Göztepe vs 23.08.26 18:300 – 1Full Time
Gençlerbirliği S.K. — Süper Lig: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Koïta strike gives Gençlerbirliği win at Göztepe
Gençlerbirliği claimed a 1-0 victory away at Göztepe in matchday two of the Süper Lig, moving to the top of the table on six points while their hosts remained without a win in the early rounds. The contest was goalless at half-time before a second-half breakthrough settled the outcome.
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The decisive moment arrived in the 51st minute when Sékou Koïta converted an assist from Oğulcan Ülgün to make it 0-1, a lead Gençlerbirliği would not relinquish. Göztepe pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past a resolute away defence as the scoreline held firm to the final whistle.
Göztepe edged the possession count at 51 percent to 49 and had a marginal edge in expected goals, 1.52 to 1.71, reflecting a tight and evenly contested match. Gençlerbirliği were sharper in front of goal, however, landing five shots on target from twelve attempts compared to Göztepe's two from ten, a difference that proved decisive.
İrfan Eğribayat was outstanding for the visitors, earning the highest rating on the pitch at 8.6 without registering a goal or assist himself.
Gençlerbirliği's five shots on target against Göztepe's two underlined their greater efficiency in the final third despite a near-even shot count overall.
Gençlerbirliği S.K. won 1–0 away against Göztepe (half-time 0–0).
Göztepe met Gençlerbirliği S.K. in the Süper Lig (Regular Season - 2). Kick-off was Sunday, 23 August 2026, 18:30 UTC at Gursel Aksel Stadium. Referee: Batuhan Kolak.
Team pages: Göztepe · Gençlerbirliği S.K. · Süper Lig
Key moments
- 51' Goal: Sékou Koïta (assist: Oğulcan Ülgün) — 0–1
Starting line-ups
Göztepe (3-4-1-2)
Gençlerbirliği S.K. (4-1-4-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave Göztepe 53%, the draw 27%, Gençlerbirliği S.K. 20%. It finished Göztepe 0–1 Gençlerbirliği S.K..
Göztepe's rating edge, but the draw is in play — Göztepe are the stronger side on our strength rating, and that is most of Göztepe's 53%. The draw at 27% is lifted by the early-season fade in home wins.
Why Göztepe at 53%?
Göztepe sit 115 points higher on our strength rating — 1714 to 1599. Sides with a 100–200-point rating edge at home won 57.1% of 12,730 such games. The 300 most similar past games finished 59–23–18.
Why only 53%?
Gençlerbirliği S.K. hold 10 more possession points (46 to 36 in recent games) across a 115-point rating gap. Control now carries a receipt beyond near-equals too: sides with this control edge at a 75–150-point rating gap won 42.6% of 8,615 such games where the class table expected 41.3%. Both sides are inside their first six league games — home wins land softer this early in the season, so this trims Göztepe's column. Across 10,693 opening-stretch games since 2010, home sides won 42.8% where the rating map expected 44.9%, with draws up 2.1 — negative in every season since 2018.
Why is the draw second, ahead of the Gençlerbirliği S.K. win?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 24.2%. These teams' recent games average 3.0 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 24,855. Early-season fixtures add 2.1 points to the draw. The control factor adds 1.2 points to the draw.
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About this match
On this page: the Göztepe vs Gençlerbirliği S.K. final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Süper Lig fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Göztepe 0–1 Gençlerbirliği S.K.. Explore more on the Göztepe and Gençlerbirliği S.K. team pages or the Süper Lig page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Göztepe vs Gençlerbirliği S.K.?
Gençlerbirliği S.K. won 1–0 away against Göztepe (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Göztepe vs Gençlerbirliği S.K.?
Sékou Koïta (51') for Gençlerbirliği S.K..
›Where can I watch Göztepe vs Gençlerbirliği S.K. highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Göztepe 0–1 Gençlerbirliği S.K. are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Göztepe and Gençlerbirliği S.K.?
Göztepe and Gençlerbirliği S.K. have met 8 times — 4 wins for Göztepe, 4 wins for Gençlerbirliği S.K. and 0 draws.