Our Galatasaray vs Istanbulspor Prediction: 3-1
Galatasaray vs Istanbulspor in the Türkiye Cup is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 2, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Galatasaray vs Istanbulspor prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Galatasaray's Last Match – Galatasaray vs Kayserispor
Determined to maintain their recent success, Galatasaray must win following their 4-0 Türkiye Super Lig victory against Kayserispor on February 1. In that match, Galatasaray had 67% possession and 21 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galatasaray | 67% | 21 (8) | 3.32 | 48 |
 Kayserispor | 33% | 5 (3) | 0.65 | 11 |
Istanbulspor's Last Match – Istanbulspor vs Hatayspor
Istanbulspor will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Türkiye 1 Lig triumph against Hatayspor on January 30. In that match, Istanbulspor recorded 48% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istanbulspor | 48% | 0 (7) | 1.72 | 37 |
 Hatayspor | 52% | 0 (0) | 0.23 | 16 |
Galatasaray vs Istanbulspor Stats
Key Stats
| Galatasaray | Istanbulspor | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Galatasaray are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Istanbulspor average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.