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 Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
Determined to get back to winning ways, Galatasaray must win after their 1-1 Türkiye Super Lig draw against Gazisehir Gaziantep FK on January 17. In that match, Galatasaray had 68% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galatasaray | 68% | 10 (3) | 1.58 | 57 |
 Gazisehir Gaziantep FK | 32% | 7 (5) | 0.98 | 19 |
Istanbulspor's Last Match – Istanbulspor vs Trabzonspor
Istanbulspor will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-6 Türkiye Cup loss to Trabzonspor on January 14. In that match, Istanbulspor recorded 14% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istanbulspor | 14% | 5 (2) | - | 16 |
 Trabzonspor | 86% | 21 (14) | - | 97 |
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 1.0 conceded per match, while Istanbulspor average 2.3 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.