Kocaelispor vs Galatasaray preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

Kocaelispor vs Galatasaray Preview

Pulse Sports previews the upcoming Turkish Super Lig match between Kocaelispor and Galatasaray. Galatasaray aims to extend their four-point lead at the top of the table with a victory at Kocaelispor on Sunday.

Team Form and Key Players

Galatasaray will rely heavily on the brilliance of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who recently scored a hat-trick in the Champions League. Last weekend, Galatasaray struggled to break down Trabzonspor’s defense, resulting in a goalless draw. Despite this, they displayed strong attacking form in the Champions League with a 3-0 win over Ajax, thanks to Osimhen’s outstanding performance.

Current Standings and Performance

Galatasaray remains unbeaten in the league this season.
They have earned the most points on the road.
Kocaelispor lost 1-0 to Istanbul Basaksehir after conceding a late penalty.
Prior to that defeat, Kocaelispor had won three consecutive matches, overcoming a poor start without a win in their first seven games.

Historical Context

This will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2009. Historically, Kocaelispor shocked Galatasaray with a 5-2 win that year. Before this loss, Galatasaray had won five straight matches against Kocaelispor and will be eager to reclaim their dominance.

"Galatasaray settled for a hard-fought goalless draw with title rivals Trabzonspor last weekend, with Cimbom finding it hard to beat Andre Onana in the opposition goal."

"Osimhen bagged a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Ajax."

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Author's summary: Galatasaray looks to maintain its top spot in the Turkish Super Lig by leveraging Osimhen’s form and restoring dominance over Kocaelispor after their 2009 upset.

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Pulse Sports Nigeria — 2025-11-07