Galatasaray — Konyaspor : Match Preview and Prediction for September 22,2025

Galatasaray’s Dominant Start

Galatasaray has started their title defense with impressive confidence, winning all five of their opening matches in the with an aggregate score of 15-1!

Strategic Ambitions of the Lions

The “Lions,” as always, aim to build a significant lead before the halfway point of the championship. This strategy allows them to feel more secure domestically and to concentrate more effectively on European competitions, especially if they advance to the playoffs.

Unstoppable Domestic Form

Okan Buruk’s squad has not allowed any of their opponents to lose by a margin of less than two goals in any of their domestic encounters. While their rivals have been of average caliber, this in no way diminishes Galatasaray’s accomplishments: they secured victories against Gaziantep (3-0), Karagümrük (3-0), Kayserispor (4-0), Rizespor (3-1), and Eyüpspor (2-0).

European Setback

While things are going exceptionally well in the league, their Champions League campaign, to put it mildly, got off to a difficult start. Galatasaray visited Eintracht Frankfurt, where they suffered a 1-5 defeat. Although the match began promisingly with an early goal, the Germans proved unstoppable afterward. While the “Lions” might not have deserved such a heavy loss, the scoreboard reflects the final outcome.

Key Super Lig Performers

Turning to the Super Lig, a trio of players—Elmalı, Icardi, and Yılmaz—are showcasing excellent goal-scoring form, each having netted three goals so far.

Team Availability

Buruk will be without only Victor Osimhen for this fixture. However, as demonstrated, the team is performing exceptionally well even without the Nigerian forward.

Konyaspor’s Mixed Form

Konyaspor would have liked to conclude the championship after just two rounds, as they sequentially defeated Eyüpspor (4-1) and Gaziantep (3-0). However, a draw against Göztepe (1-1) and a defeat to Alanyaspor (1-2) followed.

Mid-Season Friendly Match

Between the second and third rounds, the “Eagles” even managed to play a friendly match, as their league fixture against Beşiktaş was postponed. Their opponent in this test game was the modest Kırşehir, and, as expected, they faced no issues, securing a 5-0 victory.

Potent Offensive Play

Recep Uçar’s squad is showcasing a very potent offense, having scored nine goals in four matches. While Göztepe and Fenerbahçe have 10 goals each, they have played one more game. Therefore, Konyaspor has the potential to demonstrate their attacking prowess against Galatasaray, but capitalizing on their chances will be crucial.

Full Squad Availability

Uçar faces no squad selection problems, as there are no injured or suspended players currently.