Galatasaray Hosts Unbeaten Kasimpasa After Heavy Defeat

Galatasaray will try to recover from a heavy defeat to Trabzonspor when it hosts unbeaten Kasimpasa at RAMS Park in the Turkish Super Lig, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. The Istanbul club enters the match second with 13 points from six games, while Kasimpasa sits eighth with 10 points, according to match details published by Hurriyet on October 9, 2026.

Galatasaray has recorded four wins, one draw, and one loss in its opening six league fixtures. Kasimpasa, by contrast, has collected two wins and four draws, maintaining an unbeaten league record ahead of the encounter.

Galatasaray's recent attacking performances against Kasimpasa have produced several high-scoring matches. The club scored at least three goals per game in four of its last five meetings with Kasimpasa, while four of those five encounters featured more than 2.5 total goals and three produced more than 3.5.

Statistics published ahead of the fixture also show that Galatasaray recorded more than 3.5 total goals in five of its six league matches. The team conceded at least one goal in five of its seven matches across all competitions this season.

Personnel issues add to Galatasaray's preparations, with Lesley Ugochukwu suspended following a red card. Victor Osimhen has returned to training after an injury absence, while Günay Güvenç, Roland Sallai, and Mario Lemina have also resumed training following injuries. Their availability will be assessed closer to kickoff.

Wilfried Singo has started individual training while continuing his recovery, leaving his status uncertain. Head coach Okan Buruk will also miss the match from the dugout because of a suspension, forcing Galatasaray to prepare without him on the touchline.

Kasimpasa also faces availability concerns before traveling to RAMS Park. Kamil Ahmet Çörekçi and Mortadha Ben Ouanes are unavailable because of injuries, while Andri Fannar Baldursson is listed as unavailable. Benedyczak's status will be evaluated closer to kickoff.

The published Galatasaray starting lineup lists Uğurcan in goal, with Kaan, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, and Jakobs in defense. Torreira and Sara are named in midfield, while Yunus, Batrakov, Leao, and Deniz complete the lineup.

Kasimpasa's listed starting lineup features Gianniotis in goal and Winck, Mouanga, Ilie, and Ayberk in defense. Baldursson, Kerem, Rak Sakyi, and Rafferty are also included, alongside Ali Yavuz and Güven.