Eyüpspor 0 - 0 FT Göztepe

Göztepe's 16 Shots Couldn't Break Eyüpspor's Wall

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. A defensive masterclass from Eyüpspor and clinical finishing failures from Göztepe turned this fixture into a test of defensive resolve—and the visitors failed to break through.

Possession Without Precision

Göztepe, sitting fifth in the title race, dominated possession with 58% but squandered their intensity advantage in the final third. A barrage of 16 shots—eight blocked, eight off target—painted a picture of desperation. The expected goals tally of 1.64 should have yielded at least one finish, but Eyüpspor's defensive balance proved impenetrable. Luccas Claro, rated 8.0 for his performance, was the lynchpin, reading every danger and snuffing out threats before they crystallised into genuine chances.

The Turning Point: Missed Opportunities

Göztepe's wastefulness defined the contest. With 1.64 xG and only 2 shots on target from 16 attempts, they lacked the clinical edge required to breach Eyüpspor's compact shape. Héliton's 7.5 rating underscored Göztepe's defensive solidity, yet it was their offensive impotence that cost them. Eyüpspor, by contrast, showed the discipline of a side fighting for survival—six shots, minimal fuss, maximum focus.

A Lifeline for the Strugglers

For Eyüpspor, languishing 14th with just 5 points from seven games, this draw feels like a reprieve. One win and two draws from their opening matches left them vulnerable to the drop, but holding Göztepe—a side unbeaten in seven—signals defensive intent. The stakes were high: Göztepe couldn't afford to slip up in the title race, while Eyüpspor needed points to avoid the relegation abyss. Neither side got what they came for, but Eyüpspor will take it.

Eyüpspor fighting stability, Göztepe chasing the pack

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This is where Eyüpspor’s search for stability crashes into Göztepe’s push to stay in the top group, turning an early-season date into a genuine measuring stick.

The Setup

On 27 September 2025, Eyüpspor and Göztepe meet in Süper Lig Regular Season - 7 action at the stadium. The calendar says early, but the table already frames the story. Göztepe sit 4th with 26 points from 14 games, beaten only twice and carrying strong Form. Eyüpspor are down in 15th on 13 points from 15 matches, struggling both to score and to keep things tight at the back.

Eyüpspor’s last five read DWDLL: a mini upturn abruptly cut by another wobble. Göztepe’s WDWWL line includes two wins from three away games, a 66.7% success rate that underlines how comfortable they are on the road. With the two sides combining for around three goals per game, this has all the ingredients for a busy scoreboard.

Futmetrix metrics tilt the Balance towards Göztepe, while the Stakes score underlines how important this feels despite the early gameweek. Eyüpspor’s defensive resilience and reliance on their goalkeeper will be tested by Göztepe’s structured possession game and away-game maturity.

Key Battle

The decisive struggle should come between Eyüpspor’s compact defensive block around their own box and Göztepe’s patient positional attacks. The hosts will likely sit in a mid-block, narrowing the centre and forcing play wide, inviting crosses and long spells without the ball. That conservatism protects their back line, but risks being pinned deep for long stretches.

Göztepe, by contrast, will try to stretch the pitch, circulate the ball quickly and repeatedly overload wide areas before attacking the space between full-back and centre-back. Set pieces could swing the contest: if Eyüpspor’s defensive unit and goalkeeper misjudge first contact, Göztepe’s crowding of the box can punish instantly. On the flip side, whenever Eyüpspor break cleanly, runs in behind Göztepe’s advanced line could generate the game’s clearest chances.

Our Prediction

Expect a tight match with fluctuating tempo. Eyüpspor are likely to prioritise defensive security from the opening whistle, leaning heavily on their keeper and refusing to open up. Göztepe should control territory and possession, probing patiently in the final third and forcing the hosts ever deeper.

As legs tire, transitions will open up: Eyüpspor breaking into space, Göztepe answering with sustained pressure and waves of attacks. With both sides underpinned by strong goalkeeping and clashing game plans, the scoreline may stay modest. Our prediction: Eyüpspor 1-1 Göztepe – a morale-building point for the hosts, and an away draw Göztepe can live with.