Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen will spearhead Galatasaray’s attack as the Turkish champions travel to face Göztepe in their second-to-last league match, aiming to close the season on a strong note.
Galatasaray clinched the Süper Lig title last weekend and will be looking to add another win to their tally when they take on a mid-table Göztepe side.
Osimhen, the league’s top scorer, remains central to coach Okan Buruk’s plans. His form has been pivotal, and Galatasaray will count on him once again to make the difference up front.
The Istanbul giants sit comfortably on 89 points, while Göztepe are eighth with 47—a wide gap that reflects the gulf in quality between the two teams.
However, Göztepe, in their first season back in the top flight, have made their home ground a tough venue for visitors.
Only Fenerbahçe boast a better home record than Göztepe, who have picked up 36 points at the Gürsel Aksel Stadium.
🇹🇷 Victor Osimhen completes an unbelievable season with Galatasaray:
▪️ Most goals ever by a foreign player (35) 🇳🇬⚽️
▪️ Turkish Cup 🏆✅
▪️ Turkish Super Lig 🏆✅🆕Flying high 🦅 pic.twitter.com/eFxbwV05HN
— LiveScore (@livescore) May 18, 2025
Correct Score Prediction: Göztepe vs Galatasaray
Galatasaray, clearly the most consistent team in Turkey this season, will back themselves against a Göztepe side known for their home resilience.
Last weekend, Galatasaray brushed aside Kayserispor 3-0, while Göztepe were outclassed 6-2 by Rizespor in a match that exposed their fatigue, despite being safe from relegation.
Göztepe have won just twice in their last six matches and now face a Galatasaray side powered by Osimhen’s goal-scoring form, having won six straight games.
Prediction: Göztepe 0-2 Galatasaray
Osimhen eyes more goals to etch his name in Galatasaray history
After joining Galatasaray at the start of the season and missing the first four matches, Victor Osimhen has lit up the league with a stellar debut campaign.
The Super Eagles forward has already broken Mario Jardel’s record for most goals by a foreigner in a single Turkish league season, netting 34 times.
As Galatasaray head to Göztepe, the 26-year-old striker will be looking to increase his league tally of 25 goals, staying ahead of İstanbul Başakşehir’s Krzysztof Piątek (21 goals) and Trabzonspor’s Simon Banza (19 goals) in the race for the Golden Boot.
