Istanbul Basaksehir Faces Antalyaspor: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Istanbul Basaksehir return home aiming to recover after a heavy derby defeat. They host Antalyaspor at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on Wednesday evening in the Turkish Super Lig.
Standings and recent form
Basaksehir sit sixth with 42 points from 26 matches. Their record reads 12 wins, six draws and eight defeats.
The hosts are seven points shy of the European qualification places. Manager Nuri Sahin has overseen marked improvement since September.
Antalyaspor occupy 15th spot with 24 points from 26 games. They have six wins and 14 losses this season.
The visitors sit one place and two points clear of the relegation zone. Their survival remains precarious.
Recent results
Basaksehir were beaten 3-0 by Galatasaray at Rams Park last weekend. Festy Ebosele received a second yellow and was sent off in the 56th minute.
Wilfried Singo, Victor Osimhen and Renato Nhaga scored for the league leaders. That defeat was Basaksehir’s third loss against top-four opposition this month.
Antalyaspor suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Gaziantep FK last weekend. It extended their winless streak to five matches.
The visitors have conceded in 10 consecutive fixtures. They have let in 43 goals, the third-highest total in the division.
Head-to-head
Basaksehir have not lost to Antalyaspor in their last four encounters. They won three and drew once in that run.
Antalyaspor’s last victory at this venue came in 2022. Historical struggles continue for the visitors here.
Team News and Lineups
Key team news affects both sides ahead of the fixture. This section outlines likely absences and starters.
Basaksehir will be without Festy Ebosele due to suspension. Christopher Operi missed the previous game and remains doubtful.
Top scorer Eldor Shomurodov has 17 league goals this season. He arrives on a four-game scoring drought.
Antalyaspor will travel without Lautaro Gianetti, who is suspended. Midfielder Sander van de Streek has four league goals and an assist in the last match.
- Basaksehir possible starting lineup: Sengezer; Sahiner, Duarte, Opoku, Karatas; Kemen, Gunes; Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Brnic; Selke.
- Antalyaspor possible starting lineup: Julian; Paal, Sari, Dzhikiya, Turkmen; Ceesay, Dikmen; Ballet, Storm, Sinik; van de Streek.
Predictions
Basaksehir enter the match as favourites on paper. Home advantage and deeper squad depth bolster their case.
Antalyaspor’s defensive woes and poor recent form make points hard to come by. Expect a close contest.
Our prediction: a 2-1 victory for the hosts. This forecast considers form, team news and recent head-to-head trends.
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