11 March 2017 at 16:00

Referee: Firat Aydinus

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

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Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Galatasaray

W 691D 213L 195
Over 2.559
Goals scored2224

Away Record: Genclerbirligi

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Galatasaray defeated Genclerbirligi 3:2. The match was played in Süper Lig 2016. Goals were scored by A. Khalili 1′, S. İnan 5′ (pen.), L. Podolski 45′, S. Şahin 69′ (pen.), S. İnan 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Galatasaray had 66% possession while Genclerbirligi held 34%. Galatasaray had 13 shots (9 on target) compared to 8 (5 on target) for Genclerbirligi. Galatasaray made 3 substitutions, Genclerbirligi made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Galatasaray and Genclerbirligi — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Galatasaray
Genclerbirligi
Kick Off
1′
A. Khalili

assist: S. Gürler

S. İnan

Penalty

5′
H. BaltaS. Sarıoğlu
20′
L. Podolski

assist: S. Sarıoğlu

45+1′
Half Time
46′
K. IssahU. Çiftçi
46′
V. MuriqiT. Rantie
69′
S. Şahin

Penalty

JosuéW. Sneijder
72′
L. CaroleM. Linnes
85′
88′
A. KarabulutA. Mehmeti
S. İnan
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Galatasaray had 66% possession against Genclerbirligi's 34%. Galatasaray registered 13 shots (9 on target) while Genclerbirligi managed 8 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 6–6. Fouls committed: 10–15.

9Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots8
1Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox0
10Fouls15
6Corner Kicks6
1Offsides7
66%Ball Possession34%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves6
601Total passes298
486Passes accurate217
81%Passes %73%

Lineups

Galatasaray lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under I. Tudor, while Genclerbirligi deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Ü. Özat.

Defensive Solidity

Galatasaray deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Genclerbirligi's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Galatasaray field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Genclerbirligi's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Galatasaray start 0 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Genclerbirligi averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Galatasaray3-4-34-2-3-1Genclerbirligi
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Muslera22Balta21Chedjou23Carole3Çalık8İnan7Öztekin30Josué27Cigerci16Rodrigu.11Podolski1Hopf79Karaer15Palitse.12Claro2Oğuz21Şahin20Karabul.7Gürler55Khalili23Issah9Muriqi

Substitutes

Coach: I. Tudor

Substitutes

Coach: Ü. Özat

GalatasarayPosition StrengthGenclerbirligi
Galatasaray3-4-3
1GoalkeeperF. Muslera
22DefenderH. Balta
21DefenderA. Chedjou
23DefenderL. Carole
3DefenderA. Çalık
8MidfielderS. İnan
7MidfielderY. Öztekin
30MidfielderJosué
27MidfielderT. Cigerci
16MidfielderGarry Rodrigues
11MidfielderL. Podolski
Genclerbirligi4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Hopf
79DefenderA. Karaer
15DefenderS. Palitsevich
12DefenderLuccas Claro
2DefenderA. Oğuz
21MidfielderS. Şahin
20MidfielderA. Karabulut
7MidfielderS. Gürler
55MidfielderA. Khalili
23MidfielderK. Issah
9ForwardV. Muriqi

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Galatasaray have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Genclerbirligi show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

Galatasaray

WDWLLW

Genclerbirligi

LLLLLD

Galatasaray vs Genclerbirligi Head to Head Results

Galatasaray and Genclerbirligi have met 20 times — Galatasaray won 12, Genclerbirligi won 2, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Galatasaray leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 58 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.90 per match (41 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Galatasaray are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–0 in 2021.

12

Galatasaray

6

Drawn

2

Genclerbirligi

Goals: 41Goals: 17

Recent Meetings (20)

18 Apr 2026Gençlerbirliği S.K.1 – 2Galatasaray
22 Nov 2025Galatasaray3 – 2Genclerbirligi
22 Feb 2023Galatasaray2 – 2Gençlerbirliği S.K.
2 May 2021Genclerbirligi0 – 2Galatasaray
9 Jan 2021Galatasaray6 – 0Genclerbirligi
1 Mar 2020Galatasaray3 – 0Genclerbirligi
5 Oct 2019Genclerbirligi0 – 0Galatasaray
9 Apr 2018Genclerbirligi1 – 0Galatasaray
3 Nov 2017Galatasaray5 – 1Genclerbirligi
15 Oct 2016Genclerbirligi0 – 1Galatasaray
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 17 Apr 2026