TURKEY › SüPER LIG
18.04.2026 17:00
Eryaman Stadium
Referee: B. Kolak
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Match Timeline
Galatasaray
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
⚽
2'
M. Icardi · Assist: Y. Akgun
Galatasaray
⚽
35'
Y. Akgun · Assist: Gabriel Sara
Galatasaray
🔄
46'
O. Ulgun ↔ M. Mimaroglu
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
🔄
46'
G. Gurpuz ↔ A. Traore
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
🟨
48'
Roland Sallai
Galatasaray
🟨
50'
Franco Tongya
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
VAR
64'
Leroy Sane
Galatasaray
🔄
65'
R. Sallai ↔ S. Boey
Galatasaray
⚽
66'
M. Niang · Assist: A. Traore
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
🔄
77'
Gabriel Sara ↔ M. Lemina
Galatasaray
🔄
78'
M. Icardi ↔ N. Lang
Galatasaray
🟨
81'
Zan Zuzek
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
🔄
82'
S. Koita ↔ C. Canak
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
🔄
87'
F. Tongya ↔ S. Onur
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
🔄
87'
Y. Akgun ↔ E. Elmali
Galatasaray
🔄
87'
L. Torreira ↔ K. Ayhan
Galatasaray
🟨
89'
Uğurcan Çakır
Galatasaray

Gençlerbirliği S.K. vs Galatasaray Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 68.1%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 61.2%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 73.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
68.1%
- ▥
BTTS BTTS Yes
61.2%
- ▥
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
73.3%
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Probability Distribution
Gençlerbirliği S.K. Win 17.1%
Draw 14.8%
Galatasaray Win 68.1%
Expected Goals (xG)
Gençlerbirliği S.K.1
Galatasaray1.81
Recent Form (Last 5)
Gençlerbirliği S.K. Gençlerbirliği S.K.
WWDLW
28 GF / 42 GA
Galatasaray Galatasaray
WLDWL
88 GF / 45 GA
Key Stats
0.97
Average Goals Scored
2.05
1.45
Average Goals Conceded
1.05
15
BTTS Yes
22
15
Over 2.5
26
3.24
Shots on Goal
5.49

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Gençlerbirliği S.K. Gençlerbirliği S.K. 29 matches
Galatasaray Galatasaray 43 matches
Gençlerbirliği S.K. Statistic Galatasaray
6 Wins 27
7 Draws 6
16 Losses 10
28 Goals For 88
42 Goals Against 45
0.97 Avg Goals Scored 2.05
1.45 Avg Goals Conceded 1.05
15 BTTS Yes 22
19 Over 1.5 35
15 Over 2.5 26
6 Over 3.5 18
5 Clean Sheets 14
12 Failed To Score 8
3.24 Shots On Goal 5.49
10.52 Total Shots 15.28
4.03 Corners 5
42.4% Ball Possession 59%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by Galatasaray's more proactive style and Gençlerbirliği S.K.'s more cautious structure. Both teams have notable availability concerns, so squad depth and in-game adjustments could matter more than usual. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Galatasaray. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Gençlerbirliği S.K. expected to line up in 4-1-4-1 and Galatasaray in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Galatasaray having the stronger overall control. Galatasaray carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 1 with 68 points while Gençlerbirliği S.K. sit 15 on 25, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. Gençlerbirliği S.K. have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors.

Gençlerbirliği S.K. Analysis

With 25 points from 29 games and a place of 15, Gençlerbirliği S.K. still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 6 wins, 7 draws, and 16 defeats, and the 28:42 goal record continues to suggest poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls on Sekou Koita (6 goals), M. Mimaroglu (4 goals), Oğulcan Ülgün (4 goals), with creative support from G. Gurpuz (5 assists), M. Mimaroglu (2 assists), Oğulcan Ülgün (2 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with P. Etebo, M. Kyabou, A. Sahindere unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Galatasaray Analysis

Galatasaray come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 1 place with 68 points after 29 matches. The return of 21 wins, 5 draws, and 3 defeats, together with goals at 67:22, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through M. Icardi (13 goals), V. Osimhen (12 goals), B. A. Yilmaz (7 goals), with creative support from B. A. Yilmaz (10 assists), Y. Akgun (8 assists), L. Sane (5 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. Away from home, their record of 10 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. Although they are without M. Baltaci, V. Osimhen, G. Guvenc, that absence is especially important because it affects one of their main scoring outlets.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Gençlerbirliği S.K. won 2 times, Galatasaray won 10 times, while 3 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 13:33 from Gençlerbirliği S.K.'s perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 3.07 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (85.2%)
Predicted formations: Gençlerbirliği S.K. 4-1-4-1 / Galatasaray 4-2-3-1
Missing players: Gençlerbirliği S.K. 5, Galatasaray 4
H2H summary: Gençlerbirliği S.K. wins 2, draws 3, Galatasaray wins 10

Standings

Super Lig
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 34 24 5 5 77:30 47 77
L W L W W
2 34 21 11 2 77:37 40 74
D W W L D
3 34 20 9 5 61:39 22 69
L W D L D
4 34 17 9 8 59:40 19 60
D L W D L
5 34 16 9 9 58:35 23 57
W W L W D
6 34 14 13 7 42:32 10 55
L W D W D
7 34 13 12 9 46:45 1 51
W L W W W
8 34 10 11 13 46:52 -6 41
D L W L D
9 34 10 10 14 43:50 -7 40
L L L W W
10 34 9 10 15 26:38 -12 37
L L D L D
11 34 7 16 11 41:41 0 37
L W D L L
12 34 9 10 15 43:58 -15 37
L L L L W
13 34 8 11 15 33:49 -16 35
W L D L W
14 34 9 7 18 36:47 -11 34
W W L W L
15 34 8 9 17 33:48 -15 33
D W D W W
16 34 8 8 18 33:55 -22 32
W L D L L
17 34 6 12 16 27:62 -35 30
W L D W L
18 34 8 6 20 31:54 -23 30
W W W D L
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