Gaziantep vs Karagumruk – News and Probable Lineups

After experiencing varying outcomes in the cup during the week, Gaziantep and Fatih Karagumruk are set to clash in the Super Lig at the Gaziantep Stadium this Sunday.

Following three consecutive losses against Gaziantep, the Black-Reds will aim to turn the tide this weekend and seek to climb out of the lower reaches of the table.

Match overview

Gaziantep missed the opportunity to secure a third consecutive victory in the Turkiye Kupasi on Wednesday, suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat against Fenerbahce at their home ground.

In a standout performance, Anthony Musaba, Sidiki Cherif, Nene Dorgeles, and Archie Brown each scored, propelling Fenerbahce to second place in Group C—three points ahead of Gaziantep, who currently sit in fourth.

This cup defeat reflects their recent difficulties in the Super Lig, where Gaziantep has only managed one win out of their last eleven fixtures, suffering six defeats and four draws since their 3-0 win over Kayserispor at the Kadir Has Stadium in November.

While their attacking record remains decent, with 30 goals in 24 league matches, Burak Yilmaz’s side has struggled defensively, conceding the third most goals in the league with 40.

So far, Gaziantep have won seven of their 24 Super Lig encounters, lost nine, and drawn eight, yielding a total of 29 points, placing them ninth, with a nine-point cushion above Kasimpasa, who are in the relegation zone.

Conversely, Fatih Karagumruk secured their initial victory in the 2025/26 Turkiye Kupasi midweek, narrowly overcoming TFF 2. Lig side Fethiyespor at the Fethiye Ilce Stadium.

Twenty-year-old Baris Kalayci netted the opener five minutes before half-time, putting the visitors ahead, followed by a goal from new signing Abdul Kader Moussa Kone just after the restart to extend their lead.

Head coach Aleksandar Stanojevic will be hopeful that this cup triumph can spark a much-needed turnaround in the Super Lig, where Karagumruk currently occupies the bottom position and face relegation threats, a year after their promotion from lower divisions.

The Black-Reds arrive at Gaziantep Stadium having recorded just one win in their last 12 league games since late November—suffering eight losses and three draws, with a solitary 1-0 win over Antalyaspor on February 7 providing some solace.

Although Gaziantep could narrow the gap to safety to six points with a win this weekend, their away performances have offered little in terms of optimism; they have lost their past matches on the road and hold the league’s worst away record, earning only four points from 12 outings.

Team News

Gaziantep will be without Polish midfielder Kasper Kozlowski, who is suspended due to accumulating yellow cards in the league.

Additionally, Ali Ablak and French defender Salem M’Bakata are both recovering from knee injuries and will miss this weekend’s fixture.

Veteran midfielder Badou N’Diaye has been sidelined since a significant injury in December and will also be absent for the match.

On the side of Karagumruk, Stanojevic will not be able to count on experienced forward Joao Camacho, who has been unavailable since November due to injury, while Davide Biraschi’s participation is uncertain after missing the last match against Fethiyespor.

Turkish defender Anil Cinar will also miss the journey to Gaziantep Stadium due to suspension after receiving a yellow card against Trabzonspor on February 27.

Gaziantep probable starting XI:

Bozan; Sanuc, Abena, Mujakic; Sangare, Ozcicek, Jamara, Rodriguez; Gassama, Bayo, Lungoyi

Fatih Karagumruk probable starting XI:

Beklevic; Kurukalip, Kuruk, Lichnoxy, Mladenovic; Kranevitter, Elmaz; Verde, Babicka, Larsson; Serginho

Riding the momentum from their cup victory, Fatih Karagumruk heads into league competition with renewed enthusiasm as they aim to inflict further struggles on their troubled opponents and initiate their fight for survival. Nevertheless, Gaziantep has a stronger squad on paper and is expected to leverage their home advantage to come away with all three points.