Galatasaray SK vs Molde FK, Champions League Q 2023 ALL
Overview
Match Preview
Galatasaray SK vs Molde FK — Champions League Q at NEF Stadyumu.
- Galatasaray SK 0 games · 0 pts (2025/25)
- Molde FK 0 games · 0 pts (2025/25)
Match Details
- Referee Szymon Marciniak
15 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 5.2 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Molde FK | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Molde FK | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Aug | NK Olimpija Ljubljana | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | NK Olimpija Ljubljana | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Aug | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | FK Zalgiris Vilnius | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Galatasaray SK | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | Galatasaray SK | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Aug | KI | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | KI | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Aug | Helsingin JK | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | Helsingin JK | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Galatasaray SK and Molde FK is underway.
- 5' It’s gonna be a card for Martin Ellingsen.
- 7' GOAL! Mauro Icardi scores on 7.
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. Galatasaray SK is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Eirik Haugan made 83 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Another change for Molde FK made on 21 minute. Markus Kaasa leaves to be changed by Eirik Hestad.
- 22' Mathias Lovik has so much to prove this time. He replaces Erling Knudtzon on 22 minute.
- 27' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sacha Boey suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Angelino, as he is very good at scoring at NEF Stadyumu with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 45' It’s a booking for Galatasaray SK player. Abdulkerim Bardakci gets a card.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 55' Markus Kaasa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Molde FK needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 66' What an equalizer from Eirik Hestad!
- 71' Time for substitution for Galatasaray SK. Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu is replaced by Baris Yilmaz.
- 72' Another substitution for Galatasaray SK to replace Dries Mertens by Kaan Ayhan on 72 minute.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a card for Baris Yilmaz.
- 76' It is a substitution in Molde FK team. Magnus Eikrem is replaced by Veton Berisha on 76 minute.
- 80' Galatasaray SK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cedric Bakambu is hanging Tete on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' Sivert Mannsverk was booked on 85.
- 85' Magnus Grodem has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mathias Lovik on 85 minute.
- 90' Molde FK player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' It is a substitution in Galatasaray SK team. Kerem Demirbay is replaced by Berkan Kutlu on 90 minute.
- The final score is 2-1.
Lineups
Galatasaray SK Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 34
-
8
Kerem Demirbay ↓ Berkan Kutlu 90'
-
10
Dries Mertens ↓ Kaan Ayhan 72'
- 9
- 1
- 25
- 93
-
20
Tete ↓ Cedric Bakambu 80'
- 7
- 42
Bench
- 2
-
23
Kaan Ayhan ↑ 72'
- 27
- 21
- 40
-
22
Berkan Kutlu ↑ 90'
-
53
Baris Yilmaz ↑ 71'
-
94
Cedric Bakambu ↑ 80'
- 88
- 63
- 19
- 58
Coach
Okan Buruk
Molde FK Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 6
-
16
Emil Breivik ↓ Kristian Eriksen 76'
-
14
Erling Knudtzon ↓ Mathias Lovik 22'
- 2
- 11
- 19
- 8
- 1
-
15
Markus Kaasa ↓ Eirik Hestad 21'
-
7
Magnus Eikrem ↓ Veton Berisha 76'
Bench
-
9
Veton Berisha ↑ 76'
-
5
Eirik Hestad ↑ 21'
- 12
-
20
Kristian Eriksen ↑ 76'
- 33
- 32
- 34
- 25
-
31
Mathias Lovik ↑ 22'
- 22
- 10
- 4
Coach
Erling Moe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mauro Icardi | 2 |
| Fredrik Midtsjo | 1 |
| Sergio Oliveira | 1 |
| Kristoffer Haugen | 1 |
| Martin Ellingsen | 1 |
| Angelino | 1 |
| Eirik Hestad | 1 |
Galatasaray SK Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
Galatasaray SK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Molde FK xG
I would bet for:
Galatasaray SK to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Galatasaray SK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Galatasaray SK or Draw
81%
Draw or Molde FK
44%
Galatasaray SK or Molde FK
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Galatasaray SK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Galatasaray SK
| Handicap | Galatasaray SK covers | Push | Molde FK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Molde FK keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

