Eyüpspor vs Gaziantep FK
Gaziantep FK snatches narrow win at Eyüpspor
D. Sorescu's second-half strike secures a slender victory away from home.
Gaziantep FK edged out Eyüpspor 1-0 thanks to D. Sorescu's decisive goal just after the hour mark. Despite Fipster's medium-confidence prediction favouring a home win, the visitors defied expectations to claim all three points in this tight Süper Lig encounter.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Eyüpspor facing Gaziantep FK in what promises to be a closely fought encounter. Both teams have reshaped their squads over the summer, setting the stage for a tactical battle as they seek to start the campaign on a positive note.
Key facts
- 1.Eyüpspor have lost three notable players over the summer: U. Bozok, M. Thiam, and Marcos Felipe.
- 2.Gaziantep FK have parted ways with Kévin Rodrigues and M. Kabasakal ahead of the new season.
- 3.This match is the first league game of the 2026 season for both teams.
- 4.The predicted final score is 1-0 in favour of Eyüpspor.
- 5.A first-half goal is expected to decide the match.
- 6.The forecast includes around four total cards, indicating moderate discipline issues.
- 7.Eyüpspor are ranked 15th and Gaziantep FK 12th in last season's standings, providing context for their relative strength.
The context
Eyüpspor enter this fixture having lost key players over the summer, including U. Bozok, M. Thiam, and Marcos Felipe, all departing the club. Gaziantep FK have also seen departures with Kévin Rodrigues and M. Kabasakal leaving. Neither side has played a league game yet, so this match marks the first opportunity to gauge their readiness and cohesion for the season ahead.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Eyüpspor
Away — Gaziantep FK
Analysis
The prediction leans towards a home win for Eyüpspor, with a 1-0 scoreline being the most probable outcome. The forecast suggests an early goal in the first half, which Eyüpspor will look to defend resolutely. The match is expected to feature moderate discipline, with around four cards likely to be shown. Gaziantep FK will pose a challenge, but Eyüpspor's home advantage and tactical setup could be the difference.
Prediction
Expect Eyüpspor to take the lead by halftime and hold on for a narrow 1-0 victory. The game should be competitive, but the home side's ability to manage the game after scoring will be key to securing all three points.
The verdict
This season opener sets the tone for both teams, with Eyüpspor aiming to build momentum from a solid defensive performance and a crucial early goal. Gaziantep FK will need to find ways to break down their opponents if they are to avoid a disappointing start to their campaign.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Eyüpspor has no record in this competition yet, so there is nothing to compare these totals against.
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Abena
Yellow Card
Sorescu
Sabiri
Bacuna
Red Card
Boutobba
Abdullahi
Camara
Pintor
Yaşar
Stewart
Kozłowski
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 10 |  Alanyaspor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Gaziantep FK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |  Amed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Beşiktaş | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 |  Eyüpspor | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Çorum FK | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Eyüpspor
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 4A. YaşarD
- 5J. El YamiqD
- 7T. ÜlvanD
- 10A. SabiriF
- 11L. PintorM
- 15C. Raux YaoM
- 29A. AbdullahiF
- 31H. MoldovanG
- 33Z. JulesD
- 88C. MassangaM
- 98B. BoutobbaM
Substitutes
- 1E. BilginG
- 3A. PopovD
- 9Y. BarasıF
- 18H. AkmanM
- 42Kutlay Satli BerhanD
- 44Ömer Ahmet CeyhanD
- 70M. DemirF
- 77K. MichalakF
- 84Christ SadiaM
Gaziantep FK
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 2Luis PérezD
- 3D. CamaraF
- 6U. MelekeD
- 7J. BacunaM
- 9T. StewartF
- 10K. KozłowskiF
- 14M. AbenaD
- 18D. SorescuM
- 25K. TobiaszG
- 44A. MaximM
- 96F. ȘtefanM
Substitutes
- 4A. KızıldağD
- 8V. GidadoM
- 19S. DursunF
- 22S. HansenF
- 23K. ÇalhanoğluD
- 28H. DervişoğluF
- 61O. ÖzçiçekM
- 77Sabahattin DesticiD
- 81C. AslanG
- 97F. BavukF
Eyüpspor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles-Andre Raux Yao | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 |
| Abdelhamid Sabiri | F | 64 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Chandrel Massanga | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Zak Jules | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jawad El Yamiq | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Lenny Pintor | M | 74 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| Bilal Boutobba | M | 64 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| Horațiu Moldovan | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Talha Ülvan(C) | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | F | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Seyfettin Anıl Yaşar | D | 74 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Berhan Satli | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ömer Ahmet Ceyhan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emre Bilgin | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christ Sadia | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arda Yavuz | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hamza Akman | M | 25 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
| Mete Demir | F | 16 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yusuf Barası | F | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konrad Michalak | F | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Gaziantep FK
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deian Sorescu | M | 90 | 8.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| Alexandru Maxim(C) | M | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Luis Pérez | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ulrich Meleke | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Drissa Camara | F | 68 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Trivante Stewart | F | 76 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Kacper Tobiasz | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juninho Bacuna | M | 64 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Myenty Abena | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Florin Ştefan | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Kacper Kozłowski | F | 88 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Serdar Dursun | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cemilhan Aslan | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Halil Dervişoğlu | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ogün Özçiçek | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sabahattin Destici | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sontje Hansen | F | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kerim Çalhanoğlu | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arda Kızıldağ | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gidado Victor Ntino-Emo | M | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fuat Bavuk | F | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Eyüpspor vs Gaziantep FK?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Eyüpspor to win against Gaziantep FK.
- What score did Fipster predict for Eyüpspor vs Gaziantep FK?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Eyüpspor 1–0 Gaziantep FK.
- What were the win probabilities for Eyüpspor vs Gaziantep FK?
- Fipster's model gave Eyüpspor a 53% chance of winning, Gaziantep FK a 23% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 53% confidence — a medium-confidence call.