Süper Lig Regular Season - 18
Gençlerbirliği S.K. 1 - 1 FT Samsunspor
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Genclerbirligi
Goalkeepers
Ricardo Velho
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Defenders
Pedro Pereira
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Dimitris Goutas
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Žan Žužek
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Thalisson Kelven
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Midfielders
Tom Dele-Bashiru
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Göktan Gürpüz
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Oğulcan Ülgün
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Franco Tongya
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Metehan Mimaroğlu
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Forwards
Sekou Koita
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BENCH
Erhan Erentürk
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Firatcan Üzüm
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Matěj Hanousek
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Abdurrahim Dursun
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Arda Cagan Celik
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Samed Onur
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Dilhan Demir
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Dal Varešanović
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Prince Martor
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M'Baye Niang
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Samsunspor
Goalkeepers
Okan Kocuk
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Defenders
Zeki Yavru
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Ľubomír Šatka
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Ali Diabaté
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Soner Gönül
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Midfielders
Yunus Emre Çift
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Celil Yüksel
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Josafat Mendes
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Yalçın Kayan
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Tahsin Bülbül
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Marius Mouandilmadji
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Marius Mouandilmadji
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BENCH
İrfan Can Eğribayat
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Efe Berat Törüz
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Logi Tomasson
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Toni Borevković
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Olivier Ntcham
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Ebrima Ceesay
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Elayis Tavsan
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Saikuba Jarju
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 | Samsunspor | 2 - 1 | Genclerbirligi | Süper Lig | Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu |
| 18/03/2023 | Genclerbirligi | 0 - 1 | Samsunspor | 1. Lig | Eryaman Stadyumu |
| 08/10/2022 | Samsunspor | 2 - 0 | Genclerbirligi | 1. Lig | Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
| 15/02/2022 | Genclerbirligi | 2 - 2 | Samsunspor | 1. Lig | Eryaman Stadyumu |
| 19/09/2021 | Samsunspor | 2 - 2 | Genclerbirligi | 1. Lig | Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
| 04/01/2012 | Genclerbirligi | 1 - 1 | Samsunspor | Süper Lig | Ankara Ondokuz Mayis Stadyumu |
09/08/2025
18/03/2023
08/10/2022
15/02/2022
19/09/2021
04/01/2012
Gençlerbirliği S.K. Win
Samsunspor Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +27
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 18 GD: +14
P: 18 GD: +14
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -18
P: 18 GD: -14
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatasaray | 25 | 61 | 59 | 18 | +41 | |
| 2 | Fenerbahçe | 25 | 57 | 57 | 25 | +32 | |
| 3 | Trabzonspor | 24 | 51 | 48 | 28 | +20 | |
| 4 | Beşiktaş | 25 | 46 | 45 | 30 | +15 | |
| 5 | Başakşehir | 25 | 42 | 44 | 27 | +17 | |
| 6 | Göztepe | 25 | 42 | 28 | 18 | +10 | |
| 7 | Kocaelispor | 25 | 33 | 22 | 25 | -3 | |
| 8 | Samsunspor | 25 | 32 | 27 | 30 | -3 | |
| 9 | Rizespor | 25 | 30 | 32 | 35 | -3 | |
| 10 | Gaziantep FK | 25 | 30 | 31 | 41 | -10 | |
| 11 | Alanyaspor | 24 | 26 | 26 | 30 | -4 | |
| 12 | Gençlerbirliği S.K. | 24 | 24 | 28 | 34 | -6 | |
| 13 | Konyaspor | 25 | 24 | 28 | 38 | -10 | |
| 14 | Antalyaspor | 25 | 24 | 24 | 39 | -15 | |
| 15 | Eyüpspor | 25 | 22 | 19 | 36 | -17 | |
| 16 | Kasımpaşa | 25 | 21 | 21 | 36 | -15 | |
| 17 | Kayserispor | 24 | 20 | 18 | 43 | -25 | |
| 18 | Fatih Karagümrük | 25 | 14 | 22 | 46 | -24 |
P: 25 GD: +41
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 24 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +17
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -10
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -25
P: 25 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Momentum swings and a hard-earned point at Eryaman
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. This 1-1 at Eryaman Stadium underlined Samsunspor’s missed chance to attack the top spots and Genclerbirligi’s resilience to protect mid-table stability.
Early edge to Samsunspor’s direct intent
The tempo was brisk straight away in Ankara as Genclerbirligi tried to set the rhythm, while Samsunspor went more direct. The hosts edged the ball with 53% and neat combination play, but the visitors were far more vertical, turning transitions into a string of efforts. A flurry of 18 attempts from Samsunspor quickly raised the Intensity, with full-back Zeki Yavru a key outlet, delivering three incisive passes from the right. The breakthrough reflected that approach: in the 38th minute Marius latched onto Y. Kayan’s clever through ball, timed his run behind the back line and slotted past the keeper. With that, Samsunspor carried a narrow lead and the psychological upper hand into half-time, looking the more ruthless side despite seeing slightly less of the ball.
Genclerbirligi’s response and the turning sequence
After the restart, the pattern shifted. Genclerbirligi pushed their defensive line higher, determined to tilt the Balance back. Their passing remained crisp at 81% accuracy, and that structure allowed them to pen Samsunspor in for long spells. Centre-back Žan Žužek marshalled the hosts superbly, stepping out to win second balls and keeping the team compact. The pressure finally told on the hour: O. Ulgun found space between the lines, threaded a perfectly weighted pass in behind, and S. Koita took full advantage, controlling cleanly before finishing low to level. That move flipped the mood inside Eryaman; having allowed the lead to slip, Samsunspor’s earlier composure frayed, and the encounter became more stretched, with both sides sensing there was still a result to be seized.
Stalemate at the whistle and what it means
The closing stages were about Stakes as much as quality. Samsunspor kept forcing entries into the box – 12 in total – but their finishing never matched the promising positions, despite Ali Diabaté’s calm work playing out from the back. Genclerbirligi, for their part, probed via four corners and quick combinations, yet created only moderate threat in terms of expected goals. As the final whistle went, the 1-1 felt like two points dropped for Samsunspor, whose recent poor run continues, and a steadier platform for Genclerbirligi to consolidate mid-table. The draw preserved the Balance between the sides in the standings and offered contrasting lessons: the visitors must rediscover a cutting edge, while the hosts can bank this comeback as proof of character for tougher tests ahead.
Key Questions
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.
Samsunspor’s European Ambitions Face Eryaman Litmus Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. This clash at Eryaman Stadium is a survivalist’s puzzle, pitting a resilient Genclerbirligi side against a Samsunspor team in the midst of a mid-season identity crisis.
The Setup
On January 18, the capital becomes a stage for two sides moving in opposite directions. Samsunspor, once the league’s surprise package, have seen their Form fall off a cliff with no wins in their last five outings. They remain 6th, but the gap to the top is widening. Meanwhile, Genclerbirligi sit in 11th, looking to exploit the visitors' fragile confidence. The Stakes are deceptively high; for the hosts, it’s about safety, while for the visitors, it’s about halting a slide that threatens to ruin their season. The tactical Balance suggests a match played on the edge of a knife.
Key Battle
The primary conflict will be the Samsunspor midfield engine room versus the Genclerbirligi defensive block. Without overwhelming individual Stars on display, success will depend on which unit maintains its shape longer. Genclerbirligi will likely concede possession, inviting Samsunspor to break them down—a task the visitors have struggled with during their recent winless drought.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side wants to blink first. Samsunspor possess more quality on paper, but their lack of recent goals suggests they will find it difficult to breach the Genclerbirligi wall. We predict a match of limited chances and tactical fouls. A 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome as both managers prioritise avoiding defeat.