Gaziantep vs Galatasaray Prediction 08.08.2025 | Super Lig

Despite looking completely out of ideas and rhythm during the final stretch of last season — failing to win any of their last seven matches (D3, L4) — Gaziantep still managed to wrap up the 2024–25 Super Lig campaign with relative comfort, finishing eight points clear of the drop zone.

The Falcons carried the disappointment of last season’s underwhelming finish into pre-season, falling short in a five-goal thriller against Kayserispor before playing out a dull goalless draw with Alanyaspor – a run that has now seen them go nine matches without a win.

Facing the reigning champions Gala is undoubtedly the toughest possible opener, yet Gaziantep won’t go down without a fight, especially considering that 34 of their total 45 points last season were earned in front of their home crowd.

The Falcons weren’t overly active in this summer’s transfer market, but they did make modest additions, with Enver Kulasin, Kevin Rodrigues, Myenty Abena, and Juninho Bacuna all ready to make their debuts.

Unlike the nail-biting title battle of the 2023-24 campaign, the 2024-25 Super Lig season saw Galatasaray assert their superiority well before the final round, racking up an impressive 30 triumphs in 36 outings to comfortably clinch top spot, leaving Fenerbahce trailing 11 points behind.

Galatasaray picked up where they left off last term in their summer preparations, cruising past Umraniyespor, Admira, Cagliari, and Strasbourg in impressive fashion, although their 100% pre-season run was eventually halted in their latest warm-up match, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Italian outfit Lazio.

Gala’s greatest strength undoubtedly stems from their clinical edge in front of goal, as they've strung together an impressive run of 16 consecutive games in all formats with two or more goals – a streak that looks even more dangerous with the arrivals of Leroy Sane and Victor Osimhen, adding a fresh layer of menace to an already potent forward line.

There’s no doubt that the Aslan are gearing up seriously for the Champions League, having strengthened their full-back positions with the signings of Ismail Jakobs from Monaco and Przemyslaw Frankowski from RC Lens.