Istanbul Basaksehir vs Kocaelispor Prediction: Motivation Meets Determination - Who Has The Edge?

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Kocaelispor: Prediction and Odds on the Match on 31 October 2025

Istanbul Basaksehir will welcome high-flying Kocaelispor to the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium in the 11th round of the Turkish Super Lig. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news and betting odds to place your bets!

Istanbul Basaksehir: Form and Statistics

Form: WDLLL

Istanbul Basaksehir comes into this match occupying 11th place in the Turkish Super Lig standings. With ten points accumulated from ten games, they have maintained a two-point cushion over the relegation zone. The home team aims to distance itself from a relegation scrap with a win in this upcoming encounter.

That shouldn't be too difficult to achieve, considering Nuri Sahin's men are in a confident mood after recording their second win of the season. Over the weekend, they thrashed ten-man Antalyaspor 4-0 on the road. Eldor Shomurodov and Nuno da Costa both bagged braces in that match.

In light of that result, the Grey Owls managed to end their five-match winless league run. This consisted of three losses and two draws. The Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium has been the driving force behind their struggles this season. They have yet to win a game in their last four matches, recording three draws and one loss. Their recent outing was a defeat to defending champions Galatasaray.

Istanbul Basaksehir: Team News

Istanbul Basaksehir have no new injury concerns coming into this match, other than Abbosbek Fayzullaev, who remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Head coach Nuri Sahin will name an unchanged starting lineup that thrashed Antalyaspor last time out. We could see a 4-1-4-1 formation being used here once again.

Eldor Shomurodov, who has delivered exceptional performances for his side this season, will lead the attack. The 30-year-old Uzbekistan international scored a brace last time out, bringing his goal tally to six goals. He is tied in second for top goalscorer in the Turkish Super Lig this season.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-1-4-1): Sengezer; Operi, Opoku, Duarte, Bulut; Ozdemir; da Costa, Crespo, Gunes, Sari; Shomurodov.

⛔️ Out: Abbosbek Fayzullaev (knee injury).

👤 Head coach: Nuri Sahin.

Kocaelispor: Form and Statistics

Form: WWWLD

Kocaelispor recorded their second consecutive home league win last time out against Alanyaspor. It was a tense affair with the first half ending in a goalless draw. The momentum shifted in their favor in the second half as goals from Tayfur Bingol and Serdar Dursun saw the team record a 2-0 victory.

The Gulf are on the ascent when it comes to their form as that result marked their second consecutive league game. Before this resurgence, they were on a seven-match winless run, recording five losses and two draws.

In unfamiliar territory, their performance has left much to be desired. They have lost three of their last four matches and were on a three-match losing streak before stopping the rot in a 3-2 victory over Konyaspor.

Kocaelispor: Team News

Four players are currently in the injury room for Kocaelispor, including Massadio Haidara (injury), Mateusz Wieteska (knee injury), Bruno Petkovic (injury), and Darko Churlinov (injury).

Tauyfur Bingol has been impressive for his club lately, scoring in three of his last four league games, including in two consecutive matches.

The 32-year-old midfielder will be in a central midfield role this Friday, and all eyes will be on him to deliver an outstanding performance and extend his goal tally to five.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Jovanovic; Syrota, Smolcic, Balogh, Dijksteel; Linetty, Keita; Keles, Bingol, Agyel; Dursun.

⛔️ Out: Massadio Haidara (injury), Mateusz Wieteska (knee injury), Bruno Petkovic (injury), Darko Churlinov (injury).

👤 Head coach: Selcuk Inan.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Kocaelispor: Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last 11 meetings, Istanbul Basaksehir have won 4 times, Kocaelispor have won 4 times, and there have been 3 draws. The goal difference is 20-19 in favor of Istanbul Basaksehir. 

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Kocaelispor: Betting Tips & Odds

• Istanbul Basaksehir have failed to score in the first half in three of their last four home matches across all competitions. You can bet on under 0.5 Istanbul Basaksehir first-half goals for 1.87 at 1xbet.
• Kocaelispor have scored first in each of their last three league games. You can bet on Kocaelispor to score first for 2.70 at Betway.
• Istanbul Basaksehir have averaged 6.2 corners per game in their last five league games. You can bet on Istanbul Basaksehir to score over 4.5 corners for 1.72 at Bet365.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Kocaelispor match prediction 31 October 2025

Istanbul Basaksehir are in high spirits after recording their second win of the season. They will be confident of making it two wins in a row against a side they've defeated twice in competitive matches. It wouldn't be surprising if they came out on top here.

Kocaelispor are enjoying a good run with three straight league games. However, for a side that still searching for their first away win against Istanbul Basaksehir since 2003, this could turn out to be a tricky affair. Getting on the scoreboard, though, should be an easy feat, having scored in each of their last five league games.

Our match prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes for a coefficient of 1.90 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Total - Over 2.5 for a coefficient of 1.98 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Full-time Result - Istanbul Basaksehir for a coefficient of 1.77 in the Betway bookmaker.