Erzurumspor vs Galatasaray Prediction 21 August 2026
🔉 Erzurumspor were the biggest losers of the first round of the Turkish Super League. The team suffered a 0:3 defeat and sit in last place. Five other sides also lost in the round, but they conceded fewer goals. Galatasaray began their title charge with a high-scoring draw.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have met ten times, and the Istanbul club are yet to taste defeat. Galatasaray have won eight of those matches, with the other two ending in draws. The last time these teams played was in the 2020/2021 season, when the Istanbul giants won at home (2:0) and away (2:1).
Head-to-head statistics Erzurumspor - Galatasaray
Erzurumspor Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Super Lig tournament (home team - Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, away team - Erzurumspor). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here's the game statistics (Erzurumspor vs Amed Sportif Faaliyetler):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
The team returned to the Süper Lig and in the first round played against Amedspor, with whom they had battled for the First League title last season. Erzurumspor failed to make it a contest. The team held firm in the first half, but in the second Dia Saba scored a brace and Gökhan Gül set the final score. On the balance of play, it was a deserved defeat. The side managed just 0.32 xG, 5 shots on goal and only one on target. Next up is a test against Galatasaray, and there is every chance the side will start the season with two heavy defeats.
Match Results: Erzurumspor
Galatasaray Istanbul Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Super Lig tournament (home team - Galatasaray Istanbul, away - Corum). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Galatasaray Istanbul vs Corum):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 13 vs 3.
Galatasaray have only one goal for the season - the title. Any other result will be considered a failure. It is too early to draw conclusions from the first round, but the team, as clear favourites, failed to take three points. Galatasaray drew at home with Çorum 2-2. The hosts went ahead in the second half, with the goal scored by Victor Osimhen, but in less than ten minutes the visitors not only equalised but took the lead. The team avoided defeat only in the 90th minute, when Osimhen completed a brace.
Match Results: Galatasaray Istanbul
Latest news
Erzurumspor
In the first match, they managed to avoid injuries and suspensions.
Galatasaray Istanbul
Wilfried Singo was included in the squad for the last match, but questions remain over his fitness after injury. There is a chance the defender will miss the league match again.
Prediction for the 1st half
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 1 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average first half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- Erzurumspor scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.4, the guests - 2.5;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.1;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 2.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Erzurumspor games against Galatasaray Istanbul (Super Lig).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Erzurumspor games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Erzurumspor vs Galatasaray Istanbul
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Erzurumspor at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Galatasaray Istanbul away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Erzurumspor at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Galatasaray Istanbul away - 4 (80%).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 8, draws - 2.
Statistics: Erzurumspor vs Galatasaray Istanbul
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Erzurumspor won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 home games against Galatasaray Istanbul (Super Lig).
- Erzurumspor won with a +1.5 handicap in last 23 home games.
- Erzurumspor won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The away side had a poor start to the tournament, but in terms of play they were closer to winning. Galatasaray, by squad quality, are one of the strongest teams in Turkey. In a match against a recent newcomer, the club are considered favourites and are expected to win comfortably. The statistics also work against the hosts. Erzurumspor have lost 11 of their last 12 matches, and there is every chance the losing run will continue. The main bet for the match is Galatasaray individual total goals over 1.5. Predicted score - 1:2.
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