Kasımpaşa vs Kayserispor – News and Probable Lineups

Kasimpasa and Kayserispor will face off in a crucial relegation battle this Saturday at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadyumu.

The home side is currently positioned one place and one point above their rivals, who will be looking to escape the relegation area during their visit to Istanbul.

Match overview

Going into this fixture, Kasimpasa finds themselves in 15th place in the league, having gathered 24 points from 5 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses over their 27 matches.

With only seven games left in the season, securing a win is vital for the hosts to help distance themselves from the relegation zone and ensure their place in the Super Lig for next season.

Kasimpasa suffered a defeat in their last match before the international break, losing 2-1 to Besiktas away from home.

The home supporters know that their team has achieved only two victories at home this league season, leading to concerns about relegation; however, a third win at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadyumu would significantly aid their efforts to remain in the league.

Kayserispor comes into this match positioned 16th in the league, having amassed 23 points from 4 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses over their 27 matches.

The visitors understand that a victory against Kasimpasa could lift them out of the relegation zone, especially after their recent win over Fatih Karagumruk.

Fans of Kayserispor will take heart from their last encounter against Kasimpasa, where they secured a 3-2 victory at RHG Enertürk Enerji Stadyumu in November.

The visitors can also draw confidence from their current run, having won the last three games between the two sides.

However, they must address their poor away form this season, as they have only managed to secure one win throughout the campaign, achieved in November 2025 against Rizespor.

Team News

Kasimpasa will be missing Emre Tasdemir, Godfried Frimpong, and Bosnian international Haris Hajradinovic due to injuries.

Pape Gueye will be crucial for the hosts if they are to secure victory, as he is the team’s leading scorer with five goals, integral to their mission of avoiding relegation.

For Kayserispor, Majid Hosseini, Lionel Carole, Kayra Cihan, and Yigit Emre Celtik are unfit for selection this weekend.

German Onugkha is expected to play a key role in helping his team claim a win on Saturday, having already netted eight times in the league this season.

Kasimpasa probable starting XI:

Gianniotis; Winck, Becao, Arous, Corekci; Allevinah, Baldursson, Diabate, Cafu, Ouannes; Gueye

Kayserispor probable starting XI:

Bayazit; Civelek, Denswil, Guler, Brenet; Soyalp, Bennasser, Mendes, Benes; Chalov, Onugkha

This fixture is likely to be closely contested, with both teams experiencing difficulties recently. Kasimpasa may have a slight advantage due to their stronger defensive performance.