Kasimpasa have scored at least 2 goals in their last 11 matches (Super Lig). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Kasimpasa's last 8 games (Super Lig). Istanbul Basaksehir have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Kasimpasa in all competitions. Istanbul Basaksehir have won their last 4 matches against Kasimpasa in all competitions. Istanbul Basaksehir have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 home matches against Kasimpasa in all competitions. Kasimpasa have won 5 of their last 6 away matches (Super Lig). Istanbul Basaksehir are undefeated in their last 8 matches (Super Lig).
Basaksehir have been clinical in the transfer window, bringing in players for positions where they lacked depth last season such as central defence. Ozil's transfer caught the headlines, but the best deal Belozoglu made was signing Biglia, who last season with Karagumruk proved he can still run a midfield at the age of 35. They've earned comfortable wins in Europa Conference League qualifiers and are expected to start the season with a victory. After a great revival under Ugurlu last season, Kasimpasa lost some key players. Elmali, Haspolat, Bozok and Muleka, all of whom played a massive role in Kasimpasa's, revival are gone. Ugurlu will need some time to integrate the new arrivals to his system. 1:0
Assistant manager Sozer announced that both Nacer Chadli and Berkay Ozcan were ill earlier this week. They are unlikely to feature here, but neither were expected to start anyway. Summer arrival Mesut Ozil is still trying to get back to fitness. He is not ready to handle 90 minutes, but might start on the bench. Fellow new arrivals Lucas Biglia and Mounir Chouiar are poised to make their league debut for Basaksehir. Summer arrival Sadik Ciftpinar is carrying a suspension over from the last season so he will not feature here. New arrivals Yunus Malli and Stephane Bahoken are expected to make their debut against Basaksehir.