Sun, 1 Feb 2026, 14:00
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10'
Thalisson Kelven⚽
Normal Goal
15'
M. Mimaroglu🟨
Yellow Card
24'
D. Goutas🟨
Yellow Card
26'
M. Kabasakal🟨
Yellow Card
53'
M. Kabasakal🔄
Substitution 1 → K. Kozlowski
59'
M. Niang🔄
Substitution 1 → F. Tongya
63'
M. Bayo⚽
Normal Goal → A. Maxim
68'
G. Gurpuz🔄
Substitution 2 → C. Canak
73'
O. Ulgun🟨
Yellow Card
77'
M. Mimaroglu⚽
Normal Goal
79'
S. Koita🟨
Yellow Card
84'
A. Maxim🔄
Substitution 2 → D. Dragus
84'
D. Sorescu🔄
Substitution 4 → Y. Kabadayi
84'
N. Mujakic🔄
Substitution 5 → C. Lungoyi
84'
K. Gassama🔄
Substitution 3 → V. Gidado
89'
P. Pereira🟨
Yellow Card
90'
M. Mimaroglu🔄
Substitution 3 → M. Hanousek
90'
O. Ulgun🔄
Substitution 4 → D. Varesanovic
90+4'
F. Tongya🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal5
13Total Shots14
3Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox11
6Shots outsidebox3
17Fouls12
3Corner Kicks2
2Offsides1
37Ball Possession63
5Yellow Cards1
4Goalkeeper Saves2
268Total passes465
194Passes accurate396
72Passes %85
1.4expected_goals1.21
0goals_prevented0

Starting Lineups

Gençlerbirliği S.K.Gençlerbirliği S.K.1:1

Starting XI

24Ricardo VelhoG
2Thalisson KelvenD
15Tom Dele-BashiruM
10Metehan MimaroğluM
29M'Baye NiangF
4Žan ŽužekD
11Göktan GürpüzM
6Dimitris GoutasD
35Oğulcan ÜlgünM
13Pedro PereiraD
22Sekou KoitaM

Gaziantep FKGaziantep FK1:1

Starting XI

20Zafer GörgenG
5Nihad MujakićD
77Kévin RodriguesM
44Alexandru MaximF
23Tayyip Talha SanuçD
3Drissa CamaraM
9Mohamed BayoF
30Nazım SangaréD
17Karamba GassamaM
6Melih KabasakalM
18Deian SorescuM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Form: L-D-W-W-W
Gaziantep FK
Gaziantep FK
Form: D-D-W-W-D
Record
6 W
2 D
2 L
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3 W
4 D
3 L
Goals Per Game
2.0
Scored
vs
1.3
Scored
1.0
Conceded
vs
1.7
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
40%
Clean Sheets
20%
BTTS
50%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.8
Away:1.5
Conceded
Home:1.5
Away:0.7
Scored
Home:0.8
Away:1.7
Conceded
Home:0.8
Away:2.3

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Gençlerbirliği S.K. versus Gaziantep FK: long term ELO, before the match
Gençlerbirliği S.K.HomeRatingGaziantep FKAway
Strength
1,489.8Overall1,561.8
1,528.2Match venue1,484.5
1,528.2At home1,549.7
1,391.5Away1,484.5
Attack & defence
1,487.8Attack1,517
1,501.5Defence1,539.5
1,495.8Home attack1,485.2
1,412.1Away attack1,502.7
1,509Home defence1,541.5
1,492.6Away defence1,501.8
Match profile
1,600Goal environment1,723.3
1,476.7Home goals1,590
1,623.3Away goals1,633.3
1,474.2Possession1,503.9
Specialist ratings
1,461.8Set-piece attack1,490
1,463.1Set-piece defence1,490.4
1,485.8Close games1,532.1
1,495.9Winning margin1,568

Match venue compares Gençlerbirliği S.K. at home with Gaziantep FK away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Genclerbirligi vs Gaziantep: Goals Galore on the Cards?
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.77
Expected Value:+15.0%
Confidence:70

Right then, let's have a proper look at this Sunday afternoon clash in the Süper Lig. Genclerbirligi welcome Gazişehir Gaziantep, and if you like a bit of goalmouth action, this could be the one for you. First off, the league table tells us Gaziantep are the higher-placed side, sitting 8th with 25 points. But don't let that fool you – the recent form book tells a very different story. Genclerbirligi, down in 11th, have been the form team over the last ten games, picking up a whopping 20 points from a possible 30. That's a 60% win rate, scoring 20 and conceding 10. They've had some proper results too, like that mad 4-3 win at home to Trabzonspor, who are flying high in third. They also smashed Fatih Karagümrük 3-0. Their home form is particularly tasty: 75% win rate from their last four at home, banging in 2.75 goals per game. They do let a few in at the other end, mind – 1.5 per game at home – but they usually outscore the opposition. Gaziantep, on the other hand, have been a bit hit and miss. Three wins, four draws, three losses in their last ten. The positive? They're a tough team to beat on their day, as shown by their 1-1 draw away at league leaders Galatasaray and a 2-2 draw at Beşiktaş. The massive negative? Their defence on the road has more holes than a sieve. They're conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game away from home. They got absolutely tonked 5-1 at Başakşehir and 5-2 at Rizespor in the cup. They can score themselves – 1.67 per game away – but keeping it tight is not their strong suit. When these two have met before, it's been pretty even – three wins apiece from seven games. But crucially, Genclerbirligi have never lost at home to Gaziantep, with two wins and a draw. The stats paint a clear picture: Gencler are a force at home, and Gaziantep are vulnerable travellers. So, what's the bet? The bookies have Gencler as slight favourites at 2.26, which isn't bad value. But for me, the smart money is on both teams to score. The odds are 1.77, and it just screams value. Gencler score for fun at home but are leaky. Gaziantep score regularly away but can't defend. In Gaziantep's last four games, both teams have scored in three of them. For Gencler, it's been 50-50 recently, but at home they've only kept one clean sheet in their last four. I fancy both nets to ripple. **Key Points:** * Genclerbirligi are in red-hot form, winning 6 of their last 10. * At home, they average 2.75 goals scored but concede 1.5 per game. * Gaziantep are shaky on the road, conceding 2.33 goals per away game. * Gaziantep have shown they can score against anyone, drawing with Galatasaray and Beşiktaş. * Head-to-head history shows Gencler are unbeaten at home against Gaziantep. * Recent results suggest goals at both ends are highly likely. In summary, this has all the makings of an entertaining, end-to-end game. While a Genclerbirligi home win is a decent shout, the best value for your money looks to be backing both teams to find the back of the net. It's the simple, sensible play here.

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Genclerbirligi's Home Firepower to Overwhelm Leaky Gaziantep
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:2.26
Expected Value:+24.3%
Confidence:65

Listen up, braai masters and football lovers! We've got a proper Süper Lig clash here that smells like value. Genclerbirligi hosting Gazişehir Gaziantep, and the numbers are telling a juicy story. Forget the veggies, let's get straight into the meat of this matchup. Genclerbirligi might be sitting in 11th, but don't let that fool you. Their recent form is braai-hot! Six wins from their last ten, including a spectacular 4-3 victory over third-placed Trabzonspor and a 3-0 demolition of Fatih Karagümrük. At home, they're even more dangerous, winning 75% of their last four with a whopping 2.75 goals scored per game. They're creating chances too, averaging over 14 shots and 6 on target per home game. That's the kind of attacking intent that wins matches and fills betting slips. Gaziantep, sitting 8th, are the classic Jekyll and Hyde team. They can pull off a brilliant 1-1 draw away at league leaders Galatasaray, but then get smashed 5-1 by Başakşehir and 5-2 by Rizespor on the road. Their away defense is a major concern, conceding 2.33 goals per game on their travels. While they've shown they can scrap for a point against the big boys, their record against teams around them is suspect. The head-to-head history favours the home side when they host this fixture. Genclerbirligi are unbeaten in three home games against Gaziantep (two wins, one draw). The overall record is even at three wins apiece, but the home advantage is clear. Looking at the recent results, Genclerbirligi's momentum is key. They're scoring for fun, while Gaziantep's away performances have been wildly inconsistent, often ending in heavy defeats. With both teams having a full week's rest, fatigue won't be an excuse. **Key Points:** * Genclerbirligi are in blistering home form, winning 75% of recent games and scoring 2.75 goals per match at their ground. * Gazişehir Gaziantep's away defense is porous, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game on the road. * Head-to-head history shows Genclerbirligi are strong at home in this fixture, unbeaten in three matches. * Gaziantep's recent away results include heavy defeats (5-1, 5-2) against mid-table opposition. * The goal expectancy models point towards a high-scoring affair, aligning with both teams' tendencies. **Summary:** This setup is perfect for a home win bet. Genclerbirligi are firing at home, Gaziantep are leaking goals away, and the historical trend at this venue supports the hosts. The odds of 2.26 offer solid value for a team with such a pronounced home advantage and attacking form. It's time to back the home side to get the job done.

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Goal Gluttony Guaranteed in Ankara
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.98
Expected Value:+28.7%
Confidence:70

Get ready for fireworks in Ankara! This Süper Lig clash between Genclerbirligi and Gazişehir Gaziantep has all the ingredients for a goal-fest, and The Big O is here to tell you why the net will be bulging more than twice. Genclerbirligi have been absolutely rampant at home, transforming their stadium into a goal factory. In their last four home matches, they've been scoring at a rate of 2.75 goals per game while conceding 1.50. That's an average of 4.25 total goals every time they play in front of their own fans! Just look at their recent results: a breathtaking 4-3 victory over third-placed Trabzonspor, a comfortable 3-0 win against Fatih Karagümrük, and a 5-0 cup demolition of Sakaryaspor. They're creating chances with 6.33 shots on target per home game and converting at a 43.2% accuracy rate. When they're at home, they attack with intent and often leave gaps at the back – music to my ears! Meanwhile, Gazişehir Gaziantep have been the perfect away-day opponents for Over hunters. Their travels have been nothing short of chaotic, conceding a whopping 2.33 goals per game on the road while still managing to score 1.67 themselves. That's another 4.00-goal average when they leave home! Their recent away adventures include a 5-1 thrashing by Başakşehir, a 5-2 cup defeat at Rizespor, and a thrilling 2-2 draw with Beşiktaş. They simply cannot keep the back door shut away from home, with both teams scoring in 70% of their recent matches. The head-to-head history only reinforces this narrative. Four of the last seven meetings between these sides have produced Over 2.5 goals, with both teams finding the net in five of those clashes. Their most recent encounter in August 2025 ended 2-1 in Gaziantep's favor – another Over ticket cashed. Looking at the league table, neither side is known for defensive solidity. Genclerbirligi sit 11th with a -4 goal difference, while Gaziantep are 8th but with a worse -6 differential. This isn't a match where either team will park the bus; both need points and both have shown they're more comfortable going forward than defending. The statistical evidence is overwhelming. Combine Genclerbirligi's home goal average (4.25) with Gaziantep's away goal average (4.00), and you get a projected total that screams value on the Over 2.5 line at 1.98. The goal expectancies point toward a match with approximately 4.12 expected goals – that's significantly above the 2.5 threshold. Key Points: • Genclerbirligi average 4.25 total goals in their last 4 home games (2.75 scored, 1.50 conceded) • Gazişehir Gaziantep average 4.00 total goals in their last 6 away games (1.67 scored, 2.33 conceded) • 4 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings have seen Over 2.5 goals • Both teams have scored in 5 of their 7 historical meetings (71%) • Gaziantep's away defense is particularly vulnerable, conceding 2.33 goals per game on the road • Genclerbirligi's last home league game was a 4-3 thriller against Trabzonspor As The Big O, I live for matches like this – two teams who prioritize attack over defense, with recent form pointing squarely toward goals. The value on Over 2.5 at 1.98 is substantial, and everything in the data suggests we're in for an entertaining, high-scoring affair. Sometimes you just have to follow the numbers, and the numbers are screaming for goals in Ankara!

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At Home, Strong Genclerbirligi Is. Against Leaky Gaziantep.
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:2.26
Expected Value:+31.1%
Confidence:65

A clash of contrasting forms, this is. In the standings, higher Gaziantep sits, with 25 points to 19. But look deeper, one must. The true story in recent results lies. Strong at home, Genclerbirligi has been. A fortress, their ground is. From their last four home matches, three victories and one draw they took. Scoring 2.75 goals per game at home, they do. Remember the 4-3 triumph over Trabzonspor, you should. A team third in the league, with strong form of 2.10 points per game, that is. Also a 3-0 victory over Fatih Karagümrük and a 5-0 cup win they recorded. Momentum, they have. Gazişehir Gaziantep, meanwhile, on the road fragile has been. Conceding 2.33 goals per away game, they are. Heavy defeats, they have suffered. A 5-1 loss to Başakşehir and a 5-2 cup defeat to Rizespor, in their recent past they carry. Though a credible 1-1 draw at Galatasaray they earned, defensive woes away from home persist. The head-to-head history speaks. Seven total meetings, three wins each and one draw. But at home, Genclerbirligi dominant has been. Two wins and one draw from three home fixtures against Gaziantep, they have. A 66.67% home win rate in this fixture, that is. Look at the numbers, one must. Genclerbirligi's last ten games: six wins, two draws, two losses. Two points per game, that yields. Gaziantep's last ten: three wins, four draws, three losses. Only 1.30 points per game, that is. The trend is clear. In goal expectancy, a high-scoring affair the numbers suggest. Genclerbirligi to score 2.54, Gaziantep 1.58. Both teams finding the net in five of their seven past meetings, they have. Yet, the home advantage and current momentum, the decisive factor will be. A profound thought, I have. Sometimes, the table lies. Current form and the strength of home, the true path reveals. Against a team that leaks goals on its travels, a confident home side thrives. **Key Points:** * Genclerbirligi boasts a 75% win rate in their last four home games, scoring 2.75 goals per match. * Gazişehir Gaziantep concedes 2.33 goals per game on the road, including heavy 5-1 and 5-2 defeats. * Head-to-head favours Genclerbirligi at home with two wins and one draw from three encounters. * Genclerbirligi's recent form (6W, 2D, 2L) far surpasses Gaziantep's (3W, 4D, 3L). * The home side's 4-3 victory over high-flying Trabzonspor shows their capability against quality opposition. **Summary:** The data points clearly to the home side. Strong at home, facing a defensively vulnerable away team, Genclerbirligi should secure three points. Value in the home win odds, there is.

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Goal Fest Expected: Why Over 2.5 Goals is the Smart Play
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.98
Expected Value:+28.7%
Confidence:70

The Süper Lig serves up a fascinating clash between two sides with contrasting league positions but intriguing underlying numbers. Genclerbirligi, sitting 11th, host 8th-placed Gazişehir Gaziantep. On paper, the visitors are higher up, but my calculator is buzzing with a different story. This isn't about the table; it's about the raw, unvarnished data pointing to one thing: goals, and plenty of them. Let's start with the hosts. Genclerbirligi's recent form is deceptively strong. Six wins from their last ten, averaging a solid 2.00 points per game. More importantly, they've been explosive at home, winning 75% of their last four at their own ground and scoring at a rate of 2.75 goals per game. Their 4-3 thriller against a formidable Trabzonspor side and a 3-0 demolition of Fatih Karagümrük show they can turn it on. Yes, they lost 2-1 to Antalyaspor last time out, but that looks like a minor blip in an otherwise potent attacking trend. They're conceding 1.50 per game at home, which tells me they're rarely in dull, defensive affairs. Now, enter Gazişehir Gaziantep. Their recent record reads three wins, four draws, three losses. Respectable draws away at Galatasaray and Beşiktaş show they have spirit. But here's the kicker for value hunters: their away defense is a sieve. They're conceding a whopping 2.33 goals per game on the road. Let that sink in. A 5-1 thumping at Başakşehir and a 5-2 cup defeat at Rizespor are glaring red flags in their travel luggage. They do score themselves (1.67 away), which sets up a perfect 'you score, we score' dynamic. The head-to-head history adds more fuel to the fire. Four of the last seven meetings have seen over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in five of them. Genclerbirligi are unbeaten at home in this fixture (2 wins, 1 draw). The most recent clash was a 1-2 away win for Gaziantep, proving they can get results, but the pattern of goals remains. Now for the maths, my favourite part. The raw averages alone are compelling: Genclerbirligi home games average 4.25 total goals (2.75 for, 1.50 against). Gaziantep away games average 4.00 total goals (1.67 for, 2.33 against). Combine these environments, and you have a recipe for a high-scoring game. The goal expectancy models are screaming even louder, with inputs suggesting over 4.00 expected goals for the match. Yet, the market is offering Over 2.5 Goals at 1.98, implying just a 50.5% probability. My analysis suggests that's a significant mispricing. The trends show both sides' goal-scoring is in a slight decline, but these are against the backdrop of very high baselines. Genclerbirligi's 3-game moving average for goals is 1.00, but that includes a 1-1 draw and a cup win. Look at the broader sample: they are a team that knows how to find the net, especially in front of their own fans against vulnerable defenses. **Key Points:** * Genclerbirligi are a force at home, scoring 2.75 goals per game on average. * Gazişehir Gaziantep's away defense is porous, conceding 2.33 goals per game. * Combined match environment points to an average of over 4.00 total goals. * Head-to-head history shows a 57% rate for Over 2.5 Goals. * The market odds of 1.98 for Over 2.5 represent clear value against the statistical probability. **The Value Vinnie Verdict:** Sometimes the value is subtle, hidden in complex models. Other times, it slaps you in the face with a simple equation: Prolific Home Attack + Leaky Away Defense = Goals. This is one of those times. The goal expectancy is sky-high, the team stats align perfectly, and the market hasn't fully adjusted. I'm not betting on who wins; I'm betting on the inevitable consequence of these two teams meeting in their current states. The smart money is on the net bulging at least three times. **Recommended Bet: OVER_2_5 GOALS**

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