Galatasaray SK vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 3
Overview
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Galatasaray SK vs NK Olimpija Ljubljana — Champions League Q at NEF Stadyumu.
- Galatasaray SK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Guida
9 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 12.3 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 Mar | FC Barcelona | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | FC Barcelona | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Galatasaray SK | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | Galatasaray SK | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Aug | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jul | Valmiera FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jul | Valmiera FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
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 NK Olimpija Ljubljana.
- 5' NK Olimpija Ljubljana seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 7' Ivan Posavec picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 12' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 17' NK Olimpija Ljubljana fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' Sacha Boey has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 432 appearances.
- 24' What a moment for Mauro Icardi! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
- 29' A moment of madness from Sacha Boey on 29 minutes earns him a card. Galatasaray SK will be frustrated.
- 31' A moment of madness from David Sualehe on 31 minutes earns him a card. NK Olimpija Ljubljana will be frustrated.
- 36' NK Olimpija Ljubljana is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Galatasaray SK that had 166 games and scored 102 goals.
- 46' Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu makes way for Cedric Bakambu at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Galatasaray SK.
- 51' Jorge Silva, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 56' NK Olimpija Ljubljana manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pedro Lucas is hanging Mustafa Nukic on the field on 56 minute.
- 60' The Galatasaray SK manager makes a substitution. Baris Yilmaz departs to be replaced by Halil Dervisoglu.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Lucas Torreira. He receives a card.
- 69' Portugal international Sergio Oliveira has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Another change for NK Olimpija Ljubljana made on 70 minute. David Sualehe leaves to be changed by Aljaz Krefl.
- 71' Mauro Icardi makes way for Abdulkerim Bardakci at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Galatasaray SK.
- 76' Galatasaray SK are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' Emin Bayram makes way for Sergio Oliveira at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Galatasaray SK.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 88' Mustafa Nukic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Galatasaray SK take all three points.
Lineups
Galatasaray SK Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 34
- 23
-
10
Dries Mertens ↓ Wilfried Zaha 46'
- 9
- 1
- 93
-
40
Emin Bayram ↓ Sergio Oliveira 78'
- 22
- 7
-
53
Baris Yilmaz ↓ Halil Dervisoglu 60'
Bench
- 6
-
14
Wilfried Zaha ↑ 46'
- 2
-
27
Sergio Oliveira ↑ 78'
- 11
- 25
-
21
Halil Dervisoglu ↑ 60'
-
42
Abdulkerim Bardakci ↑ 71'
-
94
Cedric Bakambu ↑ 46'
- 88
- 19
- 83
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Lineups
Starting XI
-
34
Agustin Doffo ↓ Admir Bristric 78'
- 2
- 19
-
3
David Sualehe ↓ Aljaz Krefl 70'
- 69
- 16
- 6
- 14
-
21
Ivan Posavec ↓ Saar Fadida 78'
- 99
-
9
Mustafa Nukic ↓ Pedro Lucas 56'
Bench
-
43
Aljaz Krefl ↑ 70'
- 8
-
37
Pedro Lucas ↑ 56'
-
17
Admir Bristric ↑ 78'
- 77
-
11
Saar Fadida ↑ 78'
- 26
- 31
- 22
- 33
- 20
- 27
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dries Mertens | 1 |
| Halil Dervisoglu | 1 |
| Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu | 1 |
| Mauro Icardi | 1 |
Head to Head
Galatasaray SK Form
2023-08-15
Galatasaray SK
1–0
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
W
2023-08-08
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
0–3
Galatasaray SK
W
2023-08-02
Galatasaray SK
1–0
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
W
2023-07-25
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2–2
Galatasaray SK
D
2022-03-17
Galatasaray SK
1–2
FC Barcelona
L
2022-03-10
FC Barcelona
0–0
Galatasaray SK
D
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Form
2023-08-15
Galatasaray SK
1–0
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
L
2023-08-08
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
0–3
Galatasaray SK
L
2023-08-01
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
2–1
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
W
2023-07-26
PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad
1–1
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
D
2023-07-19
Valmiera FC
1–2
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
W
2023-07-11
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
2–1
Valmiera FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Galatasaray SK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
NK Olimpija Ljubljana xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Galatasaray SK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Galatasaray SK or Draw
82%
Draw or NK Olimpija Ljubljana
46%
Galatasaray SK or NK Olimpija Ljubljana
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Galatasaray SK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Galatasaray SK
| Handicap | Galatasaray SK covers | Push | NK Olimpija Ljubljana covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 25% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
NK Olimpija Ljubljana keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.