Basaksehir (home)
- Istanbul Basaksehir FK are sixth in the Super Lig table with 54 points from 33 games.
- Nuri Sahin has developed a progressive, possession-based style since taking over as Basaksehir FK coach in September 2025.
- The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder has instilled an identity in the team with his tactical blueprint and they have begun pressing teams more aggressively.
- His side are also more fluid in attack and circulate the ball better in the final third, which gives them a more proactive and attacking dimension to their play.
- Basaksehir coming into this game with three wins, one draw and one defeat from their last five in the league.
- Basaksehir have won seven, drawn three and lost six of their 16 away Super Lig trips this term, scoring an average of 1.44 and conceding 1.06 per away game.
Gazisehir Gaziantep (away)
- Gazisehir Gaziantep FK are 12th with 37 points from 33 fixtures.
- Mirel Radoi has done a decent job since taking charge at Gaziantep FK on April 22nd 2026 after the club had changed managers too frequently in recent seasons.
- Gaziantep FK have lost four of their previous five in the Super Lig, winning one.
- Gaziantep have a home record of 5 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in the Super Lig this term, averaging 1.31 goals per home game.
Head-to-Head
- Four months ago in Istanbul, Basaksehir ran out comfortable 5-1 winners over Gaziantep in the Super Lig, so there can be no doubt about the favourite here.
- The hosts, who average 1.5 goals per game when these two meet in Gaziantep, have been reliant on their talisman Mohamed Bayo for goals.
Key Players
He is a clinical finisher who can score whenever he gets a chance, as the 15 goals in 28 Super Lig matches show, including three of their last four.
Betting Insights
Backing Basaksehir to win at 1.83 looks the right approach for this game as the visitors have the attacking quality and momentum to secure all three points.
Prediction
Backing Basaksehir to win at 1.83 looks the right approach for this game as the visitors have the attacking quality and momentum to secure all three points.
