Göztepe vs Samsunspor – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Göztepe at 47%, yet other data sources diverge — this Göztepe vs Samsunspor fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Süper Lig clash, Regular Season - 18 as Göztepe welcome Samsunspor to . Kick-off is set for Sunday 24 January 2027 at 12:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Süper Lig games this season, Göztepe have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: L D D W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 2.00 conceded. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Göztepe, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Göztepe's form when playing at home: 2W 5D 3L across 10 games at this term (1.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Samsunspor stand at 2W 1D 7L from 10 Süper Lig matches — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L L L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 2.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Samsunspor, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Süper Lig this season, Samsunspor have posted 3W 1D 6L from 10 away outings — 1.00 PPG. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game.
Göztepe are in the better shape of the two on current Süper Lig data — 0.50 PPG ahead (1.20 vs 0.70). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Göztepe, 2 for Samsunspor and 2 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 5 meetings have averaged 4.4 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 17 Aug 2026, ended 3–3 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.4 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Göztepe in-play tendencies (42 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time.
Samsunspor in-play tendencies (42 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 54% of the time; BTTS occurs in 65% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Göztepe 50% versus Samsunspor 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Göztepe 50% | Samsunspor 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Göztepe 1.74 xG and Samsunspor 1.33 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Göztepe attack 0.951 / defence 1.303 | Samsunspor attack 0.871 / defence 1.162. League average goals — home 1.573 / away 1.172. Data: 42 Göztepe games / 42 Samsunspor games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Göztepe 47% | Draw 23% | Samsunspor 29%. Fair-value odds: Göztepe 2.13 | Draw 4.35 | Samsunspor 3.45. Göztepe hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 59% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.07. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 59% — the 3.07 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.74 / 1.33) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Göztepe are the pick at 47% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Göztepe offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.07 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 59% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.4 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 61% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Göztepe 60% | Samsunspor 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Göztepe vs Samsunspor | Competition: Süper Lig, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: • Kick-off: Sunday 24 Jan 2027, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Göztepe 47% | Draw 23% | Samsunspor 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 59% | BTTS 61% | xG Göztepe 1.74 / Samsunspor 1.33 • Poisson strength factors: Göztepe attack 0.951 / def 1.303 | Samsunspor attack 0.871 / def 1.162 | league avg home 1.573 / away 1.172 • Poisson stance: Göztepe (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.74
Göztepe xG
Expected Goals
1.33
Samsunspor xG
61%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
59%
Over 2.5
37%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Göztepe vs Samsunspor kick off?
Göztepe vs Samsunspor is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 on Sunday 24 January 2027.
What competition is Göztepe vs Samsunspor part of?
Göztepe vs Samsunspor is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Süper Lig (Turkey).
Who is favourite to win Göztepe vs Samsunspor?
Our statistical model gives Göztepe a 47% chance of winning, Samsunspor a 29% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Göztepe the favourite.
Will both teams score in Göztepe vs Samsunspor?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Göztepe and Samsunspor will score (BTTS).
Will Göztepe vs Samsunspor have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 59%.
What is the head-to-head record between Göztepe and Samsunspor?
Record (5 meetings): Göztepe 1W | Draws 2 | Samsunspor 2W.
What form are Göztepe and Samsunspor in?
Göztepe (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-D-D-W-W. Samsunspor (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-L-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Göztepe's attack at 0.95x the league average against Samsunspor's defence at 1.16x — combine the two and it projects 1.74 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Samsunspor's attack versus Göztepe's defence, projects 1.33 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.3%), 1-2 (7.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Göztepe Win
47%
2.12
23%
4.26
29%
3.40
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.8%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.3%
Home win
1 – 0
8.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.74
Göztepe xG
Total xG
3.07
1.33
Samsunspor xG
2.12
47%
Home win
4.26
23%
Draw
3.40
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
81%
Over 1.5
1.23
19%
Under 1.5
5.26
59%
Over 2.5
1.69
41%
Under 2.5
2.44
37%
Over 3.5
2.70
63%
Under 3.5
1.59
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.65
39%
BTTS No
2.54
Clean Sheet
26%
3.78
18%
5.69
Win to Nil
12%
8.03
5%
19.32
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.7 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.1 | 10.8 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 7.0 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.1 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Göztepe vs Samsunspor?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.1%.
How many goals are Göztepe and Samsunspor expected to score?
The model projects 1.74 expected goals for Göztepe and 1.33 for Samsunspor, a combined total of 3.07.
How confident is the prediction model for Göztepe vs Samsunspor?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 42 outings, Göztepe have picked up 1.52 PPG on a 16W 16D 10L record — L-D-D-W-W across the most recent five. The sample for Göztepe is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Samsunspor's form line: 14W 13D 15L from 42 games, 1.31 PPG, last five L-L-L-L-L. The sample for Samsunspor is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Göztepe on 1.52 PPG, Samsunspor on 1.31. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Göztepe have posted 1.60 PPG from 20 outings (8W 8D 4L).
On the road, Samsunspor have gone 6W 5D 9L from 20 away games — 1.15 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Göztepe come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Göztepe are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.14 conceded per game recently; Samsunspor are on 1.26 scored and 1.52 conceded.
Defensively: Göztepe have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 42 Results — Süper Lig
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Göztepe
Blended
Samsunspor
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Göztepe and Samsunspor in coming into this match?
Göztepe have gone 16W 16D 10L in their last 42 games (1.52 PPG), while Samsunspor have gone 14W 13D 15L in their last 42 (1.31 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Göztepe at home or Samsunspor away?
Göztepe's home record (1.60 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Göztepe at home: 1.60 PPG; Samsunspor away: 1.15 PPG.
Have Göztepe or Samsunspor been keeping clean sheets recently?
Göztepe have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their recent games, Samsunspor in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Göztepe and Samsunspor runs to 5 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Süper Lig. The two were last together as recently as 17 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 16 May 2026, when Samsunspor won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Göztepe's record when hosting Samsunspor specifically: 1W 1D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
1
Göztepe
2
Draws
2
Samsunspor
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Göztepe and Samsunspor?
From 5 meetings on record, Göztepe have won 1, Samsunspor have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Göztepe and Samsunspor last play each other?
They last met on 17 August 2026, when Samsunspor 3-3 Göztepe.
Who has won more matches between Göztepe and Samsunspor?
Samsunspor have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 5 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Göztepe are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time.
Samsunspor are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Göztepe 50%, Samsunspor 65% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Göztepe) and 55% (Samsunspor).
On the defensive side: Göztepe keep a clean sheet in 45% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Göztepe home games / Samsunspor away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Göztepe play Samsunspor?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Göztepe's games and 65% of Samsunspor's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Göztepe vs Samsunspor usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Göztepe's recent games and 55% of Samsunspor's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Göztepe and Samsunspor tend to score early?
Göztepe have had a goal before half-time in 65% of their recent matches, Samsunspor in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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