Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this top-of-the-table bash. Galatasaray are sitting pretty at the top, unbeaten with 9 wins from 10 games - proper form that is. They've been banging them in at home too, averaging 2.33 goals per game on their own patch. Recent results show they're no pushovers, beating Goztepe 3-1, Bodo/Glimt 3-1, and even nicking a 1-0 against Liverpool in the Champions League.

Trabzonspor aren't exactly slouches either, sitting second in the table. They've been solid at the back, only letting in 0.7 goals per game, but they can score too - putting four past Kayserispor and that mad 4-3 win against Fatih Karagümrük shows they've got some attacking firepower. Their only loss this season was a tight 1-0 to Fenerbahce, so they know how to compete.

When these two have met before, it's been one-way traffic. Galatasaray have won 6 out of 9 meetings, and at home they've beaten Trabzonspor 3 times out of 4. Last time they played, Galatasaray ran out 3-0 winners, so they've definitely got the Indian sign over them.

Now for the interesting bit - both teams like to score. Galatasaray have both teams scoring in 70% of their games, while Trabzonspor manage it 40% of the time. The home side are averaging 2 goals per game overall, but they're also letting in 1.1 per game - not exactly watertight at the back. Trabzonspor, meanwhile, are scoring 1.75 away from home on average.

The stats suggest we're in for a few goals here, and both teams getting on the scoresheet looks decent value at 1.59. Galatasaray's attack is firing, but their defence isn't perfect, and Trabzonspor have shown they can score on their travels.