Galatasaray vs Villarreal preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Rams Global Stadium Today - 6:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
GalatasarayGAL
1 2
VillarrealVIL
Full Time Today 6:00 PM
Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Galatasaray faced Villarreal in a match that concluded with a 1-2 final score after the visitors established their advantage early. The halftime score stood at 1-2 as well with Villarreal maintaining control throughout the second period. Possession statistics showed Galatasaray at 44 percent while Villarreal held 56 percent reflecting their territorial edge. No red cards were issued to either team keeping the contest free of disciplinary interruptions. Villarreal as the stronger side delivered a performance marked by significant deviation from initial projections yet secured the win consistently. Expected goals metrics were unavailable preventing deeper statistical comparisons but the outcome aligned with overall team assessments. The efficiency remained in line with Villarreal's capabilities across both halves.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Galatasaray 1-2 Villarreal. Villarreal showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift stayed in line with the stronger team's overall play.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be evaluated because expected goals data was unavailable.
  • Market alignment: The result proved aligned with pre-match team strength evaluations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations went unaddressed due to the complete absence of computed metrics.
  • Event impact: No standout events shifted the match beyond standard competitive exchanges.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured the match proceeded without any disciplinary distortion.
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
No referee statistics available.
Galatasaray Galatasaray
Galatasaray
VS
Villarreal Villarreal
Villarreal
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rennes Rank: 82 D
Venezia Rank: 73 L
Monza Rank: 68 L
Ümraniyespor Rank: 47 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
PSV Rank: 87 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
84.08
86.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Galatasaray
Villarreal
Power Score
84.08
86.31
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
48
36

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

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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Galatasaray

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

Villarreal

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Galatasaray ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Villarreal
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Galatasaray Villarreal
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
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.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Galatasaray Villarreal
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Galatasaray
Villarreal
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
Villarreal
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Galatasaray Villarreal
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
Galatasaray 0.00
Villarreal 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Galatasaray Villarreal
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
Galatasaray 0.00
Villarreal 0.00
Galatasaray
Villarreal
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VIL had peak pressure around 64'.
  • GAL started the game with stronger pressure.
GAL Pressure VIL Pressure
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Pressure Index: VIL reached the top pressure at 64' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Galatasaray GAL Home
2 matches
Villarreal VIL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
2
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T17:30:52+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 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

Statistics

Possession
GAL
45%
VIL
55%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 3
5 Shots 6
24 Dangerous attacks 49
44 Possession 56
1 Corners 7
26 Free kicks 6
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

51 Ball Safe 57
0 Penalties 1
6 Goal Attempts 14
11 Substitutions 11
11 Throwins 12
9 Dribble Attempts 8
9 Successful Dribbles 8
69 Successful Dribbles Percentage 73

Attacking

64 Attacks 81

Possession

26 Long Passes 25
322 Passes 429
84 Successful Passes Percentage 90
9 Key Passes 17

Defensive

8 Saves 3
7 Tackles 9
6 Interceptions 4
47 Duels Won 32

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
7 Fouls 25

Squad

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

Squad ▼

13
Diego José Conde Alcolado
Diego José Conde Alcolado Goalkeeper
25
Arnau Tenas Ureña
Arnau Tenas Ureña Goalkeeper
1
Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior
Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior Goalkeeper
8
Juan Marcos Foyth
Juan Marcos Foyth Defender
2
Logan Costa
Logan Costa Defender
23
Sergi Cardona Bermúdez
Sergi Cardona Bermúdez Defender
—
Carlos Romero Serrano
Carlos Romero Serrano Defender
5
Willy Kambwala
Willy Kambwala Defender
15
Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González
Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González Defender
12
Renato Palma Veiga
Renato Palma Veiga Defender
3
Alexander Freeman
Alexander Freeman Defender
6
Pau Navarro Badenes
Pau Navarro Badenes Defender
14
Santiago Comesaña Veiga
Santiago Comesaña Veiga Midfielder
18
Pape Gueye
Pape Gueye Midfielder
37
Carlos Macià Coves
Carlos Macià Coves Midfielder
22
Ayoze Pérez Gutiérrez
Ayoze Pérez Gutiérrez Attacker
19
Nicolas Pépé
Nicolas Pépé Attacker
7
Gerard Moreno Balaguero
Gerard Moreno Balaguero Attacker
9
Georges Mikautadze
Georges Mikautadze Attacker
17
Tajon Buchanan
Tajon Buchanan Attacker
—
Álex Forés Mendoza
Álex Forés Mendoza Attacker
20
Alberto Moleiro González
Alberto Moleiro González Attacker
—
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour Attacker
21
Tani Oluwaseyi
Tani Oluwaseyi Attacker
—
Thiago Cruz Fernández
Thiago Cruz Fernández Attacker
32
Hugo López Cortés
Hugo López Cortés Attacker

Events

1ST-HALF
41'
Event
Georges Mikautadze
3rd Goal
Event
Victor Osimhen
2nd Yellowcard
39'
39'
Event
Santiago Mouriño
1st Yellowcard
Event
Victor Osimhen
2nd Goal
5'
3'
Event
Ayoze Pérez
1st Goal

Match Commentary

83
Attempt Attempt
Arda Ünyay's header is saved.
79
Attempt Attempt
Pape Alassane Gueye takes a left-footed shot but misses.
77
Attempt Attempt
Baris Alper Yilmaz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Attempt Attempt
Georges Mikautadze takes a right-footed shot but misses.
68
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Victor James Osimhen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Mourino takes a header, but it's saved.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Tajon Buchanan's left-footed shot is saved.
59
Attempt Attempt
Ayoze Perez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Moleiro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
54
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Romero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
52
Attempt Attempt
Pape Alassane Gueye takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Eren Elmali takes a right-footed shot but misses.
41
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-2.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Georges Mikautadze scores with a right-footed shot.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Georges Mikautadze scores with a right-footed shot.
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
37
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Attempt Attempt
Georges Mikautadze takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Moleiro takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Georges Mikautadze takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Attempt Attempt
Victor James Osimhen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Victor James Osimhen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Attempt Attempt
Roland Sallai takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Shot taken with a header, but it missed the target.
6
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
5
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Victor James Osimhen Head Shot Goal
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Victor James Osimhen scores, making it 1-1.
4
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Second yellow card issued.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Victor James Osimhen scores, bringing the match to 1-1.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! The score is now 0-1.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has taken place!

CONCLUSION

Villarreal's 2-1 triumph over Galatasaray highlighted their ability to lead from the opening period and maintain composure under pressure. With possession tilted in their favor the visitors controlled key phases without relying on set pieces or penalties. The lack of red cards allowed both sides to focus purely on tactical execution throughout the ninety minutes. Although expected goals figures were missing the final outcome matched the pre-game view of Villarreal as the superior side. Galatasaray pushed forward in search of an equalizer but could not overcome the early deficit. This result underscores Villarreal's consistency in away fixtures where they convert opportunities efficiently. Overall the performance demonstrated clear structural advantages that translated directly into points on the road.