👉 What is the recommended bet for Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor?

The prediction and suggested bet for Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor on January 18, 2026, according to the analysis written by the tipsters, is: Asian Handicap, Samsunspor 0.0 ⇒ available bet at Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host the Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor match?

The Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor match on January 18, 2026, will be played in Ankara, Eryaman Stadium.

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Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor Prediction – Super League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor in the Super League, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent head-to-head records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor.

Gençlerbirliği

January 18, 2026 – 14::00
Turkish Super League
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 18

Samsunspor

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor

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Palpite Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor – Super League in the Turkish Super League is Asian Handicap on Samsunspor 0.0. The likely outcome for this matchup is a favorable result for the visitors. Gençlerbirliği is performing at their best; however, their defense has not shown consistency and lacks a good record in direct confrontations. Samsunspor, on the other hand, is also at their best but has scored a majority of their goals while also conceding a significant amount. We expect an open game, slightly favoring the visiting team, but with chances of scoring for both sides. Therefore, betting on the Asian Handicap 0 (or draw no bet) for Samsunspor in this match seems to be a good option.

Best prediction for Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor

Asian Handicap, Samsunspor 0.0

Match prediction for Gençlerbirliği vs Samsunspor

The teams Gençlerbirliği and Samsunspor will play at Eryaman Stadium in a match for the 18th round of the Turkish Super League. In their last encounter in this competition on 09-08-2025, Samsunspor won at home by (2-1). The recent head-to-head record favors the visiting team, which has 3 victories and 1 draw in the last 4 matches.

Gençlerbirliği Analysis

After 5 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, the home team is positioned 11th, having secured 18 points. In their last match, they won against Trabzonspor at home by (4-3), following a previous away draw against Kasımpaşa with a score of (0-0). The team enters this game after an away victory against Antalyaspor by (0-1). In the league, Gençlerbirliği has earned 13 points from a possible 24, after achieving 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 8 home games. In their home league matches, the most frequent halftime score has been 1-0 (3 in 8 games). Defensive solidity has not been their strong suit, as they have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, yet their attack has been regular, as they scored in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In 17 matches this season, they managed only 1 comeback after falling behind in the 8 games where they conceded the first goal.

The teams Gençlerbirliği and Samsunspor are experiencing a positive moment, with Gençlerbirliği winning 1-0 against Antalyaspor in the Turkish Cup from a goal by Zan Zuzek. In the Super League, they also won at home last round, beating Trabzonspor 4-3, with goals from Dimitrios Goutas, Franco Tongya, Oğulcan Ülgün, and Sekou Koita. The team tends to remain structured in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ayaz Özcan acting as the furthest forward reference. In a more withdrawn plan, Oğulcan Ülgün, Metehan Mimaroğlu, and Franco Tongya provide fluidity to the offensive play by alternating heights, facilitating progression with vertical passes. This constant movement helps the team maintain possession in advanced sectors, sustain pressure after losing the ball, and frequently reach the opponent’s area while varying attacking routes to make the system less predictable. The midfielders Moussa Kyabou and Peter Etebo are injured and are expected to miss the next match.

Samsunspor Analysis

After 6 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, the visiting team is in 6th place, having acquired 25 points. In their latest match, they lost to Göztepe away by (2-0), following a home defeat by İstanbul Başakşehir (0-2) in the previous game. In their last competitive match for the Fortis Türkiye Kupası, they won against Aliağa FAŞ away by (2-6). In the last 8 away games in the league, Samsunspor has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, earning 12 points from 24 possible. The team allowed goals from opponents in 8 of their last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, yet their attack has been regularly effective, managing to net in 7 of their last 10 league matches. Out of 17 matches in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and only managed 1 comeback in the scoreline.

Samsunspor arrives from an impressive victory in the Turkish Cup against Aliağa FAŞ by 2-6. In the Super League, they are experiencing instability, having lost again to Göztepe 2-0 in the latest round. The team primarily organizes in a 4-3-3 formation, with Marius Mouandilmadji occupying the central striker role and serving as the main focal point between the defenders. On the wings, Emre Kılınç and Anthony Musaba operate aggressively, alternating deep runs and inside movements, forcing the opposing defense to stretch. This behavior opens lanes for infiltrations, facilitates rapid ball circulation, and allows the team to advance as a unit, maintaining constant presence in the attacking third and creating different angles of attack around the opponent’s area. The midfielder Antoine Makoumbou is suspended and will definitely miss the next round.