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Galatasaray travel on Saturday evening for an away match against Göztepe SK, which will be their final away fixture of the 2024/25 Süper Lig season. The match comes just days after Galatasaray secured their 25th Turkish league title and celebrated a historic fifth star.

Galatasaray

• Already crowned league champions and holders of the domestic double

• Average of 2.6 goals per match — the best attacking record in the league

• Victor Osimhen is chasing the Golden Boot, currently on 25 goals

• Squad rotation expected, but overall quality remains high

• Fernando Muslera and Gabriel Sara suspended; Mauro Icardi injured

Göztepe

• A physically tired but highly motivated side

• 36 home points this season — 3rd-best home record in the league

• Numerous defensive injuries: Silva, Köybasi, Solet, Erdoğan, Juan

• Heavy 3–6 defeat to Rizespor in the previous round exposed defensive weaknesses

Match Outlook

Victor Osimhen is expected to be the main attacking threat once again. In excellent form and with the Golden Boot within reach, his motivation remains high.

Göztepe’s extensive injury problems in defence could result in another high-scoring match, especially against the league’s most potent attack.

Despite having already secured the title, Galatasaray are playing without pressure but with ambition. Squad rotation is unlikely to significantly affect overall quality.

OUR PICK: Galatasaray – Double Chance (Win or Draw)