Galatasaray faced Kocaelispor in the Super Lig of Turkey on September 13. Galatasaray came out on top, securing a 1-0 win.
The decisive moment occurred on the 71st minute when Abdulkerim Bardakci found the net, tipping the balance in Galatasaray's favor and ensuring the win.
As Galatasaray and Kocaelispor square off once more, the memory of the 1-1 tie in their Super Lig encounter from 5 months ago still lingers. After a setback against Sporting on September 9, Galatasaray are eager to get back on track in this match. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in seven consecutive home matches.
After their recent three-win streak against Samsunspor, Konyaspor and Amed, Kocaelispor, on the other hand, approach this match with renewed confidence. For all that, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last seven away matches in a row.
This Super Lig encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Galatasaray and Kocaelispor throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Galatasaray’s top finisher Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Sara have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Okan Buruk, remains effective. In Super Lig, Osimhen has been Galatasaray’s standout scorer with six goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up two goals this campaign. Adding further support are Lucas Torreira, Roland Sallai and Yunus Akgun, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
Meanwhile, Berkan Kutlu and Goncalo Sousa have been pivotal for Kocaelispor’s attack, under the tactical direction of Selcuk Inan, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Kutlu has emerged as Kocaelispor’s leading scorer in Super Lig this season, netting one goal, with Sousa topping their assist tally in the competition with two. Supporting them are Matej Maglica, Massadio Haidara and Metehan Altunbas, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Kocaelispor’s attack.
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Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Galatasaray–Kocaelispor, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. As for this match-up, our system’s pre-game call was right, favoring Galatasaray's win. According to pre-match data, the model suggested that Galatasaray’s victory comes out on top, with 70% likelihood, while a draw was at 17% and Kocaelispor’s victory was at 13%.
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Galatasaray - Kocaelispor in real time.
Galatasaray kicked off the game with Ugurcan Cakir, Eren Elmali who got substituted by Ismail Jakobs on the 86th minute, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Davinson Sanchez, Roland Sallai, Gabriel Sara who got substituted by Alexey Batrakov on the 59th minute, Lucas Torreira, Rafael Leao who got substituted by Kazimcan Karatas on the 86th minute, Yunus Akgun who got substituted by Lesley Ugochukwu on the 77th minute, Baris Yilmaz and Deniz Gul who got substituted by Leroy Sane on the 77th minute as starters, with Jankat Yilmaz, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Kaan Ayhan, Kazimcan Karatas, Ismail Jakobs, Ilkay Gundogan, Alexey Batrakov, Renato Nhaga, Lesley Ugochukwu and Leroy Sane on the bench.
Kocaelispor's starting eleven were Serhat Oztasdelen, Massadio Haidara, Matej Maglica, Tanguy Zoukrou who got substituted by Arda Ozyar on the 86th minute, Anfernee Dijksteel, Mahamadou Susoho who got substituted by Ugur Kaan Yildiz on the 86th minute, Show, Berkan Kutlu who got substituted by Tayfur Bingol on the 77th minute, Dan Agyei who got substituted by Makana Baku on the 59th minute, Florian Aye who got substituted by Metehan Altunbas on the 78th minute and Goncalo Sousa, with Onurcan Piri, Muharrem Cinan, Onur Oztonga, Emir Ortakaya, Ugur Kaan Yildiz, Tayfur Bingol, Ege Bilim, Makana Baku, Metehan Altunbas and Arda Ozyar on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Anfernee Dijksteel, Deniz Gul, Abdulkerim Bardakci and Roland Sallai were the ones to receive it.
The teams have met twice since November 2025. Out of the two matches, Kocaelispor have won one, and the last game was a draw. The most recent match between them was on April 12, 2026, in the Super Lig of Turkey, ending in a 1-1 draw. Across these two head-to-head matches, Galatasaray have scored one goal, while Kocaelispor have netted two. So, overall, Kocaelispor have the edge in head-to-head matches against Galatasaray in their recent history.
Galatasaray have played six matches in Super Lig, with four wins, one draw, and one loss this season, scoring thirteen goals at an average of 2.17 per match and conceding ten at a rate of 1.67 per match. In Super Lig, Kocaelispor have played six matches, winning four, drawing zero and losing two, netting seven goals (1.17 per match) and conceding four (0.67 per match).
Galatasaray played their last match against Sporting, which ended in a loss, while Kocaelispor's recent form includes three consecutive wins, with victories against Samsunspor, Konyaspor and Amed in their last three matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Galatasaray have claimed eight victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn three times, while Kocaelispor have won five of their last twenty matches, losing ten and drawing five.
As always, Turkey Super Lig's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Galatasaray sit 1st with thirteen points from six matches, while Kocaelispor sit 3rd with twelve points from six matches.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Galatasaray and Kocaelispor in real time. You can watch the goal by Abdulkerim Bardakci as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Galatasaray - Kocaelispor are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.
