Galatasaray vs Sivasspor: Turkey Super Lig Preview

As the campaign enters its final stretch, Galatasaray are firmly in command at the top of the table. A dominant 5-1 win over Eyupspor last time out marked their third consecutive league victory and fifth in all competitions, as Okan Buruk's side edge closer to a potential league and cup double. With a five-point cushion over their nearest challengers and only five fixtures left, the Istanbul giants know that maintaining form now could secure their 25th Turkish title — and the third league three-peat in the club’s storied history.

Galatasaray's latest run includes a similarly emphatic 5-1 triumph over Konyaspor in the Turkish Cup semi-finals, setting up a final clash against Trabzonspor, who they’ll also meet in the league. Sunday's clash offers a chance to further tighten their grip on the title and keep momentum rolling as the finish line approaches.

Sivasspor, in contrast, are in a tense survival scrap. Rıza Çalımbay’s side sit just above the relegation zone on goal difference, level on points with Alanyaspor — who still hold a game in hand. Though their 2-0 victory over Antalyaspor last weekend ended a four-game winless run, they remain perilously close to the drop.

Form and Head-to-Head
Galatasaray enter the weekend on a hot streak. They are unbeaten in their last five league games and have been particularly ruthless at home. In the head-to-head stakes, they’ve also dominated Sivasspor in recent meetings, winning four of the last five and drawing the other. Cimbom are undefeated against the visitors since 2021.

Sivasspor, meanwhile, continue to struggle on their travels. With just eight points taken from a possible 45 away from home and 11 losses in 15 road games, their away record is one of the worst in the division — only further emphasizing the uphill task they face at Rams Park.

Key Players and Stats

• Alvaro Morata starred with a brace in the win over Eyupspor and may again feature in a more advanced midfield role.
• Baris Alper Yilmaz returns from suspension and is expected to bolster the Galatasaray attack.
• Mauro Icardi remains sidelined with a long-term cruciate ligament injury, ending his season prematurely.
• Sivasspor’s Fode Koita could earn a start after impressing off the bench against Antalyaspor.
• Efkan Bekiroglu is expected to anchor the midfield, likely displacing Tolga Cigerci.

Injury News
Galatasaray remain without Icardi, but aside from his absence, Buruk has a largely healthy squad. Sivasspor will travel without Djordje Nikolic, Alaaddin Okumus, Noah Sonko Sundberg, and Jan Bieganski due to injuries, further compounding the challenge ahead of them.

Final Word
With Galatasaray surging toward the title and Sivasspor clinging to top-flight survival, Sunday’s clash at Rams Park carries major implications at both ends of the table. While form and history clearly favour the hosts, the stakes ensure no shortage of intensity when these two sides meet.