Who's in your Galatasaray Starting 11?

Galatasaray predicted lineup vs Kocaelispor1 UNAVAILABLE

Galatasaray are without Lemina at home to Kocaelispor in the Süper Lig, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Çakır in goal, a back five of Sallai, Sánchez, Jakobs, Bardakcı and Lemina, and Osimhen and Yılmaz further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKÇakır
2. DEFSallai
3. DEFSánchez
4. DEFJakobs
5. DEFBardakcı
6. DEFLeminaOut
7. MIDSara
8. MIDTorreira
9. MIDAkgün
10. FWDOsimhenDoubtful
11. FWDYılmaz

Team news

• Unavailable: Lemina (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
• Doubtful: Osimhen.
• Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Galatasaray, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is Galatasaray's expected lineup?

Galatasaray are without Lemina at home to Kocaelispor in the Süper Lig, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Çakır in goal, a back five of Sallai, Sánchez, Jakobs, Bardakcı and Lemina, and Osimhen and Yılmaz further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Çakır, Sallai, Sánchez, Jakobs, Bardakcı, Lemina (out), Sara, Torreira, Akgün, Osimhen, Yılmaz.

Who started Galatasaray's last match?

Galatasaray's starting XI on 4 Sept 2026 in the Süper Lig (4-2-3-1): U. Çakır, R. Sallai, D. Sánchez, M. Lemina, I. Jakobs, L. Torreira, Gabriel Sara, L. Sané, A. Batrakov, Y. Akgün, V. Osimhen.

What was Galatasaray's last result?

Galatasaray beat Başakşehir 3–2 on 4 Sept 2026.

When did Galatasaray last win?

Galatasaray last won on 4 Sept 2026, beating Başakşehir 3–2.

Who takes penalties for Galatasaray?

V. Osimhen has taken the most penalties for Galatasaray this season, scoring 1 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Galatasaray this season?

D. Sánchez leads with 6 starts for Galatasaray across all competitions this season.

What formation does Galatasaray use most often?

Galatasaray have used a 4-2-3-1 in 6 of their 6 matches this season.

Which Galatasaray goalkeeper has started the most this season?

U. Cakir has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Galatasaray this season, starting 5 matches.

Which Galatasaray defender has started the most this season?

D. Sanchez has made the most starts as defender for Galatasaray this season, starting 6 matches.

Which Galatasaray midfielder has started the most this season?

Y. Akgun has made the most starts as midfielder for Galatasaray this season, starting 6 matches.

Which Galatasaray forward has started the most this season?

B. A. Yilmaz has made the most starts as forward for Galatasaray this season, starting 5 matches.