Eyupspor vs Istanbul – News and Probable Lineups

Eyupspor aims to continue their fight against relegation as they host Istanbul Basaksehir at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium for their Turkish Super Lig match on Sunday.

The two teams find themselves at opposite ends of the league table, with Eyupspor just above the relegation spots while their opponents strive to enter the top four.

Match overview

At the beginning of the season, supporters of Eyupspor would have been hopeful that their beloved team could build upon a successful 2024–25 season, where they achieved a sixth-place finish after gaining promotion the year prior.

However, the home side has struggled to replicate that form this season, causing concern amongst fans regarding their prospects in the top tier.

In their most recent match, Eyupspor drew 2-2 with Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Cup, but their focus now shifts back to the league, where they are fighting to secure their spot in the top division.

Atila Gerin’s squad ended 2025 with a three-match losing streak in all competitions, but they have looked stronger lately, remaining unbeaten in their last five encounters (W2, D3).

Additionally, they have not lost in their last three league matches, drawing against Konyaspor (1-1) and managing an impressive 2-2 draw against fifth-placed Besiktas.

Following these results, they achieved their fourth win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Alanyaspor away from home, which should boost their confidence heading into Sunday’s fixture.

On the other hand, Basaksehir is on a solid run, remaining unbeaten in their last eight games across all competitions.

Nuri Sahin’s side has not faced defeat since November, which saw them lose 4-3 at home to Trabzonspor.

Although they secured a dominant 4-1 win over Karagumruk, their momentum towards the top four took a hit with a 2-2 draw in their last league match.

This result places the Grey Owls sixth in the standings with 30 points, nine points off the last European qualification spot. However, with three consecutive wins in their recent away matches, the visitors may have the upper hand in this encounter.

Team News

Eldor Shomurodov has been in fine form, finding the net in his last two outings, and he is set to retain his place in the starting XI once more.

Muhammed Sengezer was left out of their Cup match against Karagumruk earlier this week, but he is likely to return to the lineup on Sunday.

Yusuf Sari continues to be a long-term absentee, meaning he will be unavailable for the visitors this weekend.

For the home team, Luccas Claro remains sidelined as he recovers from a long-lasting ankle injury.

Taras Stepanenko is also absent due to an unspecified injury, which has ruled him out of five matches.

Umut Bozok, who has scored three times this season, should be expected to spearhead the attack for the hosts.

Eyupspor probable starting XI:

Yilant; Yavus, Satli, Onguene, Ulvan; Taskin, Legowski; Pintos, Altubas, Gezek; Bozzy

Istanbul Basaksehir probable starting XI:

Sengezer; Sahiner, Duarte, Opoko, Operi; Kemen, Gunes; Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Harit; selke

Despite Basaksehir’s strong performance, this matchup poses challenges for the visitors, given that the hosts have not lost in five matches. Nevertheless, the away side is favored to win, and we’re predicting a tight 2-1 victory for Sahin’s team.