NK Olimpija Ljubljana vs Galatasaray SK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 3
Overview
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NK Olimpija Ljubljana vs Galatasaray SK — Champions League Q at Stozice Stadium.
- NK Olimpija Ljubljana 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Galatasaray SK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andreas Ekberg
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 Sep | HSK Zrinjski Mostar | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 Nov | Olympique de Marseille | H | 4–2 | 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 NK Olimpija Ljubljana launch into their encounter with Galatasaray SK.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Galatasaray SK needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 9' Galatasaray SK is taking the lead after the goal scored by Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu on 9.
- 14' NK Olimpija Ljubljana are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Galatasaray SK's shape.
- 19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' 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 Svit Seslar suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' Marcel Ratnik, a Slovenia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 42' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sergio Oliveira on 42 minutes.
- 46' Nemanja Motika is ready to make an impact after coming on for Saar Fadida at the 46 minute mark.
- 48' Dries Mertens makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Galatasaray SK are in front.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 54' It’s a booking for NK Olimpija Ljubljana player. Nemanja Motika gets a card.
- 59' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 63' Another substitution for Galatasaray SK to replace Kazimcan Karatas by Leo Dubois on 63 minute.
- 65' The crowd applauds Admir Bristric as he leaves the pitch. Pedro Lucas steps in for NK Olimpija Ljubljana.
- 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NK Olimpija Ljubljana and Galatasaray SK are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 75' Galatasaray SK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mauro Icardi is hanging Cedric Bakambu on the field on 75 minute.
- 77' The crowd applauds Ivan Posavec as he leaves the pitch. Nemanja Gavric steps in for NK Olimpija Ljubljana.
- 82' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mauro Icardi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Galatasaray SK.
- 86' It is a substitution in NK Olimpija Ljubljana team. Svit Seslar is replaced by Mustafa Nukic on 86 minute.
- 87' The whistle greets Sergio Oliveira as he departs to be replaced by Kaan Ayhan.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Aldin Jakupovic. He receives a card.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for NK Olimpija Ljubljana and Galatasaray SK (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 2
-
19
Svit Seslar ↓ Mustafa Nukic 86'
- 3
-
17
Admir Bristric ↓ Pedro Lucas 65'
- 69
- 16
- 14
-
21
Ivan Posavec ↓ Nemanja Gavric 77'
-
11
Saar Fadida ↓ Nemanja Motika 46'
-
99
Rui Pedro ↓ Aldin Jakupovic 86'
Bench
- 43
-
37
Pedro Lucas ↑ 65'
-
77
Aldin Jakupovic ↑ 86'
- 6
- 15
- 26
- 31
- 22
-
33
Nemanja Gavric ↑ 77'
-
9
Mustafa Nukic ↑ 86'
-
20
Nemanja Motika ↑ 46'
- 27
Galatasaray SK Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Dries Mertens ↓ Yunus Akgun 75'
-
27
Sergio Oliveira ↓ Kaan Ayhan 87'
- 1
- 25
- 93
- 22
- 7
- 42
-
53
Baris Yilmaz ↓ Halil Dervisoglu 86'
-
94
Cedric Bakambu ↓ Mauro Icardi 75'
-
88
Kazimcan Karatas ↓ Leo Dubois 63'
Bench
- 3
- 6
- 34
-
2
Leo Dubois ↑ 63'
-
23
Kaan Ayhan ↑ 87'
-
9
Mauro Icardi ↑ 75'
-
11
Yunus Akgun ↑ 75'
-
21
Halil Dervisoglu ↑ 86'
- 40
- 81
- 59
- 19
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dries Mertens | 1 |
| Halil Dervisoglu | 1 |
| Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu | 1 |
| Mauro Icardi | 1 |
Head to Head
NK Olimpija Ljubljana Form
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
2020-09-17
NK Olimpija Ljubljana
2–3
HSK Zrinjski Mostar
L
Galatasaray SK Form
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
2021-11-25
Galatasaray SK
4–2
Olympique de Marseille
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.96
NK Olimpija Ljubljana xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Galatasaray SK xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Galatasaray SK win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
NK Olimpija Ljubljana or Draw
51%
Draw or Galatasaray SK
76%
NK Olimpija Ljubljana or Galatasaray SK
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Galatasaray SK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
0 – 1
10.8%
0 – 2
10%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
3%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — NK Olimpija Ljubljana
| Handicap | NK Olimpija Ljubljana covers | Push | Galatasaray SK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 23% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
NK Olimpija Ljubljana keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.