Süper Lig Gameweek 12
Kocaelispor 1 - 0 FT Galatasaray
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Victor Osimhen 28'
45' D. Agyei (S. Dursun)
HT
↓ W. Singo ↑R. Sallai 46'
47' Hrvoje Smolčić
↓ I. Jakobs ↑E. Elmali 64'
↓ L. Torreira ↑Gabriel Sara 64'
72' ↓ H. Keita ↑Show
72' ↓ S. Dursun ↑C. Keles
Victor Osimhen 87'
↓ D. Sanchez ↑K. Ayhan 90'
90' ↓ D. Agyei ↑O. Syrota
90'+6 ↓ K. Linetty ↑D. Churlinov
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kocaelispor
Goalkeepers
Aleksandar Jovanovic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ahmet Oğuz 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Botond Balogh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hrvoje Smolčić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anfernee Dijksteel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Habib Ali Keïta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Tarkan Serbest
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Agyei 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Karol Linetty 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tayfur Bingöl
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Serdar Dursun 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Gökhan Değirmenci 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Muharrem Cinan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oleksandr Syrota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Nonge Boende Ruíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samet Yalçın
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Show
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darko Churlinov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Furkan Gedik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Can Keles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmet Sağat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Galatasaray
Goalkeepers
Uğurcan Çakır
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wilfried Singo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Davinson Sánchez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Abdülkerim Bardakcı 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
74
Passes
6
Duels
Ismail Jakobs 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Mario Lemina
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
58
Passes
5
Duels
Lucas Torreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Leroy Sané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Icardi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Barış Alper Yılmaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Victor Osimhen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Günay Güvenç
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaan Ayhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metehan Baltacı
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evren Eren Elmalı
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arda Ünyay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Sara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berkan Kutlu
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
Ahmed Kutucu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roland Sallai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | Galatasaray | 1 - 1 | Kocaelispor | Süper Lig | Rams Park |
| 11/09/2025 | Kocaelispor | 1 - 0 | Galatasaray | Süper Lig | Yıldız Entegre Kocaeli Stadyumu |
04/12/2026
11/09/2025
Kocaelispor Win
Galatasaray Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +15
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -15
P: 12 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kocaelispor
Galatasaray
Kocaelispor
Galatasaray
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
David Slays Goliath: Kocaelispor's Stunning Upset Over Title-Chasing Galatasaray
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Trailing by 15 points in a relegation battle, Kocaelispor delivered the season's most shocking result, dismantling Galatasaray's unbeaten run with a clinical 1-0 victory on home soil.
Possession Means Nothing Without Precision
Galatasaray arrived as the league's dominant force—9 wins in 12 matches, 29 points, a +19 goal difference. They controlled 66% of possession, fired 12 shots, and won 7 corners. Yet Daniel Agyei's clinical finish from S. Dursun's assist on 45 minutes proved that intensity without killer instinct crumbles. Kocaelispor, operating on just 34% possession, struck with surgical precision when it mattered most.
VAR's Cruel Intervention
The script flipped dramatically in minute 87. Victor Osimhen bundled the ball past the line from two metres out—a goal that would have salvaged a draw for the visitors. Instead, VAR cancelled it. The decision crystallized the match's stakes: Galatasaray's title momentum halted; Kocaelispor's survival hopes ignited. This wasn't just a defeat—it was a seismic shift in the title race narrative.
Jovanović's Masterclass in the Shadows
While Agyei grabbed headlines, Aleksandar Jovanović proved why goalkeeping is underrated. Three crucial saves kept Galatasaray at bay. Kocaelispor's defence, stretched thin with 13 fouls and 4 offside traps, held firm through sheer will. The upset factor here is undeniable: a 56% probability gap converted into three points.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Osimhen's 87th-minute equaliser was disallowed. The decision eliminated Galatasaray's last lifeline and sealed Kocaelispor's victory in the final moments.
How did Kocaelispor pull off this shock result?
Agyei's early goal set the tone. Jovanović's three saves and disciplined defending neutralised Galatasaray's dominance. Precision trumped possession.
What does this mean for Kocaelispor's season?
Three crucial points lift them from 14 to 17 points. In a relegation battle, this victory is a psychological turning point and a genuine lifeline.
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.
The Leaders' Litmus Test: Survival Stakes in Kocaeli
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Galatasaray looks to extend their flawless away streak against a Kocaelispor side fighting tooth and nail to distance themselves from the relegation scrap.
The Setup
The **Stakes** couldn't be clearer for this mid-November encounter. Galatasaray arrives with a perfect record on the road, boasting five wins from five, while Kocaelispor is desperate to turn their home ground into a fortress for their survival bid. While the **Balance** of quality heavily favors the visitors, the tactical narrative centers on whether the hosts can disrupt the rhythm of the league's most potent attack. With world-class **Stars** like V. Osimhen available, the pressure on the home defense will be relentless. Kocaelispor's recent **Form** suggests they can be stubborn, but they will need a near-perfect performance to survive this onslaught.
Key Battle
Tayfur Bingöl vs. Gabriel Sara — This is where the tactical war will be won. Bingöl has been the creative spark for the hosts, thriving in transition. However, he faces a midfield maestro in Gabriel Sara, whose ability to dictate the tempo and recycle possession makes him the engine room of the Gala machine. If Bingöl cannot find pockets of space behind Sara, Kocaelispor’s counter-attacking threat will be neutralized.
Our Prediction
Expect Galatasaray to monopolize possession early on, utilizing the pace of Leroy Sané to stretch the pitch. Kocaelispor will rely on the defensive industry of Massadio Haïdara to hold the line, but the sheer volume of chances created by the visitors should eventually tell. We predict a professional performance from the leaders, breaking through late in the first half to secure a 1-3 win that keeps them firmly at the summit.