Süper Lig Gameweek 1
Gaziantep FK 0 - 3 FT Galatasaray
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' Kévin Rodrigues
B. A. Yilmaz 12'
E. Elmali (B. A. Yilmaz) 16'
35' ↓ S. M'Bakata ↑E. Kulasin
41' Alexandru Maxim
Davinson Sánchez 41'
Lucas Torreira 41'
Mario Lemina 42'
B. A. Yilmaz 45'
HT
46' ↓ C. Lungoyi ↑B. Ndiaye
↓ M. Lemina ↑K. Ayhan 65'
↓ Y. Akgun ↑I. Jakobs 66'
↓ L. Torreira ↑B. Kutlu 66'
↓ D. Sanchez ↑A. Unyay 66'
67' ↓ A. Maxim ↑S. Dioudis
↓ E. Elmali ↑N. Zaniolo 73'
79' ↓ E. Boateng ↑O. Ozcicek
79' ↓ D. Sorescu ↑M. Cihan
Abdülkerim Bardakcı 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gaziantep FK
Goalkeepers
Burak Bozan 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Defenders
Salem M'Bakata 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
Myenty Abena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arda Kızıldağ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Rodrigues
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Midfielders
Juninho Bacuna
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Kacper Kozłowski 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Deian Sorescu
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Alexandru Maxim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
C. Lungoyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Emmanuel Boateng
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Sokratis Dioudis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Semih Güler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Ndiaye
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mirza Cihan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ogün Özçiçek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gunes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kuzey Ege Bulgulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osman Kalin Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enver Kulašin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Basyigit
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Galatasaray
Goalkeepers
Günay Güvenç
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Roland Sallai
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Davinson Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Abdülkerim Bardakcı
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evren Eren Elmalı 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Lucas Torreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Mario Lemina 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yunus Akgün
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Gabriel Sara
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Leroy Sané
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Barış Alper Yılmaz 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.7
Rating
BENCH
Jankat Yılmaz 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Metehan Baltacı
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismail Jakobs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaan Ayhan 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Elias Jelert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arda Ünyay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berkan Kutlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Kutucu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuf Demir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | Gazişehir Gaziantep | 0 - 3 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Kalyon Stadyumu |
| 02/03/2025 | Gazişehir Gaziantep | 0 - 1 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Gaziantep Stadyumu |
| 09/17/2024 | Galatasaray | 3 - 1 | Gazişehir Gaziantep | Süper Lig | RAMS Park |
| 01/29/2024 | Galatasaray | 2 - 1 | Gazişehir Gaziantep | Süper Lig | RAMS Park |
| 09/02/2023 | Gazişehir Gaziantep | 0 - 3 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Kalyon Stadyumu |
| 03/05/2023 | Gazişehir Gaziantep | 0 - 3 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Gaziantep Stadyumu |
08/08/2025
02/03/2025
09/17/2024
01/29/2024
09/02/2023
03/05/2023
Gaziantep FK Win
Galatasaray Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Galatasaray Crushes Gaziantep: Dominant 3-0 Statement
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A clinical performance from Galatasaray—built on Barış Alper Yılmaz's brace and VAR's controversial intervention—leaves Gaziantep staring at a relegation battle from day one.
Early Onslaught: Penalties and Precision
The match was decided before the half-hour mark. In the 9th minute, VAR confirmed a penalty after Roland Sallai was fouled. Three minutes later, Yılmaz stepped up and converted with ice-cold composure. The intensity was immediate. By the 16th minute, Yılmaz—operating with surgical precision—threaded a pass to Eren Elmalı, who made it 2-0 from close range. Galatasaray's dominance was suffocating: 60% possession, 15 shots to Gaziantep's 5, and an xG advantage of 2.55 to 0.14. The hosts were pinned back, offering only token resistance.
Red Card Seals the Fate
In the 64th minute, Mustafa Burak Bozan's professional handball—upgraded to red by VAR—fractured what little balance remained. Down to 10 men, Gaziantep's stakes shifted from competitive to damage control. Galatasaray punished the numerical advantage ruthlessly. At the stroke of half-time, Yılmaz buried a second penalty, his 9.7 rating reflecting a masterclass in positioning and composure. Three goals in 45 minutes; the script was already written.
Relegation Looms Large
Gaziantep's season opened with a -3 goal difference and zero points. Languishing in 17th place, they face an uphill climb. Galatasaray, perched third with a pristine start, sent a message: they are title contenders. The gulf in quality—evident in pass accuracy (89% vs. 82%), shot volume, and clinical finishing—defined this encounter.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Mustafa Burak Bozan impact the match?
The 64th-minute red card reduced Gaziantep to 10 men. Galatasaray immediately exploited the advantage, sealing the third goal via penalty. The dismissal transformed the contest into a one-sided affair.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR confirmed a penalty in the 9th minute and upgraded a yellow to red in the 64th. Both decisions favoured Galatasaray, establishing their dominance and Gaziantep's defensive collapse.
What made Barış Alper Yılmaz the Man of the Match?
Yılmaz scored twice, assisted once, and created three key passes. His 9.7 rating reflected complete control: positioning, composure, and clinical finishing defined a standout individual performance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Galatasaray's Title Charge Meets Resistance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. Galatasaray's pursuit of a repeat crown faces a physical test at Kalyon Stadyumu as the league leaders look to extend their gap at the top.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher for Galatasaray as the title race enters a crucial phase. Carrying an imperious Form into the August 08, 2025 kickoff, the visitors sit comfortably at the summit with 46 points from 19 matches. Their tactical Balance has been the envy of the Süper Lig, conceding a mere 14 goals all season while maintaining a lethal offensive output. Conversely, Gazişehir Gaziantep occupies eighth place, struggling to find consistency after a string of draws and narrow defeats. At Kalyon Stadyumu, the home side must find a way to disrupt a team that has only tasted defeat once this campaign, a tall order given the current trajectory of both squads.
Key Battle
The primary conflict revolves around the Gazişehir defensive unit attempting to cage Galatasaray's elite Stars. With V. Osimhen and L. Sané providing world-class movement and clinical finishing, the home back line will be stretched horizontally and vertically. The inclusion of W. Singo in the visitors' defensive structure further complicates matters for Gazişehir; his recovery speed and aerial dominance ensure that even if the hosts manage a counter-attack, the defensive Balance of the leaders remains intact. Without specific individual stars to mirror this quality, Gazişehir must rely on a compact mid-block to survive the initial onslaught.
Our Prediction
Expect Galatasaray to dominate possession from the opening whistle, using the width provided by Sané to isolate Gazişehir's full-backs. The visitors' Form suggests they will not struggle to break the deadlock. We anticipate a controlled performance where the league leaders secure a 3-0 victory, effectively suffocating the home side's transitions and reinforcing their status as the team to beat in this championship hunt.