In a captivating Süper Lig matchup, Galatasaray faced Antalyaspor on December 13, 2025. The match took place at Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya, kicking off at 20:00. Fans could follow the live action on beIN Sports 1.
Match Summary: Antalyaspor vs. Galatasaray
The first half ended with Galatasaray leading Antalyaspor 2-0, thanks to goals from Sane in the 7th minute and Sallai in the 11th minute. This strong start set the tone for the remainder of the match.
Starting Lineups
| Antalyaspor | Galatasaray |
|---|---|
| Abdullah | Günay |
| Bünyamin | Sallai |
| Veysel | Sanchez |
| Giannetti | Abdülkerim |
| Paal | Jakobs |
| Hüseyin | Torreira |
| Safuri | İlkay |
| Ceesay | Sane |
| Ballet | Yunus |
| Storm | Barış Alper |
| Boli | Osimhen |
Notable Absences
Galatasaray entered the match facing significant injuries, with key players Wilfried Singo, Mario Lemina, Kaan Ayhan, and Uğurcan Çakır expected to miss the game. Additionally, Eren Elmalı was serving a suspension due to a betting investigation, and Metehan Baltacı had been arrested.
Key Players to Watch
Victor Osimhen and Lucas Torreira were under scrutiny as they were on the cusp of receiving yellow card suspensions, which would sideline them for the next match against Kasımpaşa.
Historical Context
- Galatasaray and Antalyaspor have faced each other 58 times in the past.
- Galatasaray has won 37 matches, while Antalyaspor has secured victory in 7.
- The teams have drawn 14 times.
- In total, Galatasaray has scored 115 goals against Antalyaspor, who have netted 49 goals.
Notably, Galatasaray has not lost to Antalyaspor in their last 18 league encounters. During this impressive streak, they achieved 14 wins and 4 draws, scoring 41 goals while conceding just 9.
Recent Performance Against Antalyaspor
In their last six matches against Antalyaspor, Galatasaray has won each time. Their last point dropped came during the 2021-2022 season with a 1-1 draw. Since then, Galatasaray has displayed formidable form, netting 14 goals and allowing only 2.
Head-to-Head in Antalya
Historical matches in Antalya reveal that Galatasaray has dominated, winning 18 out of 29 encounters at this venue. Antalyaspor has claimed victory just three times, with 8 matches ending in draws. Galatasaray has scored 53 goals and conceded 24 in away matches against Antalyaspor.
This matchup underscored Galatasaray’s status as a powerhouse in the Süper Lig despite some challenges faced going into the game.
