Süper Lig Regular Season - 13
Galatasaray 3 - 2 FT Genclerbirligi
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' ↓ M. Lemina ↑Y. Demir
M. Niang (G. Gurpuz) 22'
32' Kazımcan Karataş
Thalisson Kelven 32'
↓ O. Ulgun ↑M. Mimaroglu 32'
40' ↓ W. Singo ↑M. Icardi
HT
46' ↓ Galatasaray ↑I. Gundogan
55' M. Icardi (K. Karatas)
57' B. A. Yilmaz
Thalisson Kelven 60'
Thalisson Kelven 60'
66' I. Gundogan (B. A. Yilmaz)
↓ G. Gurpuz ↑S. Onur 76'
↓ M. Niang ↑H. Onyekuru 76'
↓ S. Koita ↑D. Demir 77'
M. Mimaroglu (S. Onur) 77'
Dilhan Demir 79'
80' ↓ B. A. Yilmaz ↑A. Kutucu
80' ↓ L. Torreira ↑A. Unyay
84' İlkay Gündoğan
88' Roland Sallai
90'+3 Roland Sallai
90'+4 Roland Sallai
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Galatasaray
Goalkeepers
G. Guvenc 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
W. Singo 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Sanchez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
79%
Pass Acc
A. Bardakci 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
86
Passes
4
Duels
K. Karatas
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
M. Lemina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
L. Torreira
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
72
Passes
4
Duels
L. Sane
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Sara
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
62
Passes
7
Duels
R. Sallai 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
5
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Forwards
B. A. Yilmaz
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
BENCH
U. Cakir 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Sen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Unyay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gundogan 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
45
Minutes
8
Rating
G. Gurpuz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kocak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Icardi
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
50
Minutes
7.6
Rating
A. Kutucu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Demir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Balta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genclerbirligi
Goalkeepers
R. Velho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thalisson Kelven
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
D. Goutas 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Z. Zuzek
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Hanousek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Dele-Bashiru 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
O. Ulgun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
32
Entry
G. Gurpuz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
S. Koita
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
F. Tongya 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
M. Niang 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
E. Erenturk
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Uzum
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Osmanoglu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dursun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Demir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Varesanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Onur
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
14
Minutes
7.3
Rating
M. Mimaroglu 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
H. Onyekuru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ayaz Ozcan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/02/2023 | Galatasaray | 2 - 2 | Genclerbirligi | Friendlies Clubs | Kempinski Hotel Belek |
| 02/05/2021 | Genclerbirligi | 0 - 2 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Eryaman Stadyumu |
| 09/01/2021 | Galatasaray | 6 - 0 | Genclerbirligi | Süper Lig | Türk Telekom Stadyumu |
| 01/03/2020 | Galatasaray | 3 - 0 | Genclerbirligi | Süper Lig | Türk Telekom Stadyumu |
| 05/10/2019 | Genclerbirligi | 0 - 0 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Eryaman Stadyumu |
| 09/04/2018 | Genclerbirligi | 1 - 0 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
| 03/11/2017 | Galatasaray | 5 - 1 | Genclerbirligi | Süper Lig | Türk Telekom Stadı |
| 11/03/2017 | Galatasaray | 3 - 2 | Genclerbirligi | Süper Lig | Türk Telekom Stadı |
| 15/10/2016 | Genclerbirligi | 0 - 1 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
22/02/2023
02/05/2021
09/01/2021
01/03/2020
05/10/2019
09/04/2018
03/11/2017
11/03/2017
15/10/2016
Galatasaray Win
Genclerbirligi Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +20
P: 13 GD: +18
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +33
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +15
P: 20 GD: +15
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -6
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -12
P: 20 GD: -12
P: 20 GD: -25
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Galatasaray's Relentless Spectacle: Five Goals, Two Red Cards, One Crown
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. League leaders Galatasaray survived a frenetic 3-2 victory over Gençlerbirliği in a match that saw two dismissals, a three-goal blitz in 11 minutes, and the clinical precision of a title-chasing side.
Intensity: The Barrage Begins
Gençlerbirliği opened with intent. In the 22nd minute, M. Niang capitalised on G. Gurpuz's assist to stun the hosts. But Galatasaray's dominance—73% possession, 28 shots to 11—was suffocating. By the 55th minute, M. Icardi levelled; two minutes later, Barış Alper Yılmaz's intelligent movement restored the lead. The match's pivot arrived at the 60th-minute mark: Thalisson Kelven's red card reduced Gençlerbirliği to ten men. Galatasaray seized the moment ruthlessly. In the 66th minute, substitute İlkay Gündoğan struck from Yılmaz's assist—3-1, and the game appeared won.
Balance Shifts: The Comeback That Almost Was
Gençlerbirliği refused to surrender. In the 77th minute, M. Mimaroglu's goal, set up by substitute S. Onur, pulled them back to 3-2. The final whistle approached with tension mounting. In the 90th minute, VAR's intervention upgraded Roland Sallai's card to red, a bitter finale for Galatasaray. Yet the intensity of the closing stages—two dismissals, nine shots on target, six goalkeeper saves between them—underscored why this was unmissable. Leroy Sané's four key passes orchestrated Galatasaray's midfield balance; Yılmaz's 8.9 rating cemented his dominance.
The Title Race Narrative
Galatasaray sits atop the Süper Lig with 32 points from 13 matches—a 21-point cushion over 15th-placed Gençlerbirliği (11 points). This victory marked their tenth win in thirteen games. The stakes were clear: a six-pointer for the champions-in-waiting. Despite the late drama, Galatasaray's clinical finishing—9 shots on target from 28 attempts—and the numerical advantage after Kelven's dismissal proved decisive.
Key Questions
How did Thalisson Kelven's red card shift the match?
Gençlerbirliği dropped to ten men in the 60th minute. Galatasaray's aerial dominance and midfield control intensified; Gündoğan's goal followed minutes later.
Why was Barış Alper Yılmaz the standout performer?
One goal, one assist, four key passes, and an 8.9 rating. His intelligent positioning and movement unlocked Galatasaray's attacking rhythm throughout.
What caused this five-goal thriller?
39 combined shots, Galatasaray's 73% possession, and attacking intent from both sides. Gençlerbirliği's defensive vulnerabilities were mercilessly exploited.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Galatasaray's Coronation March Meets Gençlerbirliği's Relegation Nightmare
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. This isn't a match—it's a clash of parallel universes, where Galatasaray's title-winning machine collides with Gençlerbirliği's fight for survival, and the 25-point gulf between them tells you everything.
The Setup
Galatasaray sits imperious atop the table with 36 points from 15 games, their Balance obscene: 32 goals scored, 11 conceded. Gençlerbirliği clings to 11 points in 17th, bleeding goals (21 conceded against 14 scored) and wins (three in 14 games). The Stakes are survival itself—Gençlerbirliği's season hangs by a thread. Yet Galatasaray's dominance makes this a one-way street. Leroy Sané has ignited: two goals in four matches at a 7.6 rating, embodying the home side's relentless threat.
Key Battle
Gabriel Sara versus M'Baye Niang—midfield sovereignty determines tempo. Sara's five-game form (1 goal, 1 assist, 7.7 rating) shows he controls Galatasaray's rhythm; Niang's two-goal haul is Gençlerbirliği's only spark. Whoever dictates possession wins the narrative.
Our Prediction
Galatasaray suffocate early. Sané and Sara orchestrate waves of attacks, finding gaps in a Gençlerbirliği defence already fragile from 21 conceded goals. The visitors absorb pressure, offer a desperate counter—Niang's pace a fleeting threat—but Galatasaray's superiority is too vast. Final score: 3-0.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy watching a heavyweight spar with a novice. Galatasaray's dominance is predictable; better options elsewhere.
What's the predicted outcome?
Galatasaray 3-0. Home side controls from kickoff, Gençlerbirliği's defence overwhelmed by the 25-point gulf.
Where are Galatasaray and Gençlerbirliği in the league table?
Galatasaray: 1st, 36 points. Gençlerbirliği: 17th, 11 points. A chasm separates them.
What is Gençlerbirliği's current form?
Dire: LLWLL in five games. Three wins in 14 matches, 21 goals conceded. Relegation battle intensifies.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Leroy Sané: 2 goals in 4 matches, 7.6 average rating. Galatasaray's attacking engine.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.