Last season, Göztepe was just a step away from a spot in the European tournaments, and then they had a strong summer preparation, accumulating quite a few wins. The new campaign started with a spectacular match and a 3:3 draw against Samsunspor, and now the team is returning home for their first home game against Gençlerbirliği.
Göztepe dominates in direct encountersGençlerbirliği finished last season just a few points above the relegation zone, but they started the new one excellently with a home victory over Fenerbahçe. However, the opponent was the stronger team in this match, and luck was definitely on Gençlerbirliği's side. Furthermore, the direct encounters give a significant advantage to Göztepe, who have won the last four matches against this opponent without even conceding a goal.
Prediction: Victory for GöztepeThis time it might be harder for Göztepe to keep a clean sheet, especially considering the high-scoring matches of both teams lately. Still, the hosts seem like the more reliable choice, and traditionally perform excellently against Gençlerbirliği.
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