Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa is an Istanbul derby with a twist: the defending champions host the only unbeaten team in the Süper Lig. Galatasaray will be without head coach Okan Buruk on the touchline and have a Champions League trip to Barcelona coming up. Here’s everything you need: kick-off time, team news, predicted lineups, head-to-head record and our prediction.
Match Details: Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa
- Competition: Trendyol Süper Lig, Week 7
- Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 Turkey time (6pm BST / 6pm WAT / 7pm CEST / 1pm ET)
- Venue: RAMS Park, Istanbul
- TV: beIN Sports 1
Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa Preview
Galatasaray are second with 13 points from six games (four wins, one draw, one defeat). They have scored 13 goals but also conceded 10, which is a lot for a title contender.
Their home record is the big factor in this game. Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last 38 home league matches, with 30 wins and 8 draws. Their last home league defeat was against Fenerbahçe in May 2024.
Kasımpaşa are the story of the early season. After six weeks, Emre Belözoğlu’s side are the only unbeaten team in the league. They have drawn with Trabzonspor, Başakşehir, Amed Sportif and Konyaspor, and beaten Arca Çorum and Gençlerbirliği. That record leaves them eighth on 10 points, with seven goals scored and five conceded.
Galatasaray also have to manage their squad. With the Barcelona game in the Champions League straight after this, Buruk is reportedly planning to rotate.
Galatasaray Team News
- Okan Buruk (banned): He will not be on the bench. He received a one-match ban for unsporting conduct toward the referee in the Trabzonspor game.
- Lesley Ugochukwu (suspended): He is serving a two-match ban after a straight red card for a serious foul against Trabzonspor.
- Victor Osimhen, Günay Güvenç, Roland Sallai and Mario Lemina: all trained for part of the week. Whether they play will be decided on matchday.
- Wilfried Singo: has started individual training. His involvement depends on a final assessment.
Predicted Galatasaray XI: Uğurcan; Kaan, Sánchez, Abdülkerim, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Yunus, Batrakov, Leão; Deniz Gül
Kasımpaşa Team News
Kasımpaşa are missing Kamil Ahmet Çörekçi, Frimpong, Benedyczak and Ben Ouanes through injury.
Predicted Kasımpaşa XI: Gianniotis; Winck, Mouanga, Ilie, Ayberk; Baldursson, Kerem; Rak-Sakyi, Rafferty, Ali Yavuz; Güven
Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa Head-to-Head
This will be the 45th league meeting between the clubs. Galatasaray have won 27 of the previous 44, Kasımpaşa have won 8, and 9 ended in draws. Galatasaray lead 90-49 on goals.
At RAMS Park, the sides have met 15 times. Galatasaray have won 11, Kasımpaşa 3, and 1 was drawn.
Under Buruk, Galatasaray have played Kasımpaşa eight times in the league: five wins, two draws and one defeat.
Key Stats
- Galatasaray: 2nd, 13 points from 6 games, 13 scored and 10 conceded
- Kasımpaşa: 8th, 10 points from 6 games, the only unbeaten side in the league
- Galatasaray are unbeaten in 38 home league games (30 wins, 8 draws)
- Galatasaray have won 11 of 15 home meetings with Kasımpaşa at RAMS Park
Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa Prediction
Galatasaray’s home record and head-to-head history make them clear favourites. Still, rotation ahead of Barcelona, Buruk’s absence from the bench and a defence that has conceded 10 goals in six games give Kasımpaşa a real chance to score.
Prediction: Galatasaray 2-1 Kasımpaşa
Best angles: Galatasaray to win, and both teams to score.
FAQs
What time is Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa?
Kick-off is 20:00 Turkey time on Friday, 9 October 2026. That’s 6pm in the UK and Nigeria.
What channel is Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa on?
It’s live on beIN Sports 1 in Turkey.
Who is suspended for Galatasaray vs Kasımpaşa?
Lesley Ugochukwu is suspended, and coach Okan Buruk is banned from the bench.
Is Osimhen playing against Kasımpaşa?
It’s not confirmed. His status will be decided on matchday.
