Galatasaray vs Rennes preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Rams Global Stadium Sun, 2 Aug - 6:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
GalatasarayGAL
3 – 3
RennesREN
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 6:00 PM
Regular Season
Gabriel Sara - 49'
Barış Alper Yılmaz - 90+4' (P)
Goal
|
Goal
Estéban Lepaul - 27', 58', 61' (P)

CONTEXT

Galatasaray hosted Rennes in a high-stakes encounter that ended in a 3-3 draw. The home side controlled 59 percent of possession while the visitors held 41 percent. Both teams found the net once before the interval to leave the score at 1-1. Galatasaray pressed forward after the break yet Rennes responded with equal measure, each side adding two goals in the second period. No red cards were shown throughout the ninety minutes. The stronger side Galatasaray recorded a significant 100 percent deviation from anticipated patterns. The final result stood as a draw with both clubs sharing the points evenly.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Galatasaray recorded a significant 100 percent deviation as the stronger team in this draw.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns for both sides.
  • xG alignment: Outcome consistency with xG could not be determined as all xG values were null.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with available pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remained unassessable due to complete absence of expected goals data.
  • Event impact: The 1-1 halftime score shaped second-half play that produced the 3-3 draw.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of any red cards meant zero distortion from disciplinary events occurred.
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
O. Çakır
O. Çakır
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
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
Y. Susuz
Y. Susuz
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
M. Çelebi
M. Çelebi
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
?. Güldibi
?. Güldibi
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
Galatasaray Galatasaray
Galatasaray
VS
Rennes Rennes
Rennes
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Venezia Rank: 73 L
Monza Rank: 68 L
Ümraniyespor Rank: 47 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
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.
85.11
82.14
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Galatasaray
Rennes
Power Score
85.11
82.14
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
48
69

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

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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vs

Galatasaray

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

Rennes

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

Galatasaray ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rennes
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.47
55.61
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
55.61
33.47
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
Galatasaray -0.24 Efficiency Index
vs
Rennes +0.24 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Galatasaray
Rennes
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.

Galatasaray ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Rennes
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Galatasaray Rennes
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Galatasaray Rennes
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Galatasaray
Rennes
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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Galatasaray
vs
Rennes
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Galatasaray Rennes
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
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
Galatasaray 0.51
Rennes 0.58
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Galatasaray Rennes
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
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
Galatasaray 0.08
Rennes 0.09
Galatasaray
Rennes
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 52'.
  • REN started the game with stronger pressure.
GAL Pressure REN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GAL reached the top pressure at 52' (75.02).

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Rams Global Stadium
Capacity
53978
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Oğuzhan Çakır
Yusuf Susuz
Mücahid Adem Çelebi
?. Güldibi

Statistics

Possession
GAL
52%
REN
48%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 3
8 Shots 15
35 Dangerous attacks 36
59 Possession 41
8 Corners 4
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

68 Ball Safe 67
1 Penalties 1
12 Goal Attempts 13
9 Substitutions 9
0 Injuries 2

Attacking

104 Attacks 65

Possession

88 Successful Passes Percentage 86
13 Key Passes 15

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 18

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 13

Squad

Referee : Oğuzhan Çakır

Squad ▼

19
Günay Güvenc
Günay Güvenc Goalkeeper
1
Uğurcan Çakır
Uğurcan Çakır Goalkeeper
24
Jankat Yılmaz
Jankat Yılmaz Goalkeeper
70
Enes Emre Büyük
Enes Emre Büyük Goalkeeper
6
Davinson Sánchez Mina
Davinson Sánchez Mina Defender
25
Victor Nelsson
Victor Nelsson Defender
7
Roland Sallai
Roland Sallai Defender
42
Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Abdülkerim Bardakcı Defender
4
Ismail Jakobs
Ismail Jakobs Defender
17
Evren Eren Elmalı
Evren Eren Elmalı Defender
90
Wilfried Stephane Singo
Wilfried Stephane Singo Defender
3
Metehan Baltacı
Metehan Baltacı Defender
88
Kazımcan Karataş
Kazımcan Karataş Defender
—
Ali Turap Bülbül
Ali Turap Bülbül Defender
12
Elias Jelert Kristensen
Elias Jelert Kristensen Defender
91
Arda Ünyay
Arda Ünyay Defender
20
İlkay Gündoğan
İlkay Gündoğan Midfielder
23
Kaan Ayhan
Kaan Ayhan Midfielder
99
Mario Lemina
Mario Lemina Midfielder
34
Lucas Torreira Di Pascua
Lucas Torreira Di Pascua Midfielder
8
Gabriel Davi Gomes Sara
Gabriel Davi Gomes Sara Midfielder
—
İlhami Siraçhan Nas
İlhami Siraçhan Nas Midfielder
18
Chimuanya Ugochukwu
Chimuanya Ugochukwu Midfielder
5
Eyüp Aydin
Eyüp Aydin Midfielder
—
Berat Yılmaz
Berat Yılmaz Midfielder
74
Renato Nhaga
Renato Nhaga Midfielder
10
Leroy Sané
Leroy Sané Attacker
45
Victor James Osimhen
Victor James Osimhen Attacker
—
İbrahim Halil Dervişoğlu
İbrahim Halil Dervişoğlu Attacker
53
Barış Alper Yılmaz
Barış Alper Yılmaz Attacker
11
Yunus Akgün
Yunus Akgün Attacker
—
Recep Yalın Dilek
Recep Yalın Dilek Attacker
27
Can Armando Güner
Can Armando Güner Attacker
—
Ali Efe Çördek
Ali Efe Çördek Attacker
76
Berat Lus
Berat Lus Attacker
Referee : Oğuzhan Çakır

Squad ▼

30
Brice Samba
Brice Samba Goalkeeper
16
Nicolas Lemaître
Nicolas Lemaître Goalkeeper
60
Kilian Belazzoug
Kilian Belazzoug Goalkeeper
95
Przemysław Frankowski
Przemysław Frankowski Defender
—
Bryan Reynolds
Bryan Reynolds Defender
3
Lilian Brassier
Lilian Brassier Defender
24
Anthony Rouault
Anthony Rouault Defender
36
Alidu Seidu
Alidu Seidu Defender
26
Quentin Merlin
Quentin Merlin Defender
—
Rayan Bamba
Rayan Bamba Defender
64
Arséne Jonathan Do Marcolino
Arséne Jonathan Do Marcolino Defender
48
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal Defender
18
Mahamadou Aboubakar Nagida
Mahamadou Aboubakar Nagida Defender
—
Seko Fofana
Seko Fofana Midfielder
4
Glen Kamara
Glen Kamara Midfielder
21
Valentin Rongier
Valentin Rongier Midfielder
28
Adrien Thomasson
Adrien Thomasson Midfielder
10
Ludovic Blas
Ludovic Blas Midfielder
17
Sebastian Szymański
Sebastian Szymański Midfielder
45
Mahdi Camara
Mahdi Camara Midfielder
—
Jordan James
Jordan James Midfielder
6
Djaoui Cisse
Djaoui Cisse Midfielder
—
Ayanda Sishuba
Ayanda Sishuba Midfielder
7
Breel-Donald Embolo
Breel-Donald Embolo Attacker
70
Arnaud Nordin
Arnaud Nordin Attacker
11
Moussa Al Tamari
Moussa Al Tamari Attacker
9
Esteban Lepaul
Esteban Lepaul Attacker
3
90
Issa Soumaré
Issa Soumaré Attacker
—
Eliezer Mayenda Dossou
Eliezer Mayenda Dossou Attacker
65
Nordan Mukiele
Nordan Mukiele Attacker
77
Mohamed Yassir Zabiri
Mohamed Yassir Zabiri Attacker
35
Elías Alexander Legendre Quiñónez
Elías Alexander Legendre Quiñónez Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Barış Alper Yılmaz
2nd Penalty
90+4'
90+2'
Event
Adrien Thomasson 
2nd Yellowcard
Event
Berat Luş → Leroy Sané
17th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Ada Yüzgeç → Yunus Akgün
18th Substitution
90+1'
86'
Event
Henrick Do Marcolino → Mahdi Camara
16th Substitution
Event
Y. Sivaslioglu → Roland Sallai
15th Substitution
85'
85'
Event
Gonçalo Oliveira → Anthony Rouault
14th Substitution
Event
O. Buruk
1st Yellowcard
78'
75'
Event
Eliezer Mayenda → Estéban Lepaul
12th Substitution
75'
Event
Bryan Reynolds → Przemyslaw Frankowski
13th Substitution
Event
Kazımcan Karataş → Abdülkerim Bardakcı 
8th Substitution
74'
Event
Renato Nhaga → Lucas Torreira
10th Substitution
74'
Event
Arda Ünyay → Kaan Ayhan
11th Substitution
74'
74'
Event
Lilian Brassier → Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
7th Substitution
74'
Event
Quentin Merlin → Mahamadou Nagida
9th Substitution
Event
İlkay Gündoğan → Gabriel Sara
6th Substitution
73'
62'
Event
Seko Fofana → Sebastian Szymanski
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Issa Soumaré → Arnaud Nordin
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Mousa Tamari → Ludovic Blas
5th Substitution
Event
Ismail Jakobs → Eren Elmalı
1st Substitution
61'
Event
Barış Alper Yılmaz → Lesley Ugochukwu
2nd Substitution
61'
61'
Event
Estéban Lepaul
1st Penalty
58'
Event
Estéban Lepaul
4th Goal
Event
Gabriel Sara
3rd Goal
49'
1ST-HALF
27'
Event
Estéban Lepaul
2nd Goal
Event
Victor Osimhen
1st Goal
18'

CONCLUSION

Galatasaray and Rennes shared a dramatic 3-3 draw after an evenly balanced first half at 1-1. Possession favored the home side yet both teams displayed attacking intent that produced six goals in total. The significant deviation noted for Galatasaray did not prevent a fair outcome. With no red cards or xG figures available the match hinged on open play and timely finishes. Rennes matched their hosts stride for stride in the second period to secure the point. This result leaves both sides with valuable lessons ahead of upcoming fixtures while highlighting the competitive nature of the contest from start to finish.