After a comeback victory against Antalya in Turkcell Super League, Galatasaray did not mind the last group match against Sturm Graz in Uefa Europa League and recorded a narrow defeat. Coach Frank Rijkaard placed a team with many youngsters and support players in Austria. Most of the regulars have stayed in Istanbul to rest. In this game, the long term absents like Gokhan Zan and Milan Baros remain sidelined again. Shabani Nonda is also rated as highly doubtful. But Mustafa Sarp, who missed the last league clash due to his suspension, is back and should start in the first eleven. Genclerbirligi travel to Istanbul with problems at back. The regular defenders like Ilhan Eker and Ivan Radeljic will miss the game due to their suspensions. Mahmut Boz and Murat Kalkan are expected to replace them at back. Mustafa Pektemek is also injured. Galatasaray is the favourite of the match; but Genclerbirligi has a speedy midfield and dangerous counter attacks. So it could be risky to bet on the home team's victory. But I believe that there will some goals in the rainy weather. Total goals 2-3 is the most logical choice.

Here are probable formations of both teams:

Galatasaray (4-3-3): Leo Franco, Ugur Ucar, Servet Cetin, Mehmet Topal, Hakan Balta, Ayhan Akman, Baris Ozbek, Mustafa Sarp, Arda Turan, Abdul Kader Keita, Harry Kewell

Genclerbirligi (4-4-2): Serdar Kulbilge, Orhan Sam, Mahmut Boz, Aykut Demir, Murat Kalkan, Kerem Seras, Cem Can, Hursit Meric, Burhan Eser, Sandro Da Silva Mendoca, Floresta Kahe

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TURKCELL SUPER LEAGUE

GALATASARAY - GENCLERBIRLIGI

Date: 19.12.2009 20:00 (Local Time)
Venue: Ali Sami Yen Stadium
Refree: Kuddusi Muftuoglu
My Tip: Total goals (2-3)
Odd: 2,05
Bookmaker: Expekt