Galatasaray vs Gaziantep FK: match statistics
Galatasaray is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 1st place with an impressive record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 defeat. The hosts exhibit dominant home form with a 78% win rate, averaging 2.44 goals scored against just 0.89 conceded per match. Their advantage in possession (65%) and high xG efficiency (2.22) in home matches confirm the team's offensive power. Gaziantep FK, despite a decent table position, struggles significantly on the road – only 38% wins, averaging 1.63 goals conceded, and poor form in the last five matches (0.8 PPG). The difference in quality, form, and xG statistics (2.22 vs 1.18) speaks decisively in favor of Galatasaray, making a home win highly probable.
Galatasaray vs Gaziantep FK: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Galatasaray played Gaziantep FK in Süper Lig (Türkiye). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Galatasaray: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Gaziantep FK: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Galatasaray scores 2.29 and concedes 0.71 goals per match. Gaziantep FK scores 1.41 and concedes 1.76. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Galatasaray 53%, Gaziantep FK 53%. Over 2.5: Galatasaray 65%, Gaziantep FK 71%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Galatasaray has higher xG: 1.90 vs 1.48. Galatasaray: 17.5 shots per match, Gaziantep FK: 14.1.
Match halves
Galatasaray: half-time lead 65%, second-half goals 1.29. Gaziantep FK: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Galatasaray: 76-90+ (9 goals). Gaziantep FK: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Süper Lig: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Galatasaray is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 1st place with an impressive record of 13 wins, 3 draws, and only 1 defeat. The hosts exhibit dominant home form with a 78% win rate, averaging 2.44 goals scored against just 0.89 conceded per match. Their advantage in possession (65%) and high xG efficiency (2.22) in home matches confirm the team's offensive power. Gaziantep FK, despite a decent table position, struggles significantly on the road – only 38% wins, averaging 1.63 goals conceded, and poor form in the last five matches (0.8 PPG). The difference in quality, form, and xG statistics (2.22 vs 1.18) speaks decisively in favor of Galatasaray, making a home win highly probable.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Galatasaray | Gaziantep FK | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Galatasaray is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Galatasaray · 0.8 pts / match - Gaziantep FK
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Galatasaray is 62% better for: goals scored per match.
2.29 goals / match - Galatasaray · 1.41 goals / match - Gaziantep FK
Galatasaray is 148% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.71 goals / match - Galatasaray · 1.76 goals / match - Gaziantep FK
Galatasaray scores in 88% of matches (15 of 17 matches), while Gaziantep FK keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
Gaziantep FK scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Galatasaray keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Galatasaray
Over / Under - Gaziantep FK
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Galatasaray is 89% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.12 pts / match - Galatasaray · 1.12 pts / match - Gaziantep FK
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galatasaray - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 65% of matches and wins 76%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Gaziantep FK - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Galatasaray
Gaziantep FK
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Süper Lig).
Teams vs league
| Galatasaray | Liga | Gaziantep FK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 54% | • 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 48% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Galatasaray 1 - 0 - 0 Gaziantep FK. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Galatasaray vs Gaziantep FK?
The Süper Lig match finished Galatasaray 1:1 Gaziantep FK. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Galatasaray vs Gaziantep FK?
Galatasaray score 2.29 goals per game on average and Gaziantep FK 1.41. The Süper Lig average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Galatasaray's matches and 53% of Gaziantep FK's.
What form are Galatasaray and Gaziantep FK in?
Over the last 5 games Galatasaray have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Gaziantep FK 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Galatasaray vs Gaziantep FK?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Galatasaray vs Gaziantep FK: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.