Galatasaray host Kocaelispor at Rams Park in the 5th week of the Süper Lig. The Lions aim to maintain their second-place position with a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five league matches.
Coming off a 3-1 defeat to Sporting CP in Europe, Galatasaray are focused on strengthening their league standing. The team has scored 12 goals and conceded 6 in their four league matches so far this season. Sitting two points behind leaders Beşiktaş, Galatasaray are targeting a win to close the gap. Last season's meeting between these sides ended in a 1-1 draw.
SQUAD AND FORMATION
The manager may make changes to the 4-2-3-1 formation used against Sporting. Uğurcan Çakır is expected in goal, with Davinson Sanchez and Ismail Jakobs in defence, and Lucas Torreira and Gabriel Sara anchoring midfield. Up front, Burak Yılmaz will be supported by recent scorers Leroy Sané and Yunus Akgün.
OPPONENT KOCAELİSPOR
Kocaelispor come into the match with morale boosted by a 2-1 away win against Konyaspor in their last outing. However, having lost their two previous away matches, they face a tough challenge at Rams Park. After securing a 1-1 draw here last season, Kocaelispor may adopt a more defensive game plan to try and take a point.
Galatasaray's next league fixture is at home against 11th-placed Rizespor on 6 December 2026.
