Galatasaray's First Six-Week Performance Statistics and Issues Encountered
Statistical declines and the overall condition of the team were analyzed for Galatasaray, which has left behind the first six weeks of the Süper Lig.
Performance data emerging from the remaining first six weeks of the Süper Lig highlighted the changes in the yellow-red team's offensive and defensive areas.
First Six-Week Attack and Shot Data
Galatasaray reached an accurate shot average of 7.67, the highest of the last three seasons. Despite this, the team recorded the lowest expected goals statistic with a rate of 2.15.
Expected Goals and Previous Seasons
The yellow-red squad stayed behind the expected goals values of 2.45 in the 2025-26 season and 2.28 in the 2024-25 season.
Ball Possession and Defense Data
The ball possession rate, which was 63.3 percent last season, dropped to 58.3 percent. Additionally, the expected goals against (xGA) value in goal rose from 0.66 to 1.00.
Leroy Sane's Performance Table
German footballer Leroy Sane, despite playing 319 minutes in 6 Süper Lig matches this season, failed to contribute to the score. Sane has scored only 1 goal in his last 29 matches wearing the yellow-red jersey.
Upcoming Match Schedule
After the international break, Galatasaray will host Kasımpaşa in the 7th week of the Süper Lig on Friday, October 9 at 20:00. The team will host Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13.