The top soccer league in Turkey has seen a surge of interest among fans, thanks to big names that have been part of it, from Sneijder to Gomis, from Nasri to Van Persie and Balotelli. We’ve decided to create a section dedicated to betting on the Süper Lig, providing you with all the information you need about Turkish soccer. Let’s start with the best bookmakers available.
The bookmakers listed in the table are the top performers in the Süper Lig along with their welcome bonuses. Why were they chosen? We selected them after careful analysis of various parameters, which we’ll discuss further. First, some insights on the Turkish league: records and statistics, the most common betting markets, and more. Let’s embark on our journey to the Bosporus to explore the world of Turkish betting!
Essential Information for Betting on the Süper Lig
Betting on the Süper Lig means being a true soccer enthusiast: although the Turkish league has been gaining visibility in recent years, understanding its dynamics and key players, aside from those teams competing in European tournaments, requires real expertise. Before putting any money down, it's crucial to know the format and the main clubs.
The first Turkish league was held in Istanbul in 1904, leading to a series of regional leagues that were then unified in 1959 with the inaugural Süper Lig, won by Fenerbahçe. After various changes in the format and number of participants, we have arrived at the current structure, which consists of 18 teams forming a single round-robin league, with home and away matches.
As highlighted in the table alongside, the Turkish league features 3 direct relegations, with no playoff rounds, similar to betting on our own MLS. The champion team gains direct entry to the group stage of the Champions League, while the runner-up faces the preliminary rounds.
The teams in third and fourth place, along with the winner of the Turkish Cup, will participate in the qualification rounds for the Europa League, a competition where Turkish teams are often tough competitors, especially at home. Since 2006, the Turkish Super Cup has also been introduced, awarded to the winner of the match between the national champions and the Turkish Cup winners. The summer and winter transfer windows align with those of other major European leagues, and the tournament runs from August to May.
The Most Significant Clubs in Turkey
Only six teams have won the Turkish championship, and of these, four are from Istanbul: you can find them in the table below. Sportsbooks for the Süper Lig tend to set odds that reflect the strength of teams like Galatasaray, Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, and Başakşehir. The clubs from the capital also boast the largest fan bases, even abroad, as evidenced by their social media following, which is bolstered by the strong Turkish emigration to other European countries, like Germany.
GalatasarayFenerbahçeBeşiktaşTrabzonsporBursasporBaşakşehirSignificant Records of Turkish Teams
Istanbul's dominance in Turkish football is clear from the blue boxes below, which highlight five important records from the top division. The main players are Galatasaray (the club of the secular bourgeoisie) and Beşiktaş (the historic multi-sport club located in the neighborhood of the same name), which could be useful for your bets on the Süper Lig.
