Galatasaray-Gaziantep Clash: When & Where to WATCH! Don't Miss Out!

Galatasaray and Gaziantep FK lock horns tonight in a crucial week 18 Süper Lig clash. With the second half of the season kicking off, Galatasaray are desperate for a win at their home ground, RAMS Park, to maintain their title aspirations. It's poised to be an electric atmosphere, and frankly, after the winter break, I'm itching for some real football action again!

Galatasaray-Gaziantep Clash: When & Where to WATCH...

The match is scheduled for an 8:00 PM local time kickoff, and for those of us not lucky enough to be at the stadium, beIN Sports 1 will be broadcasting the game live. Here's a quick rundown of the key details:

• Teams: Galatasaray vs. Gaziantep FK
• Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM (Local Time)
• Venue: RAMS Park
• Broadcasting Channel: beIN Sports 1

The confirmed starting lineups are as follows. Galatasaray will field Uğurcan in goal, with a defensive line of Sallai, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, and Eren. The midfield consists of Lemina and İlkay, with Yunus and Sane supporting Barış Alper and Icardi upfront. Gaziantep FK will counter with Zafer in goal, supported by Luis Perez, Arda, Mujakic, and Melih in defense. The midfield sees Sangare and Ogün anchoring, with Yusuf, Maxim, and Draguş providing the creative spark for Bayo up front.

Galatasaray, currently sitting pretty at the top of the league table with 13 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 loss, are undoubtedly the favorites. However, Gaziantep FK, under the guidance of Burak Yılmaz, have been quietly effective, occupying a respectable 9th place with 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. They'll be no pushovers, that's for sure. They will be looking to build on their momentum.

Historically, Galatasaray has dominated this fixture, winning 11 of the 13 previous Süper Lig encounters (including one by default), while Gaziantep FK has only managed a single victory. One match ended in a draw. In those games, Galatasaray has scored 30 goals to Gaziantep FK's 11. Let's not forget Galatasaray's comfortable 3-0 victory in the first leg earlier this season.

However, both teams have key players missing. Galatasaray will be without the tenacious Lucas Torreira due to suspension, while Victor Osimhen and Ismail Jakobs are on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. Gabriel Sara is also sidelined through injury. On the Gaziantep FK side, Mbakata, Abena, and Kozlowski are ruled out with injuries, and Rodrigues, Tayyip Talha, and Cam are also unavailable. One interesting note, goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır is expected to return to the starting lineup after missing recent games, which could be a significant boost for Galatasaray's defensive stability.

So, all in all, expect an exciting match, folks. Will Galatasaray continue their dominance, or can Gaziantep FK pull off an upset? Tune in to find out!