357th Showdown in the Derby
Galatasaray and Besiktas will face off for the 357th time in their history in tomorrow’s Trendyol Super Lig match. This rivalry began with Besiktas’ 2-0 win at Taksim Stadium on August 22, 1924. Out of the 356 encounters so far, Galatasaray has won 127, while Besiktas has secured 115 victories, with 114 matches ending in a draw. Galatasaray has scored 496 goals compared to Besiktas’ 469 in these matchups.
League Advantage for Galatasaray
In the 132 league matches between these two teams, Galatasaray holds the edge with 50 wins, while Besiktas has won 39 times, and 43 games have ended in a draw. In league encounters, Galatasaray has scored 162 goals, while Besiktas has netted 140.
Stronghold at RAMS Park
Galatasaray has enjoyed dominance over Besiktas at Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park since it opened in 2011. Out of 14 home games against Besiktas, Galatasaray has won 10, drawn twice, and lost twice, scoring 23 goals and conceding 10.
Seven-Game Unbeaten Streak at Home
Galatasaray remains unbeaten in their last seven home derbies against Besiktas, with six wins and one draw. The “Cimbom” team has managed to keep Besiktas at bay, winning their last four home matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding only four in these seven games. In three of these encounters, Galatasaray kept a clean sheet, allowing more than one goal in just one of the remaining matches.
