Galatasaray will host Villarreal at Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex in a friendly on Saturday. This is the final preseason match for both teams, and they will look to wrap up on a positive note.
Cimbom have struggled in the preseason thus far, and after a 5-1 win over second-tier side Ümraniyespor last month, they are winless in their last three games. They faced Rennes last week and were held to a 3-3 draw. Victor Osimhen, Gabriel Sara, and Barış Alper Yılmaz were on the scoresheet in that match.
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El Submarino Amarillo met Levante in their previous friendly and registered a 1-0 win. It was a closed-door friendly that took place at their training ground, and Logan Costa scored the winner in the 62nd minute.
Galatasaray vs Villarreal head-to-head stats and key numbers
- The two teams have met three times, with one of these meetings being a friendly. The visitors have an unbeaten record in these games, recording two wins.
- They met in the third round of the erstwhile UEFA Cup in 2004, and El Submarino Amarillo secured a 5-2 win on aggregate.
- They last met in a friendly in 2022 at Saturday’s venue, and the visitors secured a 4-3 win.
- Galatasaray have suffered just one defeat at home in 2026, including friendly games.
- Villarreal have scored one goal each in their last three friendlies.
- The hosts have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five friendlies.
- El Submarino Amarillo have failed to score in just one of their six friendlies in this preseason thus far.
Galatasaray vs Villarreal prediction
Cimbom have conceded three goals each in their last two friendlies and will look to improve upon their defensive performance here. Interestingly, they have scored five goals in their two home meetings against the visitors.
İlkay Gündoğan and goalscorer from the draw against Rennes, Barış Yılmaz, were two of the players to come off the bench in the second half last week, and they might get the nod to start here.
El Submarino Amarillo have won four of their last five friendlies and will look to build on that form. Interestingly, they have an unbeaten record against the hosts and will look to keep that run intact.
Péter Gulácsi made his maiden appearance last week and is expected to start here as well.
Both teams are expected to field strong starting XIs in their last friendly of the season and will likely settle for a draw.
Prediction: Galatasaray 2-2 Villarreal
Galatasaray vs Villarreal betting tips
Tip 1: Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
Edited by Shubham Dupare
