Erzurumspor FK vs Galatasaray preview

Turkey flag 2026/2027 Super Lig, Turkey
Kazım Karabekir Stadı Yani 2 Nolu Sentetik Çim Sahası
Super Lig
Erzurumspor FKERZ
0 4
GalatasarayGAL
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
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Goal
Yunus Akgün - 20'
Victor Osimhen - 45', 79'

CONTEXT

Erzurumspor FK hosted Galatasaray for what promised to be a challenging encounter in the league. From the first whistle Galatasaray took command of the proceedings and established a commanding three goal advantage by the interval leading 0-3 at halftime. The home side managed to keep possession at 48 percent but struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the game. Galatasaray's away xG stood at 1.72 significantly higher than the 0.51 recorded by Erzurumspor FK which accurately predicted the final margin of victory. The stronger team delivered a professional performance to claim the 0-4 win without any disciplinary issues arising as both teams finished with zero red cards. This victory allowed Galatasaray to extend their advantage at the top of the table while Erzurumspor FK continue to search for consistency in their results. The match highlighted the differences in squad depth and tactical execution between the sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Galatasaray recorded a significant deviation in the match structure.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expected performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The final result proved consistent with the xG differential of -1.21.
  • Market alignment: The outcome showed true alignment with pre-match projections.
  • xG expectations: Erzurumspor FK generated 0.51 xG while Galatasaray produced 1.72 xG.
  • Event impact: Galatasaray scored three goals in the first half to lead 0-3 at the break.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion occurred in the game flow.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
?. Altay
?. Altay
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
B. Duran
B. Duran
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Şenöz
S. Şenöz
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Aldemir
M. Aldemir
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Erzurumspor FK S. Özbalta
S. Özbalta
VS
Galatasaray O. Buruk
O. Buruk
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.77
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Amed SK Rank: 69 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Çorum FK Rank: 70 D
Kasımpaşa Rank: 68 L
Antalyaspor Rank: 51 W
Samsunspor Rank: 75 L
Fenerbahçe Rank: 86 W
Gençlerbirliği Rank: 71 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
36.9
83.45
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Erzurumspor FK
Galatasaray
Power Score
36.9
83.45
League Position
18
1
Global Rank
201
48

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Erzurumspor FK — Opponent-weighted form score
Galatasaray — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Erzurumspor FK Galatasaray

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Erzurumspor FK

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Galatasaray

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Erzurumspor FK ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Galatasaray
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
28.44
21.92
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.92
28.44
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Erzurumspor FK +0.50 Efficiency Index
vs
Galatasaray -0.50 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Erzurumspor FK
Galatasaray
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Erzurumspor FK
vs
Galatasaray
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Erzurumspor FK Galatasaray
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
32%
11%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.16 vs -0.20
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Erzurumspor FK Galatasaray
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
11%
32%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.20 vs -0.16
Erzurumspor FK
Galatasaray
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Erzurumspor FK
vs
Galatasaray
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Erzurumspor FK Galatasaray
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Erzurumspor FK 0.36
Galatasaray 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Erzurumspor FK Galatasaray
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Erzurumspor FK 0.14
Galatasaray 0.00
Erzurumspor FK
Galatasaray
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GAL had peak pressure around 13'.
  • GAL started the game with stronger pressure.
ERZ Pressure GAL Pressure
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Pressure Index: GAL reached the top pressure at 13' (65.35).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Super Lig, Turkey · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Kazım Karabekir Stadı Yani 2 Nolu Sentetik Çim Sahası
Capacity
23700
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Çağdaş Altay
Bersan Duran
Selim Şenöz
M. Aldemir

Statistics

Possession
ERZ
48%
GAL
52%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 4
0 Big Chances Created 4
3 Shots 4
33 Dangerous attacks 28
48 Possession 52
2 Corners 2
12 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

77 Ball Safe 80
7 Goal Kicks 5
6 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
21 Throwins 14
5 Successful Headers 5
0 Assists 2
1 Injuries 0
15 Dribble Attempts 20
6 Successful Dribbles 8
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40

Attacking

80 Attacks 128

Possession

42 Long Passes 38
505 Passes 537
442 Successful Passes 483
88 Successful Passes Percentage 90
9 Key Passes 7
23 Successful Long Passes 24
55 Successful Long Passes Percentage 63

Defensive

0 Saves 4
16 Tackles 19
8 Interceptions 13
39 Duels Won 43

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 14
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 3
11 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Çağdaş Altay

Starting XI ▼

31
Matija Orbanic
Matija Orbanic Goalkeeper
5.21
3
Yakup Kırtay
Yakup Kırtay Defender
5.97
4
Amar Gerxhaliu
Amar Gerxhaliu Defender
6.35
18
Nihad Mujakic
Nihad Mujakic Defender
6.28
53
Orhan Ovacıklı
Orhan Ovacıklı Defender
6.82
2
Festy Ebosele
Festy Ebosele
Defender70'
6.21
6
Brandon Baiye
Brandon Baiye Midfielder
6.29
9
Gyrano Kerk
Gyrano Kerk Midfielder
6.31
90
Nariman Akhundzada
Nariman Akhundzada
Attacker55'
6.46
42
Elisha Owusu
Elisha Owusu Midfielder
6.25
65
Martín Rodríguez
Martín Rodríguez Midfielder
6.38
20
Miguel Cardoso
Miguel Cardoso
Attacker76'
6.79
99
Mustafa Fettahoğlu
Mustafa Fettahoğlu Midfielder
6.42
8
Sefa Akgün
Sefa Akgün
Midfielder76'
6.62
10
Eren Tozlu
Eren Tozlu (C) Attacker
6.6
11
Fernando Andrade
Fernando Andrade
Attacker70'
6.79
Referee : Çağdaş Altay

Starting XI ▼

1
Uğurcan Çakır
Uğurcan Çakır Goalkeeper
7.8
4
Ismail Jakobs
Ismail Jakobs Defender
6.98
17
Eren Elmalı
Eren Elmalı
Defender66'
6.7
6
Davinson Sánchez
Davinson Sánchez Defender
7.29
7
Roland Sallai
Roland Sallai Defender
7.39
90
Wilfried Singo
Wilfried Singo
Defender66'
6.57
42
Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Abdülkerim Bardakcı (C) Defender
7.05
8
Gabriel Sara
Gabriel Sara Midfielder
7.29
11
Yunus Akgün
Yunus Akgün Midfielder
7.28
10
Leroy Sané
Leroy Sané
Attacker66'
6.9
34
Lucas Torreira
Lucas Torreira Midfielder
7.17
74
Renato Nhaga
Renato Nhaga
Midfielder81'
6.4
53
Barış Alper Yılmaz
Barış Alper Yılmaz Midfielder
6.6
99
Mario Lemina
Mario Lemina Midfielder
7.2
18
Lesley Ugochukwu
Lesley Ugochukwu
Midfielder66'
6.69
45
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen Attacker
2
9.08

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Nariman Akhundzada
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
84'
81'
Event
Renato Nhaga → Lucas Torreira
10th Substitution
79'
Event
Victor Osimhen
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Sefa Akgün → Mustafa Fettahoğlu
8th Substitution
76'
Event
Miguel Cardoso  → Martín Rodríguez
9th Substitution
76'
Event
Fernando Andrade → Eren Tozlu
6th Substitution
70'
Event
Festy Ebosele → Orhan Ovacıklı
7th Substitution
70'
66'
Event
Eren Elmalı → Ismail Jakobs
2nd Substitution
66'
Event
Leroy Sané → Yunus Akgün
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Wilfried Singo → Roland Sallai
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Lesley Ugochukwu → Mario Lemina
5th Substitution
Event
Nariman Akhundzada → Gyrano Kerk
1st Substitution
55'
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Victor Osimhen
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
20'
Event
Yunus Akgün
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
12'
Event
Roland Sallai
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Baris Alper Yilmaz takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
90
Attempt Attempt
Festy Ebosele takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
88
Attempt Attempt
Miguel Cardoso takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Nariman Akhundzade.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Nariman Akhundzade.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Nariman Akhundzade.
79
Update Update
Renato Sam Na Nhaga comes on for Lucas Torreira.
79
Update Update
Renato Sam Na Nhaga comes on for Lucas Torreira.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Victor James Osimhen scores with a right-footed shot.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Attempt Attempt
Fernando Andrade dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Miguel Cardoso comes on for Martin Rodriguez.
76
Update Update
Sefa Akgun is on, and Mustafa Fettahoglu is off.
75
Attempt Attempt
Martin Rodriguez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
73
Attempt Attempt
Eren Elmali takes a left-footed shot but misses.
70
Update Update
Festy Ebosele is on, and Orhan Ovacikli is off.
70
Substitution Substitution
Fernando Andrade dos Santos is substituted off for Eren Tozlu.
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Baris Alper Yilmaz Head Shot Missed
66
Update Update
On Eren Elmali replaces Ismail Jakobs.
66
Update Update
Eren Elmali replaces Ismail Jakobs.
66
Update Update
Leroy Sane is on, and Yunus Akgun is off.
63
Update Update
Chimuanya Ugochukwu replaces Mario Lemina.
62
Attempt Attempt
Mustafa Fettahoglu takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Nariman Akhundzade with his left foot is saved.
57
Attempt Attempt
Victor James Osimhen takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
55
Update Update
Nariman Akhundzade is on, and Gyrano Kerk is off.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Victor James Osimhen scores with a right-footed shot.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Victor James Osimhen scores, making it 0-3.
41
Update Update
Offside.
40
Attempt Attempt
Abdulkerim Bardakci attempts a header but misses the shot.
22
Update Update
Offside.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yunus Akgun takes a left-footed shot and scores.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Yunus Akgun scores, making it 0-2, assisted by Victor James Osimhen.
19
Attempt Attempt
Martin Rodriguez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Update Update
Offside.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Roland Sallai with his left foot results in a goal.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Roland Sallai scores to make it 0-1.
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Update Update
Offside.
3
Attempt Attempt
Mustafa Fettahoglu takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Cagdas Altay.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Erzurumspor FK 0-4 Galatasaray. Structural assessment: Galatasaray exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.