Kayserispor vs Eyupspor – News and Probable Lineups

On Sunday, Kayserispor will host Eyupspor at the Kadir Has Stadium, with both teams embroiled in a critical relegation struggle as the Turkish Super Lig season nears its finale.

The home team finds itself in the relegation zone and is running out of opportunities to secure their safety, while the visiting side is slightly better off, sitting just above the relegation line and eager to avoid being pulled deeper into the chaos.

Match overview

Entering this match, Kayserispor is in a difficult spot, currently placed 17th in the standings with 26 points accumulated from 31 matches, leaving them just two points from safety with three games to go.

This campaign has been hampered by both defensive instability and a lack of scoring, with the team netting only 23 goals this season—the fewest in the league—while also conceding heavily at the other end (57), which is the highest in the division.

However, Kayserispor managed to rejuvenate their hopes with a 2-0 victory at home against Caykur Rizespor in their last game, which ended a streak of three matches during which they conceded nine goals and failed to score.

To evade relegation, the Kayseri side needs to start winning matches right away—a feat they have struggled with throughout the season.

With two home matches and one away match remaining, the Anatolian Star must utilize their home advantage effectively.

First up is Sunday’s encounter against Eyupspor, a fixture that has ended in draws in all three of their previous top-flight meetings, including a 1-1 tie earlier this season.

Eyupspor sits just slightly higher in the standings, in 16th place with 28 points—only above the relegation zone on goal difference—marking a sharp decline from their impressive first season in the top division last year.

Nonetheless, there are indications of progress at a crucial time in the season, as the visiting team arrives having secured consecutive league wins, including a 3-0 triumph over Gaziantep and a 2-1 win against Fatih Karagumruk, outcomes that have greatly improved their chances of survival.

This recent upswing may prove crucial in such a fiercely contested relegation battle—however, their form away from home continues to be a concern, with inconsistent performances throughout the season.

Only three teams have earned fewer away points than Eyupspor’s 12 this season, but they will carry confidence from their 2-1 victory at Fatih Karagumruk, facing one of the league’s most vulnerable opponents.

Team News

Kayserispor will likely be without Yigit Celtik, who is dealing with a knee problem, and Majid Hosseini due to injury.

Kayra Cihan is still on the road to recovery from a lengthy injury, while Abdulsamet Burak will remain suspended—however, there’s a positive note with Lionel Carole returning to the starting XI last match after a spell off the pitch.

The home team will again turn to German Onugkha for offensive output, as he remains the team’s top scorer this season.

On the other hand, Eyupspor has just one confirmed absentee, as Romanian forward Dorin Rotariu continues to be sidelined since March.

Metehan Altunbas, Umut Bozok, and Charles Andre Raux Yao all scored in the last game and are anticipated to pose a threat again, with Denis Radu having been a significant creative contributor in recent matches.

Both teams are expected to field mostly unchanged lineups following their latest fixtures, emphasizing continuity at this critical juncture of the season.

Kayserispor probable starting XI:

Bayazit; Katongo, Guler, Denswil, Carole; Bennasser, Tokoz; Makarov, Cardoso, Chalov; Onugkha

Eyupspor probable starting XI:

Yilmaz; Calegari, Claro, Ozyurt, Mayas; Altunbas, Taskin, Legowski, Radu; Yao; Bozok

This clash is set to be a tense relegation battle where caution may overshadow ambition. Kayserispor’s urgency and home advantage could allow them to control parts of the game, but Eyupspor’s recent form provides them a compelling foundation to seek a positive result.

With both teams fully aware of what a loss could mean for them, a draw would not come as a surprise in what is likely to be an anxious and fiercely competitive matchup.