Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will be looking to build on his recent scoring form when Galatasaray travel to face an out-of-sorts Samsunspor side.
The on-loan Napoli forward struck twice in Galatasaray’s recent Turkish Cup quarter-final victory over Fenerbahçe and will be keen to replicate that form as the Istanbul giants look to maintain momentum in their pursuit of the league title.
The two sides head into the encounter with Galatasaray firmly atop the league table on 71 points, holding a commanding 20-point advantage over their Friday opponents, third-placed Samsunspor.
Osimhen has been a driving force for Okan Buruk’s side this season, netting an impressive 28 goals across all competitions—including 20 in 32 Super Lig appearances—while also contributing five assists.
With Galatasaray aiming to consolidate their position at the top of the table, the in-form Nigerian forward will undoubtedly be the key man to watch.
Correct score prediction: Samunspor vs Galatasaray
The two teams have faced each other three times in recent seasons, with Galatasaray maintaining a perfect record, winning all three encounters. Samsunspor has yet to secure a victory in these meetings, with the most recent clash ending in a 2-0 triumph for Galatasaray.
Heading into this match, Galatasaray will look to bounce back after suffering their first defeat of the season in their previous Super Lig outing against Beşiktaş. Meanwhile, Samsunspor have struggled, losing two consecutive matches and securing just one win in their last five games, alongside two draws and two defeats.
With Osimhen in stellar form, Galatasaray are widely expected to complete a double over the out-of-sorts Samsunspor and extend their dominance in the league.
Prediction: Samunspor 1:3 Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen holds the key as Galatasaray fight to stay top
Osimhen will be central to Galatasaray’s hopes of holding onto their lead at the summit of the Turkish Super Lig.
With just a three-point cushion separating them from fierce rivals Fenerbahçe, every match now carries title-defining weight.
Osimhen’s red-hot form and big-game mentality make him the ideal weapon as Galatasaray aim to bounce back from their recent league defeat and reassert their dominance.
Against a struggling Samsunspor side, the 26-year-old's sharpness in front of goal could be the difference as the Red-Yellows look to secure all three points and keep their title defence firmly on track.
