BB Erzurumspor will face Galatasaray at Kazim Karabekir Stadium on Friday in the second round of the 2026-27 Turkish Super Lig season, as both teams aim to recover from their differing results in the opening week. The reigning champions managed to secure only a draw in their first match, while Erzurumspor experienced a tough loss in their return to the top division. Galatasaray salvaged a dramatic 2-2 tie against newly promoted Corum FK, thanks to a last-minute header from Victor Osimhen, who had earlier given them the lead before the visitors, despite being down to ten men, turned the game around briefly. Statistically, Okan Buruk's team was dominant, outshooting Corum 38 to 8 and achieving 2.90 expected goals compared to just 0.61 for their opponents. Nonetheless, they needed a late goal to avoid what would have been a surprising defeat, marking their ninth consecutive match in which they conceded a goal across all competitions. Osimhen's two goals came amidst ongoing transfer rumors linking him to Arsenal, but Buruk will be hopeful that the striker’s performance indicates his commitment to Galatasaray's title defense, despite the speculation about his future. Buruk will certainly be looking for a more solid defensive showing after the issues that arose against Corum. Galatasaray also boasts a strong track record against Erzurumspor, remaining unbeaten in their last four encounters since 2018, with three wins and one draw. Their last meeting in the Super Lig in 2021 saw them secure a 2-0 victory. On the other hand, Erzurumspor faced a challenging return to the top tier, suffering a 3-0 defeat at home to fellow promoted team Amed in their opening match.