Istanbul BB last week beat Denizlispor on the road with an exciting match. I couldn't count the number of errors made by the defenses of both teams. It is sure that they are playing one of the most open football in our league. Istanbul BB didn't loose any of the game this season they played against three big teams. Their matches with three big teams this season;

İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor - Fenerbahçe.: 2-0

Beşiktaş - İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor...: 0-0

Galatasaray - İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor: 2-2

Fenerbahçe - İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor.: 2-2

İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor - Beşiktaş...: 2-1

Eyes will be on the Istanbul BB forward Necati Ates who is on loan from Galatasaray. He was loaned in winter transfer window and scored for the team 8 goals. Despite he was on the shadow of the Ibrahim Akin, his consistency made him the most reliable part of the team attack. Last week he scored twice against Denizlispor. He tole the media that he will do best to his ex-team to score goal.

Galatasaray under pressure after Fenerbahce won their match yesterday. Out form attackers is the biggest problem for Galatasaray. Unlike many teams they play with two forwards and sometimes make it three but in last six weeks Galatasaray scored only five goals. Only one of those goals came from a forward. Accorging to Fanatik Galatasaray today play with different tactic with alone forward Umit Karan. This can be better for the team because midfield remain weak in many matches. Duo to lack of creativity Galatasaray also elimiated from the cup in midweek. They failed to create chances during the match.

Despite poor offensive performace Galatasaray defense looked though in recent games. But some injury problems occured there. Song is definetely out duo to injury. Other two center backs Servet Cetin and Emre Gungor has injuries and they are doubtful. But i think they both will play. Istanbul BB plays open football and i think they can score here at least a goal. Galatasaray have to score and if they are down have to take risks to challenge title. Depite the surrent underish nature of the Galatasaray i will go over 2.5 here.

Probably line ups:

İSTANBUL BŞB.

Hasagic; Mert, Cesario, Volkan, Aydın; Kerim, Efe, Tjikuzu, Erman; İbrahim Akin, Necati

GALATASARAY

Aykut; Sabri, Servet, Emre, Volkan; M. Topal, Baris, Ayhan, Lincoln, Arda;

Umit Karan.

Pick : Over 2.5
Odds : 2.10
Stake : 9 / 10
Bookmaker : Stan James
Date : 2008-04-20
Match Result : 0-3
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