Süper Lig Gameweek 1
Samsunspor 2 - 1 FT Gençlerbirliği S.K.
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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
38' Marius
↓ P. Etebo ↑S. Onur 42'
HT
↓ F. Uzum ↑Thalisson Kelven 46'
63' ↓ L. Dimata ↑A. Muja
67' C. Holse (E. Kilinc)
↓ A. Dursun ↑M. Hanousek 68'
↓ D. Popa ↑G. Gurpuz 68'
73' ↓ C. Holse ↑A. Makoumbou
73' ↓ Z. Yavru ↑J. Mendes
78' Celil Yüksel
82' ↓ O. Ntcham ↑S. Aydogdu
↓ M. Nalepa ↑F. Ayaz Ozcan 82'
83' ↓ Marius ↑E. Ceesay
M. Mimaroglu 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Samsunspor
Goalkeepers
Okan Kocuk 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zeki Yavru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ľubomír Šatka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rick van Drongelen 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
83
Passes
3
Duels
L. Tomasson 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Carl Johan Holse Justesen 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Celil Yüksel
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
58
Passes
12
Duels
Olivier Ntcham
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
56
Passes
5
Duels
Forwards
Landry Dimata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Marius
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Emre Kılınç 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Efe Yiğit Üstün 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yunus Emre Çift
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Cetin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josafat Wooding Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soner Gönül
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Makoumbou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soner Aydoğdu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ebrima Ceesay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arbnor Muja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Polat Yaldır
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Goalkeepers
Gökhan Akkan 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Pedro Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitrios Goutas
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Žan Žužek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdurrahim Dursun 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Moussa Kyabou 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Peter Etebo 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Fıratcan Üzüm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Michał Nalepa
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Metehan Mimaroğlu 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Daniel Popa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Erhan Erentürk
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Aydin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Thalisson Kelven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sinan Osmanoğlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matěj Hanousek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikail Okyar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samed Onur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Göktan Gürpüz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dilhan Demir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ayaz Ozcan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2025 | Samsunspor | 2 - 1 | Genclerbirligi | Süper Lig | Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu |
| 03/18/2023 | Genclerbirligi | 0 - 1 | Samsunspor | 1. Lig | Eryaman Stadyumu |
| 10/08/2022 | Samsunspor | 2 - 0 | Genclerbirligi | 1. Lig | Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
| 02/15/2022 | Genclerbirligi | 2 - 2 | Samsunspor | 1. Lig | Eryaman Stadyumu |
| 09/19/2021 | Samsunspor | 2 - 2 | Genclerbirligi | 1. Lig | Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
| 01/04/2012 | Genclerbirligi | 1 - 1 | Samsunspor | Süper Lig | Ankara Ondokuz Mayis Stadyumu |
08/09/2025
03/18/2023
10/08/2022
02/15/2022
09/19/2021
01/04/2012
Samsunspor Win
Gençlerbirliği S.K. Win
Draw
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Samsunspor
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Samsunspor
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Samsunspor Survives Late Genclerbirligi Rally to Claim Opening Victory
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. An early penalty and clinical finishing from Samsunspor proved decisive as Genclerbirligi's desperate 88th-minute rally fell short—a hard-earned 2-1 win that sets the tone for another competitive Süper Lig campaign.
Penalty Precision: Samsunspor's Early Stranglehold
Samsunspor seized control from the whistle, and Marius's 38th-minute penalty conversion handed them a crucial early advantage. The home side's intensity never wavered. With 62% possession, they suffocated Genclerbirligi's midfield. Olivier Ntcham orchestrated the tempo with two key passes, laying the foundation for Carlo Holse's clinical 67th-minute finish—a composed strike from E. Kilinc's assist that doubled their advantage and appeared to have settled the contest.
The Balance Shifts: Genclerbirligi's Futile Resistance
For 87 minutes, Genclerbirligi offered little beyond defensive scraps. Their 38% possession and single shot on target reflected a side outmatched in every department. Yet football's cruelty revealed itself in the 88th minute: Metehan Mimaroglu fired past Samsunspor's defence, injecting false hope into a match already decided. The goal, while reducing the stakes, arrived too late to alter the narrative. Samsunspor's 87% pass accuracy and nine shots (three on target) told the story of a team in command throughout.
The Data Verdict
Samsunspor's opening-day dominance is reflected in the numbers: nine shots to eight, 3-1 on target, and a +1 goal difference. Genclerbirligi managed just one meaningful chance and paid the price. The lead changed hands once—a balance that never truly threatened Samsunspor's grip. This victory propels Samsunspor to 7th in the early standings with three points; Genclerbirligi languishes in 11th, still searching for their first point.
Key Questions
How decisive was the penalty?
Marius's 38th-minute conversion gave Samsunspor early psychological control. It set the tone—Genclerbirligi never recovered momentum.
Why couldn't Genclerbirligi mount a comeback?
Only 38% possession and one shot on target. Samsunspor's 62% control strangled any attacking rhythm Genclerbirligi might build.
What does this tell us about Samsunspor's season?
Composed, clinical, and in control—they converted chances and managed the game intelligently. Early favourites for a strong campaign.
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.
A Tactical Restart in Samsun
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. This opener serves as a litmus test for two mid-table residents hoping to redefine their ceilings for the new campaign.
The Setup
On August 09, 2025, top-flight football returns to the Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu as Samsunspor welcomes Genclerbirligi. The home side enters this fixture following a disappointing end to their previous cycle, mired in a winless run of five games. However, the creative presence of C. Holse and Afonso Sousa provides the necessary Balance to orchestrate a more positive start. Genclerbirligi arrives with a more stable recent Form, but the Stakes of a season opener often flatten statistical advantages, forcing teams into a cautious defensive posture.
Key Battle
The match will likely be won or lost in the engine room. With no marquee individual duel identified, the tactical Balance between Samsunspor's midfield possession and Genclerbirligi's defensive transition will be paramount. Afonso Sousa will look to link the play to C. Ndiaye, while the visitors will rely on the shot-stopping reliability of Ricardo Velho to maintain parity under sustained pressure.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey 1-1 draw. Early-season matches are frequently defined by physical Balance rather than attacking fluidity. While S. Koïta might find opportunities on the break for the visitors, the lack of high-profile Stars in peak condition suggests a deadlock that neither manager will be too disappointed to accept on opening day.