Galatasaray strengthened its position at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig with a performance that left İstanbul Başakşehir trailing. Match statistics reported by the BBC clearly demonstrate the yellow-reds' control on the pitch.

Managed by Okan Buruk, the team took to the field in a 4-2-3-1 formation, facing opponent Nuri Sahin's identical setup. Referee Kadir Sağlam officiated the match, with Manuel Schüttengruber serving as VAR. Assistant referees were Mehmet Kışal and Esat Sancaktar, while Fatih Tokail was the fourth official.

How did Galatasaray establish dominance?

Possession statistics favored Galatasaray at 51.8%. The yellow-reds attempted 13 shots, with 6 on target. İstanbul Başakşehir managed 3 shots on target from 12 attempts. Galatasaray's goalkeeper made 2 saves, while the opponent's keeper made 3. Başakşehir had 6 corners to Galatasaray's 5.

Galatasaray also excelled in passing efficiency. The team completed 434 passes with an 85.7% accuracy rate. Their opponent achieved 81.5% accuracy from 399 passes. The yellow-reds were superior in tackles too, making 9 attempts and winning 66.7% of them. Başakşehir won 40% of their 5 tackles.

What is the current Süper Lig situation?

Galatasaray leads the league with 10 points after 4 matches. The team has 3 wins and 1 draw, with recent form reading WWWD. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 6 for a +6 goal difference, sitting 1 point clear of Beşiktaş. Their next fixture is at home against 11th-placed Rizespor on December 6, 2026. Current league standings can be followed on our page.

Looking at the team's season performance, they beat Göztepe 3-2 and Erzurumspor 0-4 in the Süper Lig. They drew 2-2 with Çorum FK. In the UEFA Conference League, they lost 1-2 to Villarreal and drew 3-3 with Rennes.

How have the last meetings between the two teams gone?

Galatasaray has won all of the last three encounters between the two sides. The most recent Süper Lig match on March 14, 2026 ended in a 3-0 victory. In the Turkish Cup on December 18, 2025, they won 1-0, and in the Süper Lig on October 18, 2025, the score was 2-1. These results show clear superiority in the rivalry.

Other match statistics show Galatasaray committed 15 fouls to Başakşehir's 14. Yellow cards were 3 for Galatasaray and 2 for their opponent. Offsides were 4 to 2 in Galatasaray's favor. Both teams made 18 clearances each and had 5 shots off target. Detailed team stats are available on our site. Galatasaray's upcoming match schedule can be viewed on the fixtures page.