Istanbul Basaksehir vs Antalyaspor: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Istanbul Basaksehir, still reeling from a heavy loss in the Istanbul derby, aim to regain their footing as they host Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Wednesday. The match at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu will be crucial for both teams, with the hosts seeking to strengthen their push for European qualification and the visitors needing points to avoid relegation. Basaksehir, managed by Nuri Sahin, have shown steady progress since his arrival in September. The team, currently sixth in the league with 42 points from 26 matches, has built a solid foundation despite recent setbacks. Their previous 3-0 defeat to Galatasaray, which ended a strong run of form, has left them with a three-match losing streak against top-four opponents. However, they remain confident against Antalyaspor, having won three of their last four encounters with the Scorpions. Antalyaspor, on the other hand, face significant challenges. Sitting 15th in the league with 24 points, the team has struggled defensively, conceding in 10 consecutive matches and allowing 43 goals this season—the third-most in the league. Their recent 4-1 home loss to Gaziantep FK extended their winless streak to five matches across all competitions, raising concerns about their survival in the top flight. The trip to Basaksehir’s stadium adds pressure, as they have not won there since 2022. Both teams will be missing key players due to suspensions or injuries. Basaksehir will be without Festy Ebosele, who received a red card in their derby defeat, and defender Christopher Operi, who is still recovering from an injury. Antalyaspor will miss Lautaro Gianetti, suspended after a late booking in their loss to Gaziantep.#istanbul_basaksehir #antalyaspor #nuri_sahin #eldor_shomurodov #basaksehir_fatih_terim_stadyumu
