From this weekend’s fixture list, we selected six matches from the Turkish Süper Lig, La Liga, the Premier League, and Ligue 1 and provide our analysis and predictions.
Konyaspor vs Galatasaray
Match Analysis
Konyaspor, who have not won a league match since October 26, 2025 and have practically forgotten what victory feels like, host a Galatasaray side in outstanding form. Galatasaray gained tremendous morale by defeating Juventus FC 5–2 in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage, delivering a dominant performance.
Although the home side are fighting to avoid relegation, they have not been playing good football and are considered one of the most likely teams to go down this season. Taking into account squad quality, overall playing level, and current form, Galatasaray—clear favorites for the title—are expected to secure another away victory without error.
Prediction
Away Win ✖
CA Osasuna vs Real Madrid
Match Analysis
Real Madrid continued their strong run of form with a win away at SL Benfica and head into this fixture with high morale. After Barcelona dropped points last week, Madrid also moved to the top of the table. They now travel to face Osasuna.
Although Real Madrid will take the field with a clear must-win mentality, Osasuna are capable of making life difficult at home. In fact, they are unbeaten in their last five home matches. For that reason, even if Real Madrid are the clear favorites on paper, opting for a goals-based selection focused on the visitors rather than simply backing the match result appears to be the safer and more logical approach.
Prediction
Away Team Over 1.5 Goals ✖
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
Match Analysis
Arsenal’s unexpected draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers—despite being heavy favorites—has handed Manchester City a major opportunity in the title race. After a brief period of poor form caused by injuries and mental setbacks, City regained momentum with a string of victories, highlighted by a remarkable comeback away at Liverpool FC that significantly boosted morale. Arsenal’s slip-up has further strengthened belief within the Man City camp that the title is within reach.
As a result, Guardiola and his players are expected to approach this fixture with an absolute must-win mentality against a Newcastle United side that have shown inconsistency in the league. While Newcastle always carry the potential to be a difficult opponent, Manchester City are unlikely to let this opportunity slip—especially considering their dominant record in recent meetings at the Etihad Stadium, where they have won the last ten encounters between the two sides.
Prediction
Home Win ✔
Paris Saint-Germain vs FC Metz
Match Analysis
After surrendering the top spot to RC Lens following a frustrating defeat to Stade Rennais FC last week, PSG found some relief by coming from behind to defeat AS Monaco away in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage. However, the match that truly offers them a chance to make amends with their supporters is this league fixture at home against Metz, one of the weakest sides in the competition and widely expected to be relegated.
With Lens—who have capitalized whenever PSG have dropped points—set to face Monaco this week, Luis Enrique and his players are fully aware that this is a must-win encounter. While the possibility of squad rotation against a weaker opponent could introduce a degree of risk, PSG are still expected to secure a clear and convincing victory.
Prediction
Home Win (-1.5) ✔
Beşiktaş JK vs Göztepe
Match Analysis
Beşiktaş gained significant morale with their away win against Başakşehir FK, and it was evident that the new signings are gradually adapting while a positive atmosphere is forming within the squad. That boost in confidence is likely to carry into this fixture.
Göztepe, although one of the competitive sides in the league earlier this season, have struggled to secure wins in recent weeks. They may be entering the kind of downturn that often follows a strong start for teams of this profile. Another defeat in this away fixture could further confirm that decline.
With the momentum gained from the Başakşehir victory, the black-and-white side are expected to overcome a Göztepe team that has recently found it difficult to win and potentially spark a new winning streak.
Prediction
Home Win ✔
RC Strasbourg Alsace vs Olympique Lyon
Match Analysis
Lyon, who have reduced the gap to the league leaders to seven points thanks to their excellent form, travel to face Strasbourg in a challenging away fixture this week. The home side, fighting for a place in European competitions, are not a team that struggles to score and have the potential to make matches difficult for their opponents.
Although Lyon’s outstanding form makes them the favorites on paper, Strasbourg are far from an easy opponent—especially on home soil. For that reason, rather than choosing a side, opting for both teams to score appears to be the safer and more logical approach.
Prediction
Both Teams to Score (Yes) ✔