When: 19:00
Where: Turkey. Süper Lig

Galatasaray
Galatasaray presents itself as the dominating force and league leader with an impressive 92 points from 35 games. With 29 wins and only one loss, the team shows remarkable consistency. The offense is excellent with 87 goals scored, while defensively there is stability with only 31 goals conceded. The last five games have been won without exception, highlighting the team’s enormous form and determination. Especially at home, Galatasaray is almost unstoppable and plays with a lot of energy and pressure.

Istanbul Basaksehir
Istanbul Basaksehir ranks fifth with 54 points. The team shows fluctuating form with 2 wins and 3 losses in the last five games. The defense is vulnerable, reflected in 54 goals conceded, while the offense with 60 goals scored strives to make an impact. The game is often characterized by many goals, indicating some defensive weaknesses and an open playing style. Especially away from home, Basaksehir has difficulties asserting itself against top teams.

Injuries
While Galatasaray is struggling with significant absences, including Mauro Icardi (ACL tear), Fernando Muslera (yellow card suspension), and Gabriel Sara (yellow card suspension), the depth of the squad and strong team performance continue to show high competitiveness. Istanbul Basaksehir also has absences, but these are less critical compared to Galatasaray.

Head-to-head matchups
In recent direct encounters, Galatasaray clearly has the upper hand with three wins, one draw, and only one loss, which took place in a friendly match. The home team appears dominant in these games, clearly emphasizing the psychological advantage.

Match prediction
Despite the absences of key players, Galatasaray is the clear favorite and will act with great determination to further extend their lead in the league. The strong home record, outstanding form, and the strategic depth of the squad speak in favor of a clear victory with at least a two-goal difference. Istanbul Basaksehir will have a hard time withstanding the pressing intensity and offensive momentum.

My tip: Galatasaray win (1.45)

When: 19:00
Where: Turkey. Süper Lig

Kasimpasa
Kasimpasa is in 9th place with 47 points from 35 games. With a goal record of 61 scored and 61 conceded goals, the team shows a balanced yet extremely offensive and defensively vulnerable style of play. In the last five matches, they recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss. Kasimpasa plays very offensively but concedes a lot defensively, which is reflected in an average total of 3.49 goals per game. Especially at home, they are known for free offensive play with many goals conceded.

Göztepe İzmir
Göztepe is in 8th place with 47 points. The team is somewhat more balanced with 57 goals scored and 49 conceded. In the last five games, they registered two wins, one draw, and two losses. Defensively they are clearly more stable than Kasimpasa but still need to improve. Offensively they are less spectacular but repeatedly find chances. The team tries to act more compactly and allow fewer spaces.

Injuries
Kasimpasa is missing Kevin Rodrigues and Claudio Winck due to yellow card suspensions. Göztepe must do without Juan, who is out for the rest of the season due to a thigh injury. These absences could influence the tactical balance of the teams, especially in defense and on the wings.

Head-to-Head
The last direct encounters were very unpredictable with results of 0:5 and 5:0 in favor of Göztepe. Historically, there have been close and high-scoring matches. This inconsistent form shows that many goals can be expected in this game and anything can happen.

Match Forecast
Both teams show a lot of offensive potential and defensive weaknesses, especially Kasimpasa with their very open style and high number of conceded goals. Göztepe acts somewhat more structured but does not always manage to keep the defense tight. Statistics show that over 50% of Kasimpasa’s games contain more than 3.5 goals. Additionally, the current form and history of direct encounters clearly indicate a high-scoring game. Bookmakers offer odds of 1.35 for over 2.5 goals, which is very attractive given the circumstances. Therefore, we expect an open duel with multiple goals.

My tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.35)

When: 20:45
Where: Ireland. Premier League

Waterford
Waterford is currently in 8th place in the table, which raises some questions. After 17 games, they have 7 wins, only 1 draw, and 9 losses. The goal difference is extremely negative, with 18 goals scored and 28 conceded. Particularly their defense shows major weaknesses, averaging 1.65 goals conceded per game, with problems on the wings as well as in central defense. Nevertheless, Waterford has collected 10 points in the last five games, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and only one loss, which is mainly due to their newly ignited offensive fire. This good form makes them an unpredictable opponent, especially on home ground.

Drogheda United
Drogheda United presents itself as a solid team in 2nd place in the table with 29 points from 18 games. Their strength lies in one of the best defenses in the league, conceding only 0.94 goals per game on average. The team plays compactly and structured, allowing hardly any space defensively and following a pragmatic style of play. Offensively, the team is less potent, scoring an average of 1.28 goals per match, which results in less spectacular but effective games. The last five matches brought 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss), with a focus especially on security during away games.

Injuries
Both teams are struggling with absences. Waterford must do without Trae Coyle (hamstring injury) and Matty Smith (knee injury), who would have been important pillars especially in offense. Drogheda United is missing Paul Doyle and Josh Thomas, who are out until June 2025. These absences could impair the tactical options and rotation of both squads and increase the unpredictability of the match.

Head-to-Head
Current matches or relevant statistics on direct encounters between the two teams are not available, so analysis here is less meaningful. The focus is therefore on the current form and playing style of both teams.

Match Prediction
The game promises to be an exciting match. While Drogheda United is a fixed force in the league with their strong defense and pragmatic approach, Waterford currently brings unpredictable dynamics, especially due to their recent offensive upswing and still existing defensive weaknesses. Bookmakers see both teams as almost equally strong, underlining the balance. Due to Waterford's motivation and home strength, a double chance on Waterford is an attractive bet. This provides security if the team at least secures a point or even wins and simultaneously reflects the current form curve and chances of both teams.

My tip: Double chance Waterford (1.40)

When: 20:45
Where: Ireland. Premier League

Bohemians Dublin
Bohemians Dublin stands fourth with 27 points from 17 matches. The record is 9 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses. With 20 goals scored and 19 conceded, the team has a goal difference of +1. Notably, Bohemians do not draw matches; they either win or lose. The last five games brought three wins and two losses with an average score of 2.29 goals, indicating rather low-scoring games. Both teams scoring is relatively rare here at only 35%, suggesting defensive or draw-oriented approaches.

Derry City
Derry City lies third with also 27 points after 17 matches. The team records 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses. With 22 goals for and 20 against, they have a goal difference of +2. Unlike Bohemians, they are more balanced and score more frequently, reflected by an average goal tally of 2.47 and a high percentage of matches with goals on both sides (59%). Their style is more offensive but also defensively vulnerable, often leading to an open game.

Injuries
Bohemians have to do without Leigh Kavanagh, Connor Parsons, and Alex Lacey, while Derry City are missing Cameron Dummigan and Sadou Diallo. None of the absences are key players, but these absences may weaken the teams in certain areas.

Head-to-Head
In the last five direct encounters, Derry City won three times, Bohemians once, and one match ended in a draw. The matches were consistently low scoring: 1-0, 1-1, 0-2, 1-2, and 1-0. Four of the five games stayed under 2.5 goals, indicating that the teams know each other well and usually play cautiously to avoid open spaces. This defensive tendency is also confirmed by bookmakers with low odds for under 2.5 goals.

Match Prediction
Although Derry City generally focuses more offensively in the league and scores more goals, direct meetings with Bohemians show both teams playing more cautiously and defensively during their matches. Nevertheless, the playing style and recent form of both sides suggest at least two goals in the game. The odds value of 1.43 on Over 1.5 goals is attractive and fits the realistic scenario where both sides score at least once or one team scores a second goal. A very low-scoring game like under 2.5 goals is possible but less likely than a game with at least two goals.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.53)