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 (2026/26)
- Molde FK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Szymon Marciniak
14 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 5.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 | KÍ Klaksvík | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | KÍ Klaksvík | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Galatasaray SK launch into their encounter with Molde FK.
- 5' Controversy at the stadium! Martin Ellingsen argues furiously but the card stands.
- 7' What a moment for Mauro Icardi! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
- 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 17' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 21' Molde FK make a change. Markus Kaasa trudges off to be replaced by Eirik Hestad on 21 minutes.
- 22' The crowd applauds Erling Knudtzon as he leaves the pitch. Mathias Lovik steps in for Molde FK.
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Torreira, as he is very good at scoring at NEF Stadyumu with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' Martin Ellingsen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' Galatasaray SK have won 98 goals from 163 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Galatasaray SK and Molde FK are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Abdulkerim Bardakci is booked for Galatasaray SK — card on 45.
- 50' Molde FK started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Galatasaray SK side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' Molde FK come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Galatasaray SK in their trying to find a way past Molde FK's compact .
- 66' Against the run of play, Eirik Hestad has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Baris Yilmaz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu on 71 minute.
- 72' A tactical swap from Galatasaray SK — Kaan Ayhan on, Dries Mertens off on 72 minutes.
- 74' Poor challenge from Baris Yilmaz. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 76' It is a substitution in Molde FK team. Magnus Eikrem is replaced by Veton Berisha on 76 minute.
- 80' The Galatasaray SK bench stirs into life. Tete is withdrawn and Cedric Bakambu gets his opportunity.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sivert Mannsverk on 85 minutes.
- 85' The crowd applauds Mathias Lovik as he leaves the pitch. Magnus Grodem steps in for Molde FK.
- 90' It’s a booking for Molde FK player. Veton Berisha gets a card.
- 90' Galatasaray SK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Berkan Kutlu is hanging Kerem Demirbay on the field on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| Sergio Oliveira | 1 |
| Kristoffer Haugen | 1 |
| Martin Ellingsen | 1 |
| Angelino | 1 |
| Eirik Hestad | 1 |
| Fredrik Midtsjo | 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.

