Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Match Preview
A pivotal battle for European spots takes place at the Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu on Sunday, 21 December 2025. Göztepe, sitting in a strong 4th place with 29 points, will look to solidify their position in the top four. They arrive fresh off a 1–0 away victory against Gaziantep FK. On the other hand, Samsunspor (6th, 25 points) are in freefall.3 The visitors have failed to win in their last five matches across all competitions and are struggling to cope with the demands of European football, having lost to AEK Athens and Başakşehir in the last week alone.+2
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Match Info
- Competition: Süper Lig (Matchday 17)
- Venue: Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu, Izmir (Capacity: 19,713)
- Date: Sunday, 21 December 2025
- Kickoff: 17:00 GMT | 18:00 CET | 20:00 TRT (Local)
- Referee: TBC (TFF Appointment)
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Match Stakes
Göztepe (4th — 29 pts):
- Win → Moves to 32 pts; puts pressure on the top 3 (Galatasaray/Fenerbahçe/Beşiktaş)
- Draw → Maintains the gap to Samsunspor but risks losing ground to challengers like Trabzonspor
- Loss → Allows Samsunspor to close the gap to just 1 point; momentum stall
Samsunspor (6th — 25 pts):
- Win → Moves to 28 pts; snaps the losing streak and reignites top-4 hopes
- Draw → Stops the rot of 3 consecutive defeats; acceptable away result
- Loss → Crisis deepens; winless run extends to 6 games; likely drops down the table
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Team News
Göztepe:
- Miroshi N. — Out (Suspended – Yellow Cards)
- Janderson — Out (Suspended – Yellow Cards)
- Yildiz U. — Out (Suspended)
- Olaitan J. — Out (International Duty)
- Significant Absences: The loss of Miroshi disrupts the midfield balance.
Samsunspor:
- Yuksel C. — Out (Suspended)
- Ndiaye C. — Out (International Duty – Top Scorer Missing)
- Sousa A. — Out (Ankle Injury – Key Creator)
- Cetin B. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Ntcham O. — Questionable (Injury – Late fitness test)
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Göztepe
- 14/12 — 1–0 vs Gaziantep FK (Süper Lig)
- 07/12 — 1–2 vs Trabzonspor (Süper Lig)
- 03/12 — 0–1 vs Beyoğlu Yeni Çarşı (Cup)
- 30/11 — 2–1 vs Antalyaspor (Süper Lig)
- 23/11 — 0–0 vs Kocaelispor (Süper Lig)
Samsunspor
- 14/12 — 0–2 vs Başakşehir (Süper Lig)
- 11/12 — 1–2 vs AEK Athens (UECL)
- 05/12 — 2–3 vs Galatasaray (Süper Lig)
- 01/12 — 1–1 vs Alanyaspor (Süper Lig)
- 28/11 — 2–2 vs Breidablik (UECL)
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 03/03/2025 — Göztepe 2–2 Samsunspor (Süper Lig)
- 28/09/2024 — Samsunspor 4–3 Göztepe (Süper Lig)
- 07/04/2023 — Göztepe 1–0 Samsunspor (1. Lig)
- 06/11/2022 — Samsunspor 1–0 Göztepe (1. Lig)
- 29/12/2021 — Göztepe 1–0 Samsunspor (Cup)
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Göztepe (3-5-2)
Lis; Heliton, Bokele, Nielsen; Sangaré, Solet, Dennis, Tijanic, Silva; Romulo, Juan
Samsunspor (4-2-3-1)
Kocuk; Yavru, Satka, Van Drongelen, Bola; Bennasser, Tait; Schindler, Holse, Kilinc; Mouandilmadji
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Impact Bench
Göztepe: Matsuki (Energy in midfield), Kanatsizkus (Target man)
Samsunspor: Dimata (Goal threat), Muja (Pace on wing)
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Tactical Analysis
Göztepe
Stanimir Stoilov’s side is formidable at home in Izmir. They rely on intense pressing and quick transitions through the wing-backs. Without Miroshi, David Tijanic will likely step in to provide creativity. Göztepe will look to exploit Samsunspor’s fatigue (European game + travel) by setting a high tempo early on.
Samsunspor
Thomas Reis is facing his toughest period. The “Red Lightning” are conceding too many goals (7 in last 3 games). Without Cherif Ndiaye and Afonso Sousa, their attack lacks its usual bite. Samsunspor will likely sit deeper and rely on Carlo Holse’s set-piece delivery and transitions, but their defensive fragility against crosses is a major concern vs Göztepe’s physical forwards.
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Key Battles
- Romulo vs Satka — In-form striker vs shaky defense
- Dennis vs Holse — Defensive mid vs creative hub
- Silva vs Yavru — Pace on the flank
- Lis vs Mouandilmadji — GK stopping the target man
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Spotlight Players
Göztepe — Romulo
The Brazilian forward is the focal point of Göztepe’s attack. His hold-up play and finishing ability will be crucial against a Samsunspor defense lacking confidence.
Samsunspor — Carlo Holse
With Sousa and Ndiaye out, Holse is the man who makes things tick. He needs to control the midfield and provide service if Samsunspor are to steal a result.
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Prediction
Göztepe 2–1 Samsunspor
Göztepe are rested and playing at home, while Samsunspor are exhausted, out of form, and missing key offensive players. The atmosphere at Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu should drive the hosts to a narrow but deserved victory.
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Betting Insights
- Göztepe to Win — High Value
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely (Both defenses have gaps)
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — Where to Watch
- Turkey: beIN Sports 1
- International: beIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz
Göztepe vs Samsunspor — FAQs
Q: When is the Göztepe vs Samsunspor match?
A: The match kicks off on Sunday, 21 December 2025, at 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT).18
Q: Who is missing for Samsunspor?
A: Key playmaker Afonso Sousa (injury) and top scorer Cherif Ndiaye (international duty) are out.19
Q: What is Samsunspor’s recent form?
A: They are on a 5-match winless streak, losing their last 3 games consecutively.
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