Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor: match statistics
Gençlerbirliği are displaying impressive form in their last five matches, averaging 2.6 points per game with a run of four wins and one draw. The hosts win 50% of their home matches this season, scoring an average of 1.75 goals with a solid goal difference of +2. Samsunspor, despite a decent league position, are in a crisis of form with only 1.2 points per game in their last five matches, losing three of them. The visitors have a weaker away record (38% wins) and a lower average xG (1.24) compared to the hosts (1.47). The advantage in form, home efficiency, and higher expected goals points to a Gençlerbirliği win, although the even goal difference of both teams (+2) and Samsunspor's tendency to draw (38% away) suggest the match could be closely contested.
Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gençlerbirliği played Samsunspor in Süper Lig (Türkiye). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Gençlerbirliği: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Samsunspor: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gençlerbirliği scores 1.24 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Samsunspor scores 1.29 and concedes 1.18. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gençlerbirliği 59%, Samsunspor 65%. Over 2.5: Gençlerbirliği 59%, Samsunspor 41%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Samsunspor has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.14. Gençlerbirliği: 10.8 shots per match, Samsunspor: 12.9.
Match halves
Gençlerbirliği: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.71. Samsunspor: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Gençlerbirliği: 76-90+ (5 goals). Samsunspor: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Süper Lig: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Gençlerbirliği are displaying impressive form in their last five matches, averaging 2.6 points per game with a run of four wins and one draw. The hosts win 50% of their home matches this season, scoring an average of 1.75 goals with a solid goal difference of +2. Samsunspor, despite a decent league position, are in a crisis of form with only 1.2 points per game in their last five matches, losing three of them. The visitors have a weaker away record (38% wins) and a lower average xG (1.24) compared to the hosts (1.47). The advantage in form, home efficiency, and higher expected goals points to a Gençlerbirliği win, although the even goal difference of both teams (+2) and Samsunspor's tendency to draw (38% away) suggest the match could be closely contested.
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
| Gençlerbirliği | Samsunspor | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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.
Gençlerbirliği is 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Gençlerbirliği · 0.4 pts / match - Samsunspor
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.
Samsunspor is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - Gençlerbirliği · 1.18 goals / match - Samsunspor
Gençlerbirliği scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Samsunspor keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
Samsunspor scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Gençlerbirliği keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 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 - Gençlerbirliği
Over / Under - Samsunspor
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.
Gençlerbirliği is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / match - Gençlerbirliği · 1.29 pts / match - Samsunspor
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gençlerbirliği - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Samsunspor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 35%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Gençlerbirliği
Samsunspor
* 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
| Gençlerbirliği | Liga | Samsunspor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.65 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 47% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 66% | • 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: Gençlerbirliği 0 - 0 - 1 Samsunspor. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor?
The Süper Lig match finished Gençlerbirliği 1:1 Samsunspor. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor?
Gençlerbirliği score 1.24 goals per game on average and Samsunspor 1.29. The Süper Lig average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Gençlerbirliği's matches and 65% of Samsunspor's.
What form are Gençlerbirliği and Samsunspor in?
Over the last 5 games Gençlerbirliği have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Samsunspor 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.