Kasımpaşa vs. Karagümrük – News and Probable Lineups

Bottom of the Turkish Super Lig, Fatih Karagumruk, will visit Kasimpasa at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadyumu on Monday evening, aiming to capitalize on their rare win from the last match.

The Black Red managed a narrow 1-0 victory against Antalyaspor in their most recent fixture, which brought them closer to safety, now only six points adrift. However, any realistic chances of avoiding relegation hinge on stringing together a series of positive results, and facing another struggling side presents a legitimate opportunity.

Match overview

In search of a turnaround, Kasimpasa opted for Emre Belozoglu, yet the former international has yet to achieve an uplift in performance, sitting winless after seven fixtures as head coach.

Kasimpasa’s last setback was a 2-1 loss at Gaziantep, where they failed to make the most of an early lead while also enjoying a numerical advantage for over 45 minutes. This defeat extended their challenging run in the league.

Currently positioned 16th in the standings, Kasimpasa finds themselves in the relegation zone, just two points shy of safety, having not won in their last eight Super Lig matches (3D, 5L).

With three consecutive defeats, Belozoglu’s team sees this matchup against the league’s bottom team as an ideal chance to end their poor streak. However, the hosts have also struggled recently, managing to earn only a single point across their last five outings.

Yet, there is some optimism from recent encounters between the two clubs, with Kasimpasa managing to stay unbeaten in their last three matches against Karagumruk, recording two victories and a draw.

On the other hand, Karagumruk finally broke through under the guidance of their new manager, Aleksandar Stanojevic, completing a league double over Antalyaspor and ending an eight-match winless streak in the Super Lig (2D, 6L).

Serginho’s early goal in the fifth minute was pivotal in that match, and the Istanbul club will be looking to achieve back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.

Struggling away from home, they currently sit at the bottom of the away table with just four points from 10 encounters—despite this, they can take confidence from their three-match unbeaten streak at this ground (1W, 2D).

Adding to their positive outlook, Karagumruk’s last match saw them secure their first league clean sheet since November, limiting Antalyaspor to a single shot on target.

Team News

Kasimpasa will again be without Haris Hajradinovic, who is still recuperating from a knee injury sustained in October, and defender Nicholas Opoku will miss out due to suspension from accumulating yellow cards.

Adem Arous is anticipated to fill Opoku’s spot in the starting XI, while Brazilian defender Claudio Winck, who has been sidelined for the previous three matches, is considered a doubt.

Karagumruk reports no confirmed absentees for this match, although Joao Camacho, Daniel Johnson, and Marius Doh are dealing with minor fitness issues.

Serginho’s goal against Antalyaspor marked his fourth of the season, and having scored in consecutive league matches, his form may be key to the visitors’ battle for survival.

Kasimpasa probable starting XI:

Gianniotis; Corecki, Arous, Becao, Frimpong; Baldursson; Diabate, Demirbay, Ouanes, Kahveci; Gueye

Fatih Karagumruk probable starting XI:

Grbic; Esgaio, Biraschi, Cinar, Kurukalip; Kranevitter, Ozcan; Serginho, Larsson, Kalayci; Babicka

As both teams seek crucial points, this encounter at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadyumu is likely to be close and intense. However, Kasimpasa’s confidence may be shaky after their lengthy winless streak, while Karagumruk exhibited improved discipline and resilience in their last fixture.

If the visitors maintain their compactness and execute effective counterattacks, another narrow result could be on the cards.