Neftci PFK vs Galatasaray SK, Europe 2019-20 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Neftci PFK vs Galatasaray SK — Europe at Bakcell Arena.
- Neftci PFK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Galatasaray SK 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Kevin Clancy
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompie | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzen | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Galatasaray SK | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | FK Shkupi Skopje | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Aug | Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Aug | Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Aug | PFK Arsenal Tula | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | PFK Arsenal Tula | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Neftci PFK | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 26 Nov | Club Brugge KV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–6 | L |
| 22 Oct | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Bakcell Arena. Neftci PFK are looking to make home advantage count against Galatasaray SK.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fatih Terim might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nekadio Luyindama made 379 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Vinny Ibara on 18 minutes.
- 19' Goal! Mbaye Diagne scores his 13 goal in 125 matches.
- 24' Namiq Ələsgərov has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fizuli Məmmədov will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' Galatasaray SK are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Namiq Ələsgərov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Neftci PFK side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Against the run of play, Mamadou Mbodj has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Galatasaray SK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sofiane Feghouli is hanging Younes Belhanda on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nekadio Luyindama makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' Poor challenge from Sofiane Feghouli. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 59' Neftci PFK are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Galatasaray SK backline.
- 63' A goal from the Senegal international Mbaye Diagne! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-3!
- 65' A tactical swap from Neftci PFK — Thallyson on, Namiq Ələsgərov off on 65 minutes.
- 67' Another change for Galatasaray SK made on 67 minute. Emre Kilinc leaves to be changed by Arda Turan.
- 69' Neftci PFK receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 70' Time for substitution for Neftci PFK. Saman Nariman Jahan is replaced by Sabir Bougrine.
- 75' 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.
- 76' The Neftci PFK manager makes a substitution. Vinny Ibara departs to be replaced by Mirabdulla Abbasov.
- 81' Neftci PFK are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 83' It is a substitution in Galatasaray SK team. Ryan Babel is replaced by Jimmy Durmaz on 83 minute.
- 86' Anton Krivotsyuk has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Anton Krivotsyuk. He receives a Yellow card.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for Neftci PFK. Sabir Bougrine will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' It’s a booking for Galatasaray SK player. Marcelo Saracchi gets a Yellow card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
Lineups
Neftci PFK Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 3
- 30
- 6
- 26
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 36
- 13
- 10
Bench
- 29
- 91
- 2
- 12
- 22
- 27
- 4
Coach
Fizuli Məmmədov
Galatasaray SK Lineups
Starting XI
-
54
Emre Kilinc ↓ Arda Turan 67'
- 36
- 45
-
8
Ryan Babel ↓ Jimmy Durmaz 83'
- 10
- 19
- 14
- 90
- 27
- 99
- 4
Bench
- 34
- 9
-
21
Jimmy Durmaz ↑ 83'
- 3
- 15
-
89
Sofiane Feghouli ↑ 46'
-
66
Arda Turan ↑ 67'
Coach
Fatih Terim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mbaye Diagne | 2 |
| Nekadio Luyindama | 1 |
| Mamadou Mbodj | 1 |
Head to Head
Neftci PFK Form
Galatasaray SK Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Neftci PFK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Galatasaray SK xG
I would bet for:
Neftci PFK or Galatasaray SK 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Galatasaray SK win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Neftci PFK or Draw
67%
Draw or Galatasaray SK
59%
Neftci PFK or Galatasaray SK
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Galatasaray SK win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Neftci PFK
| Handicap | Neftci PFK covers | Push | Galatasaray SK covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Neftci PFK keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

