GIR vs GAL Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Giresunspor vs Galatasaray Turkish League Fixtures August 17

GIR vs GAL Dream11: Galatasaray will be back in action later tonight as they take on Giresunspor for the first game of the new season. It was heart break for Galatasaray, as it as Besiktas that emerged as champions due to the better goal difference. However, they will be expected to bounce back, and will aim to go the distance in the hunt for glory.

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Meanwhile, Giresunspor finished at the 2nd spot with 70 points  in the lower division, but earned themselves a promotion in the Super Lig. They have a difficult first fixture ahead, and will have to pull up their socks in order to prevent dropped points versus Galatasaray. Nevertheless, it could turn out to be an entertaining game of football.

Date: August 17, Tuesday
Kick-Off: 12:15 am (ist)
Venue: Cotanak Stadyumu

Turkish League Table: This is the first game of the season for both sides.

Watch Turkish League Live Stream and Live Score: No Coverage in India.

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Giresunspor: LDLL

Galatasaray: WDLL

Head to Head

Both sides last met way back in 2006, and it was Galatasaray that registered a 5-0 win.

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Giresunspor News

Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury concerns

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Piri should be starting in at goal.
• Yarvu, Douglas, Perez and Tut could line up as the back four in defence.
• Traore, and Pelupessy could partner along in central midfield.
• Serginho, Flavio, Diabate and Balde should be starting higher up the pitch.

Giresunspor Starting XI (Likely)

Piri
Yavru
Douglas
Perez
Tut
Traore
Pelupessy
Seriginho
Flavio
Dlabate
Balde

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Galatasaray News

Injury Report and Unavailability: Omar Elabdelloui is ruled out due to injury.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Muslera should be starting in at goal.
• Yedlin, Luyindama, Marcao and Aanholt could feature in as the back four in defence.
• Antalyali should start in central midfield.
• Akturkoglu, Kutlu, Kara and Babel could provide the service to Mohamed up front.

Galatasaray Starting XI (Likely)

Muslera
Yedlin
Luyindama
Marcao
Aanholt
Antaiyali
Akturkoglu
Kutu
Kara
Babel
Mohamed

Fantasy Football Tips

Captain Options

Ibrahim Balde can play a pivotal role in the final third region for Giresunspor. Balde bagged 19 goals from 29 appearances last season. He can be included to the GIR vs GAL Dream11 Team.

Mostafa Mohamed has impressed in the final third region for Galatasaray. The centre forward had nine goals from 17 appearances last season. He can be added to the GIR vs GAL Dream11 Fantasy Football side as well.

Differential Pick

Ryan Babel secured eight goals from 37 appearances last season, and does have the potential to impress even more in the season ahead.

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GIR vs GAL Dream 11 Teams

GK: F Muslera
DEF: P v Aanholt, C Luyindama, H Tut, D S Bacelar
MID: A Kara, H Traore, J Pelupessy
FOR: R Babel, M Mohamed, I Balde

Likely Winner: 

Giresunsmpor might have impressed in the lower division last season, but coming up against Turkish Giants Galatasaray could prove to be a heft task. Considering the depth in quality, as well as the experience Galtasaray have in their locker, they will be heading in as the favorites to win as per the GIR vs GAL Today Match Prediction Odds.

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