The club was aiming for an unprecedented twentieth league title, after winning the Süper Lig in the previous season.

In Europe, Galatasaray competed in the UEFA Champions League for a thirteenth season.

In addition, shots on target were taken into account and were used to decide the tournament winners if teams were level on points and goal difference.

The final was contested in a neutral ground as a one-off match.

The winners were awarded fifty medals per club along with the Turkish Cup trophy.