high when possible. On the other side, Besiktas’ coach Sergen Yalçın is expected to set a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Rafa Silva, Vaclav Cerny, and El Bilal Touré in attacking roles, and Orkun Kokcu and Uysal holding the midfield. Yalçın’s likely strategy is to absorb Galatasaray’s early pressure, play on the counter, and exploit any gaps left by the hosts pushing forward. Some analysts expect that Besiktas may also adopt a more cautious posture in the first half to contain the home side’s rhythm.

In the press previews, the narrative largely favors Galatasaray. Sports Mole notes that aside from the two unavailabilities, Galatasaray have “a full complement of players” and will name a “strong side.” Betting and tip sites highlight that Galatasaray’s perfect start in the league, combined with the psychological boost from a midweek Champions League win over Liverpool, gives them the upper hand. Besiktas, by contrast, are often described as “hampered by injury issues” and facing an uphill task to overcome the home advantage and squad depletion. Some press voices caution that derbies are unpredictable, and that Besiktas’ counterattacking potential and the intensity of the rivalry could yield surprises.

In the studio and analyst previews, pundits are dissecting key matchups—whether Galatasaray’s midfield trio can dominate the game, whether Besiktas’ injury-weakened defense can hold up, and whether Osimhen’s fitness (he had cramp issues) will allow him to sustain high intensity. Some analysts suggest the game could turn on small margins: which side can maintain concentration under derby pressure, who will win the midfield battle, and whether substitutions will tilt momentum. Many expect a close contest, possibly ending 2-1 in favor of the hosts.Others argue it may be more balanced than expected, with Besiktas sneaking a goal or two given Galatasaray’s occasional defensive lapses.

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