Turkish heavyweights Galatasaray look to stay toe-to-toe with arch-rivals Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig standings as they square off against Samsunspor in a feisty battle.
Samsunspor have two wins and two draws in their previous four games as they reignited their form after recent struggles. But with 26 points from 23 games, the home side are in dire need of a few more courageous wins to avoid any late mishaps.
Galatasaray have continued their competition for the Turkish crown as they are level on points with Fenerbahce with both sides boasting of an identical record in the league. With four wins on the trot in the league, Galatasaray would be hoping to temporarily displace Fenerbahce at the summit and continue their incredible streak.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Samsunspor vs Galatasaray kick-off time
| Date: | February 2, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT |
| Venue: | Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu |
Samsunspor and Galatasaray will lock horns at the Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu with kick-off scheduled at 12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT in the US.
How to watch Samsunspor vs Galatasaray online - TV channels & live streams
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The Super Lig fixture between Samsunspor and Galatasaray will be available to watch on Fubo and beIN SPORTS CONNECT in the US.
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Team news & squads
Samsunspor team news
The home side will be without the services of Gaetan Laura and Nanu with the duo picking up a hamstring problem while winger Moryke Fofana is also confined to the treatment room due to an undisclosed injury.
Samsunspor could switch things ahead in attack with 6-goal star Marius Moundailmadji touted to displace Ercan Kara with the latter only netting thrice this season.
Samsunspor predicted XI: Kocuk; Tan, Satka, Ozturk, Bola; Antalyali, Bennasser; Holse, Tait, Kilinic, Moundailmadji
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kocuk, Szumski, Yeral, Tosun |
| Defenders: | Drongelen, Cift, Satka, Ozturk, Cetin, Bola, Gonul, Albak, Yavru, Tan |
| Midfielders: | Bennasser, Celik, Tait, Antalyali, Aydogdu, Ozbaskici, Ntcham, Gumuskaya |
| Forwards: | Kilinc, Holse, Schindler, Dimata, Kara, Moundailmadji |
Galatasaray team news
Galatasaray will be bolstered by the return of centre-back Abdulkerim Bardakci from suspension and Hakim Ziyech with the latter's nation suffering a heartbreaking loss in the Round of 16 of the AFCON.
Cedric Bakambu continues to stay in the Ivory Coast as his side DR Congo are set to cross swords with Guinea in the quarter-finals. Sergio Olivera remains sidelined for the visitors due to a muscle injury.
Galatasaray predicted XI: Muslera; Boey, Bardakci, Sanchez, B A Yilmaz; Demirbay, Torreira; Zaha, Mertens, Akturkoglu; Icardi.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Muslera, Guvenc, J. Yilmaz, Ordu |
| Defenders: | Nelsson, Ayhan, Yesilyurt, Angelino, Karatas, Boey, Bulbul |
| Midfielders: | Torreira, Aydin, E. Akman, Ndombele, Demirbay, H. Akman, Akturkoglu, Tete, B. Yilmaz |
| Forwards: | Mertens, Icardi, Dervisoglu, Demiroglu, Zaha |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2023 | Galatasaray 4-2 Samsunspor | Super Lig |
| 7 Jan 2012 | Samsunspor 2-4 Galatasaray | Super Lig |
| 18 Sept 2011 | Galatasaray 3-1 Samsunspor | Super Lig |
| 4 Mar 2006 | Galatasaray 3-2 Samsunspor | Super Lig |
| 25 Sept 2005 | Samsunspor 1-2 Galatasaray | Super Lig |