Samsunspor vs Göztepe prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Super Lig Turkey
In the first round of the Turkish Super Lig on August 17, 2026, Samsunspor will face Göztepe. The home side is aiming for a victory.
Samsunspor vs Göztepe: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Samsun reached the Round of 16 in the Europa League last season. However, as expected, this led to a noticeable decline in domestic league performance. As a result, they finished nearly mid-table, ending the campaign in seventh place with 51 points.
The team from Izmir showed itself slightly stronger than their current opponents in the 2025/2026 season. With 55 points, they secured sixth place. However, they also missed out on European competitions, as Istanbul clubs had a couple more points.
Thorsten Fink’s men showed near parity last season: 1.35 goals scored per game and 1.32 conceded. Their neighbors in the final standings scored even fewer, averaging 1.24 goals, but conceded significantly less—just 0.94 per game.
Previous Matches: Samsunspor vs Göztepe
In the last seven meetings, both sides have three wins each, with victories coming strictly at home.
Given the home advantage, the hosts are slightly favored. However, the visitors have shown good form, making the “both teams to score” bet (odds – 1.83) worth considering.
Samsunspor vs Göztepe: Key Statistics and Trends
- Samsunspor have won two of their last three matches
- Göztepe have won five of their last six matches, drawing only with Rudeš
Samsunspor vs Göztepe: Possible Starting Lineups
Samsunspor play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Kocuk - Gönül, Diabaté, van Drongelen, Yavru - Kayan - Ntcham, Tavşan, Holse, Koulibaly - Muandilmadji
Göztepe play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Lis - Malcom-Bokele Mputu, Eliton, Altykardeş - Cerny, Dismas, Dennis, Kurtulan - Antunes - Janderson de Carvalho, João
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