Istanbul Basaksehir FK
- Istanbul Basaksehir FK are sixth in the Super Lig table with 51 points from 32 games.
- Basaksehir have won both of their last two home games.
- Istanbul Basaksehir FK are favorites for Saturday’s Super Lig fixture against Samsunspor.
Samsunspor
- Samsunspor are a further three points back in seventh, following a run of four wins in five games.
- Samsunspor have won two of their last three away.
- Samsunspor have a solid away record of six wins, five draws and five defeats.
Head-to-Head
- Basaksehir have won the head-to-head game twice in the clubs’ last three meetings, winning 2-0 away four months ago in the Super Lig.
- Samsunspor have failed to win on their two previous trips to Istanbul.
Key Players
- Eldor Shomurodov has bagged 20 Super Lig goals in 32 appearances this term and four in his last five.
- Yusuf Sari has provided the assists for three of Basaksehir’s goals in the last five games.
- Marius Mouandilmadji, with nine goals, is Samsunspor’s most reliable finisher and he has provided four of the last 11 goals the Black Sea Storm have registered.
Betting Insights
- Prefer the high odds on Samsunspor in the Double Chance market rather than the short odds currently offered on Basaksehir at 1.92.
- Best value looks to be in the goals markets: Over 2.5 at 1.81 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.66.
- Samsunspor have conceded 25 goals away - an average of 1.56 per game.
Prediction
Both teams should produce action , but the hosts should have enough quality to sneak the victory in a game that should feature plenty of goals.
