As we gear up for an electrifying clash in the Süper Lig, all eyes will be on Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadyumu in Konya as Konyaspor hosts league leaders Galatasaray on May 26, 2024, at 19:00 local time. This fixture promises to be a compelling encounter, with Konyaspor fighting to steer clear of the relegation battleground, while Galatasaray aims to affirm their dominance at the top of the table.

Match analysis

Konyaspor comes into this match in 15th place, just above the relegation zone, while Galatasaray is comfortably stationed at the summit of the Süper Lig rankings. Konyaspor’s recent form shows they’ve been somewhat inconsistent, particularly in both scoring and defending, contrasting sharply with Galatasaray's impressive performances of late.

Recent form

**Konyaspor:**
1. Draw: Kayserispor 2-2 Konyaspor
2. Win: Konyaspor 3-0 Samsunspor
3. Draw: Konyaspor 0-0 Fenerbahce
4. Loss: Sivasspor 1-0 Konyaspor
5. Win: Konyaspor 2-0 Alanyaspor

Konyaspor has demonstrated the ability to both score and keep clean sheets in key matches. They have accumulated a win/draw rate of 60% in their last five games, scoring 10 goals and conceding just five.

**Galatasaray:**
1. Loss: Galatasaray 0-1 Fenerbahce
2. Win: Fatih Karagümrük 2-3 Galatasaray
3. Win: Galatasaray 6-1 Sivasspor
4. Win: Adana Demirspor 0-3 Galatasaray
5. Win: Galatasaray 4-1 Pendikspor

Galatasaray’s form has been remarkable, with a win rate of 80% in their last five fixtures. They have been prolific in front of goal, scoring a staggering 17 goals and conceding just five over the same period.

Head to head

- Last meeting: Galatasaray 3-0 Konyaspor (2024)
- Konyaspor win percentage: 40%
- Galatasaray win percentage: 60%
- Draw percentage: 0%

Previous encounters have generally favored Galatasaray. In their last five head-to-head matches, the Istanbul giants have won three times, while Konyaspor has managed two victories. Notably, the away teams have struggled, with both sides finding more success on home turf.

Prediction

Given the current form and head-to-head record, Galatasaray is significantly favored to win this clash. Konyaspor's recent improvement in form, especially at home where they've secured key wins and draws, should give them some confidence, but it may not be enough to overcome the league leaders.

Full-Time Score Prediction: Konyaspor 1-3 Galatasaray

**Betting Tips:**
1. **Full Time Result:** Galatasaray to win
2. **Over/Under 2.5 Goals:** Over 2.5 goals
3. **Both Teams to Score:** Yes
4. **Asian Handicap:** Galatasaray -1

Galatasaray’s offensive prowess and Konyaspor's shaky defense suggest a high-scoring encounter. Betting on the top team to come out victorious with a few goals to spare seems a likely possibility.