Basaksehir
- In an Istanbul derby with all the spice of a classic, Nuri Sahin’s Basaksehir can win with both teams on the board against a Kasimpasa side that have given the Super Lig’s big clubs a very good run for their money in 2025-2026.
- Basaksehir are fifth in the table with 48 points from 30 games.
- Sahin has added a high-tempo pressing aspect to their play since taking over in September 2025.
Kasimpasa
- Kasimpasa are 13th in the Super Lig with 31 points from 30 matches.
- Emre Belozoglu has added discipline and directness to their attacking play since taking charge in December 2025.
Head-to-Head
- Basaksehir have won four of the last five Super Lig head-to-head meetings between these two sides.
- Kasimpasa are winless in their last two away games against Basaksehir.
Key Players
- Eldor Shomurodov
- He is the talisman and leading scorer for Basaksehir with 18 goals in 30 matches.
- He’s scored twice in his last five appearances for the club.
- Adrian Benedyczak
- He has bagged 6 goals in 10 Super Lig appearances for Kasimpasa this season.
- He has scored 4 of their last 7 goals, showing a strong finishing touch.
Betting Insights
- Basaksehir are priced around 1.63 to win.
- Both teams to score is available at about 1.72 and looks appealing given recent trends.
- Over 2.5 goals is quoted near 1.75, reflecting the attacking flair both sides have shown.
- Kasimpasa average 1.07 goals per away game, having scored 16 on the road this season.
Prediction
Expect an open Istanbul derby with attacking intent from both sides, and lean toward Basaksehir to edge it while both teams score .
