Prediction: Basaksehir VS Galatasaray 2025-05-30
The final matchday of the Süper Lig is upon us, and what a way to cap off the season with a clash between the newly crowned champions, Galatasaray, and Istanbul Basaksehir. The Lions have been the dominant force in Turkish football, and it's hard to see them slowing down, even with a rotated squad.
Galatasaray has been an absolute juggernaut, scoring 89 goals and conceding just 31 in 35 matches. They've got the league's top scorer, Victor Osimhen, who's looking to add to his 36-goal tally. And, with Fernando Muslera and Dries Mertens playing their last match for the club, you can bet they'll want to go out with a bang.
Basaksehir, on the other hand, is looking to salvage some pride after a disappointing loss to Adana Demirspor. But, let's be real, they're up against a Galatasaray side that's won the last four league meetings and is unbeaten in five across all competitions.
The odds are heavily in favor of Galatasaray, with prices ranging from 1.61 to 1.69 across various bookmakers. Basaksehir is a significant underdog, with odds between 4.0 and 4.47. The draw is priced around 4.1 to 4.5.
My best bet for this match is Galatasaray to win, but I'd recommend taking them on the spread. With Bovada, you can get Galatasaray -0.75 at 1.85, which looks like a solid bet considering their dominance over Basaksehir. Alternatively, you could take the over 3.25 goals at 1.85, also with Bovada, as Galatasaray has been known to score for fun this season.
So, there you have it – a Galatasaray win, with a sprinkle of goals, is the way to go. The predicted score? 2-1 to the champions, because why not? It's been a fantastic season for Galatasaray, and they'll want to celebrate in style.
Created: May 30, 2025, 9:36 a.m. GMT