Istanbul Basaksehir have won 7 of their last 8 home matches (Super Lig). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Goztepe's last 9 away games (Super Lig). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Istanbul Basaksehir's last 7 home games (Super Lig). Istanbul Basaksehir have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches (Super Lig). Goztepe have won their last 3 matches (Super Lig). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Istanbul Basaksehir's last 3 games (Super Lig). Goztepe have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Super Lig).
Basaksehir suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at the hands of Kayserispor last time out. They controlled the game from the first minute to the last and created a few chances, but were unable to score and ended up conceding from a set piece. Tekdemir and Ozcan were omitted from the starting lineup, probably as part of Belozoglu's rotation policy, and their return will add strength to Basaksehir's midfield. Goztepe caused a major upset as they beat Sivasspor 2-1 last time out. Unlike their opponents, they were clinical in front of goal. But, El Meastro was rightly displeased with the number of chances they gave away despite playing at home. They've won three games in a row now and the English manager will stick to the counter-attacking strategy that is behind their mini-revival. This will not be a walk in the park for Basaksehir, but they should get a win in the end, albeit a narrow one. 2:1
Carlos Ponck, who wasn't expected to start against Goztepe, is away on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations. January arrival Serdar Gurler received a knock in the game against Kayserispor and will be assessed prior to kick off. If deemed unfit, Deniz Turuc will start. Mahmut Tekdemir and Berkay Ozcan were left out of the squad that travelled to Kayseri for reasons unknown. They should be back in the starting lineup this time out. Atakan Cankaya is expected to deputise for the suspended Soner Aydogdu. January arrival Oussama Tannane is injured and will not be debuting yet. Halil Akbunar has served his suspension and should return to the starting lineup.
Istanbul Basaksehir have won 7 of their last 8 home matches (Super Lig). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Goztepe's last 9 away games (Super Lig). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Istanbul Basaksehir's last 7 home games (Super Lig). Istanbul Basaksehir have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches (Super Lig). Goztepe have won their last 3 matches (Super Lig). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Istanbul Basaksehir's last 3 games (Super Lig). Goztepe have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Super Lig).
Carlos Ponck, who wasn't expected to start against Goztepe, is away on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations. January arrival Serdar Gurler received a knock in the game against Kayserispor and will be assessed prior to kick off. If deemed unfit, Deniz Turuc will start. Mahmut Tekdemir and Berkay Ozcan were left out of the squad that travelled to Kayseri for reasons unknown. They should be back in the starting lineup this time out. Atakan Cankaya is expected to deputise for the suspended Soner Aydogdu. January arrival Oussama Tannane is injured and will not be debuting yet. Halil Akbunar has served his suspension and should return to the starting lineup.
Basaksehir suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at the hands of Kayserispor last time out. They controlled the game from the first minute to the last and created a few chances, but were unable to score and ended up conceding from a set piece. Tekdemir and Ozcan were omitted from the starting lineup, probably as part of Belozoglu's rotation policy, and their return will add strength to Basaksehir's midfield. Goztepe caused a major upset as they beat Sivasspor 2-1 last time out. Unlike their opponents, they were clinical in front of goal. But, El Meastro was rightly displeased with the number of chances they gave away despite playing at home. They've won three games in a row now and the English manager will stick to the counter-attacking strategy that is behind their mini-revival. This will not be a walk in the park for Basaksehir, but they should get a win in the end, albeit a narrow one. 2:1
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