"Last seen over the weekend putting in a thumping display as they stormed their way to an empathic 4-1 victory away at Antalyaspor, Okay Buruk's side will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Leading the chase at the top of the Super Lig standings and holding a three-point buffer over arch-rivals Fenerbahce, the reigning Turkish champions are looking to shatter more domestic records this season."
"As for the visitors, although Basaksehir might have made an immediate return to winning ways last time out as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Samsunspor, Nuri Sahin's camp have failed to find any kind of recent stability. Essentially sat in Super Lig limbo, the former Borussia Dortmund boss has seen his squad register just a quartet of wins from any of their previous 12 showdowns against top-flight opposition - a run that stems back to the middle of September."
Galatasaray will host Basaksehir at Rams Park to begin their Turkish Cup campaign. Galatasaray have been dominant domestically, leading the Super Lig by three points and producing emphatic wins including a 4-1 victory at Antalyaspor and a 3-2 win over Genclerbirligi. The Lions have suffered only one league defeat since the start of the 2025/26 campaign and remain unbeaten at home in domestic competition this calendar year. Basaksehir returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Samsunspor but lack consistency, with only four wins from their last 12 top-flight matches and a recent Europa Conference League exit.
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