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Hatayspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Prediction and odds on the Match on 03 May 2025

Hatayspor and Istanbul Basaksehir will battle at the Yeni Hatay Stadyumu on Saturday, 03 May 2025, in round 34 of the Turkish Super Lig. Hatayspor lost their last five games, while Basaksehir won four of their previous five games. Can the visitors continue their winning run? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Hatayspor: form and statistics

Hatayspor lost 5-1 to Besiktas in their last game, extending their losing streak to five games. Their home performance hasn’t been exceptional, as they have won just two of their previous nine games. Star of the South sit 18th on the table with 19 points in 31 games, scoring 33 and conceding 62. They have already confirmed their place in the second division next season, to end their five-year stay in the top division. 

Hatayspor: Lineup

Hatayspor will continue with a 4-2-3-1 formation in this game, with Joelson Fernandes suspended. Lamine Diack is also ruled out due to an injury. However, Vincent Aboubakar will lead the attack in this clash in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

🔖Hatayspor possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper – Visar Bekaj

Defenders – Kamil Ahmet Cörekci, Guy-Marcelin Kilama, Francisco Calvo, Cengiz Demir

Midfielders – Massanga Matondo, Abdulkadir Parmak, Bilal Boutobba, Görkem Saglam, Carlos Strandberg

Attackers — Vincent Aboubakar

⛔️ Out: Lamine Diack (injury), Joelson Fernandes (accumulated yellow cards).

👤 Head coach: Murat Şahin.

Hatayspor Latest Games

Hatayspor

21.07.25

Hatayspor

1 - 3

Kayserispor

31.05.25

Rizespor

5 - 2

Hatayspor

26.05.25

Hatayspor

4 - 2

Fenerbahce

17.05.25

Adana Demirspor

0 - 5

Hatayspor

11.05.25

Goztepe

1 - 1

Hatayspor

03.05.25

Hatayspor

2 - 4

Istanbul Basaksehir

25.04.25

Besiktas

5 - 1

Hatayspor

18.04.25

Hatayspor

2 - 3

Konyaspor

13.04.25

Gaziantep FK

2 - 1

Hatayspor

06.04.25

Hatayspor

0 - 1

Eyupspor

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Istanbul Basaksehir Latest Games

Istanbul Basaksehir

14.12.25

Samsunspor

0 - 2

Istanbul Basaksehir

06.12.25

Istanbul Basaksehir

1 - 1

Fenerbahce

29.11.25

Kasimpasa

1 - 3

Istanbul Basaksehir

24.11.25

Istanbul Basaksehir

3 - 4

Trabzonspor

07.11.25

Genclerbirligi

2 - 1

Istanbul Basaksehir

31.10.25

Istanbul Basaksehir

1 - 0

Kocaelispor

26.10.25

Antalyaspor

0 - 4

Istanbul Basaksehir

22.10.25

Rizespor

0 - 0

Istanbul Basaksehir

18.10.25

Istanbul Basaksehir

1 - 2

Galatasaray

05.10.25

Goztepe

1 - 0

Istanbul Basaksehir

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Istanbul Basaksehir: form and statistics

Basaksehir suffered a 4-1 loss in their last game to Goztepe, ending their four-game winning run. They are also unbeaten in four of their last six games on the road. They sit 6th on the table with 48 points in 31 games, scoring 50 and conceding 43. The Grey Owls are still in contention for a continental ticket as they are just four points behind Besiktas with five games remaining in the season. They will still face Fenerbahce, Kasimpasa, Adana Demirspor, and Galatasaray in their remaining games of the season.

Istanbul Basaksehir: Lineup

Çağdaş Atan will be without Onur Ergun in this game, but his absence won’t stop the coach from selecting his best eleven. Miguel Crespo and Krzysztof Piatek will lead the attack. Muhammed Sengezer will retain his place on the goalpost, and the three-man defense will have Christopher Operi, Ousseynou Ba, and Léo Duarte.

🔖 Istanbul Basaksehir possible starting lineup (3-5-1-1)

Goalkeeper – Muhammed Sengezer

Defenders – Christopher Operi, Ousseynou Ba, Léo Duarte

Midfielders – Yusuf Sari, Ömer Ali Sahiner, Berat Ayberk Özdemir, Olivier Kemen, Ivan Brnic

Attackers — Miguel Crespo, Krzysztof Piatek

⛔️ Out: Onur Ergun (ankle injury).

👤 Head coach: Çağdaş Atan

📊Hatayspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir: head-to-head statistics

History of Head-to-Heads

Super Lig 2024/2025

03.05.25

Hatayspor

2 - 4

Istanbul Basaksehir

Super Lig 2024/2025

08.12.24

Istanbul Basaksehir

3 - 0

Hatayspor

Super Lig 2023/2024

27.04.24

Hatayspor

1 - 2

Istanbul Basaksehir

Cup 2023/2024

07.02.24

Istanbul Basaksehir

2 - 1

Hatayspor

Super Lig 2023/2024

10.12.23

Istanbul Basaksehir

1 - 0

Hatayspor

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Hatayspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir: Betting Tips & Odds

• Hatayspor lost their last five games, while Basaksehir won four of their previous five games. A win for the visitors is available at 1.89 odds on Betway;
• Seven of the last nine home games of Hatayspor have seen BTTS results. This option is available at 1.61 on Bet365;
• Four of the previous five games between the two sides at this venue have seen more than two goals. An over three pick is available at 1.70 odds on 1xBet.

1X2 DC Handicap O/U BTTS CS O/E HT/FT

Main Time (3) 1st Half (3) 2nd Half (2)

	W1	X	W2
	5.59	4.58	1.52
	5.20	4.60	1.50
	5.40	4.70	1.51

Hatayspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir match prediction 03 May 2025

Basaksehir are in contention for a continental ticket, which will motivate them to win this clash. Moreover, Hatayspor have lost their last five games, while Basaksehir have won four of their previous five. So, I expect the visitors to win this clash, with the hosts expected to get a consolation.

Below are our predictions for this game.

Our match prediction: Over 3 goals for a coefficient of 1.70 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Basaksehir to win in the first half for a coefficient of 1.71 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.61 in the Bet365 bookmaker.