Göztepe vs Gaziantep FK
Gaziantep FK storm past Göztepe in six-goal thriller
K. Kozłowski's brace and early strikes set the tone for a commanding away win.
Gaziantep FK took an early grip on the match with goals from H. Dervişoğlu and M. Abena inside the first ten minutes, followed by a brace from K. Kozłowski before half-time. Despite Göztepe's efforts, including two goals from Juan, one a last-gasp penalty, they couldn't claw back the deficit in this 4-2 defeat. The result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, turning the fixture into an unexpected away triumph.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Göztepe facing Gaziantep FK in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams have reshaped their squads over the summer, aiming to start on the front foot as they embark on their league campaigns.
Key facts
- 1.Göztepe finished 6th last season with 55 points.
- 2.Gaziantep FK ended 12th with 37 points.
- 3.Göztepe had a +10 goal difference last season.
- 4.Gaziantep FK had a -15 goal difference last season.
- 5.Göztepe averaged 1.62 points per game last season.
- 6.Gaziantep FK averaged 1.09 points per game last season.
- 7.Göztepe lost M. Lis and J. Olaitan over the summer.
- 8.Gaziantep FK signed S. Dursun and lost Kévin Rodrigues and M. Kabasakal.
The context
Göztepe have parted ways with M. Lis and J. Olaitan, while Gaziantep FK have welcomed S. Dursun and seen the departures of Kévin Rodrigues and M. Kabasakal. These changes could influence the dynamics on the pitch as both sides look to integrate new personnel and find their rhythm early on.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Göztepe
No standout best passers flagged for Göztepe
Away — Gaziantep FK
Analysis
Looking at last season's standings, Göztepe finished higher with a better goal difference and points per game average than Gaziantep FK. This suggests a slight edge in quality and consistency. While the summer business has altered both squads, Göztepe's stability might give them the upper hand. Gaziantep FK's new signing S. Dursun could add some spark, but it may take time for the team to gel fully.
Prediction
The forecast is for a closely contested match with Göztepe narrowly prevailing 2-1. The home side's superior league position and goal difference from last season underpin this call, though the margin is expected to be tight. A low confidence in this prediction reflects the early stage of the season and the uncertainties that come with new squads.
The verdict
As the season opener unfolds, expect a spirited battle with Göztepe just shading it. Both teams will be eager to start positively, but the home side's slight advantage in squad continuity and last season's form could prove decisive in securing the three points.
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
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
Dervişoğlu
Abena
Assist: Maxim
Penalty confirmed
Dismas
Missed Penalty
Kozłowski
Kozłowski
Assist: Maxim
Gugeshashvili
André Henrique
Yildirim
Juan
Assist: Janderson
Kurtulan
Yellow Card
Maxim
Dervişoğlu
Dismas
Rhaldney
Yellow Card
Çalhanoğlu
Akonnor
Sorescu
Bayrak
Red Card
Stewart
Yellow Card
Armstrong
Yellow Card
Gidado
Camara
Yellow Card
Juan
Penalty
| # | 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 |
| 15 |  Çorum FK | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 |  Göztepe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 17 |  Erzurumspor FK | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
Match Statistics
Göztepe
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 2A. KurtulanM
- 4T. AltıkardeşD
- 5RhaldneyM
- 7André HenriqueM
- 9JuanF
- 12R. AkonnorM
- 13Ege YildirimD
- 20N. DismasM
- 25L. GugeshashviliG
- 26M. BokeleD
- 39JandersonF
Substitutes
- 1A. ÖzçimenG
- 6Alex MatosM
- 8A. AntunesM
- 10E. BekiroğluM
- 14T. BökeF
- 16O. BayrakD
- 18F. AnjorinM
- 22S. ArmstrongF
- 33Ş. ÖztürkG
Gaziantep FK
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 2Luis PérezD
- 4A. KızıldağD
- 6U. MelekeM
- 8V. GidadoM
- 10K. KozłowskiM
- 14M. AbenaD
- 18D. SorescuM
- 23K. ÇalhanoğluD
- 25K. TobiaszG
- 28H. DervişoğluF
- 44A. MaximM
Substitutes
- 3D. CamaraM
- 9T. StewartF
- 11M. CihanM
- 19S. DursunF
- 21A. SyllaD
- 35A. DadakdenizG
- 61O. ÖzçiçekM
- 77Sabahattin DesticiD
Göztepe
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan | F | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/5 |
| Janderson | F | 90 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1/3 |
| Rhaldney | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| S. Armstrong | F | 21 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| R. Akonnor | M | 69 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/3 |
| A. Antunes | M | 44 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Ege Yildirim | D | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Kurtulan | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6/10 |
| F. Anjorin | M | 26 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| N. Dismas | M | 64 | 5.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| André Henrique | M | 46 | 5.6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| M. Bokele | D | 90 | 5.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| T. Altıkardeş | D | 90 | 5.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Özçimen | G | 44 | 4.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Bayrak | D | 26 | 4.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Gugeshashvili | G | 46 | 4.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Bekiroğlu | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ş. Öztürk | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Matos | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Böke | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Gaziantep FK
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Kozłowski | M | 90 | 9.6 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1/1 |
| A. Maxim | M | 62 | 8.6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| M. Abena | D | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| H. Dervişoğlu | F | 62 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/3 |
| A. Kızıldağ | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Tobiasz | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Stewart | F | 28 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Luis Pérez | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Camara | M | 28 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| A. Sylla | D | 21 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| U. Meleke | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Özçiçek | M | 8 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Gidado | M | 82 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| K. Çalhanoğlu | D | 69 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Sorescu | M | 69 | 6.1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| A. Dadakdeniz | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sabahattin Destici | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Cihan | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Dursun | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Göztepe vs Gaziantep FK?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Göztepe to win against Gaziantep FK.
- What score did Fipster predict for Göztepe vs Gaziantep FK?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Göztepe 2–1 Gaziantep FK.
- What were the win probabilities for Göztepe vs Gaziantep FK?
- Fipster's model gave Göztepe a 35% chance of winning, Gaziantep FK a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.