Dec 11th features a match where İstanbul Başakşehir plays host to Kasımpaşa in a clash of the Super Lig in the anticipated İstanbul derby. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. İstanbul Başakşehir sits at 5th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Hatayspor. Danijel Aleksić struck first for İstanbul Başakşehir in the 8th minute on a penalty, then Danijel Aleksić added another in the 27th minute on a penalty kick In the end, Hatayspor was frustrated by İstanbul Başakşehir’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. İstanbul Başakşehir ended the match with the shutout victory. İstanbul Başakşehir is on a hot streak lately, with only 2 loss in their last 10 matches, while kasımpaşa is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Beşiktaş. Can Bozdogan scored the first goal for Beşiktaş in the 12th minute, then in the 82nd minute, Evren Elmalı sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Umut Bozok earning Kasımpaşa at least a draw. Kasımpaşa looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season İstanbul Başakşehir won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Kasımpaşa’s most prolific scorer has been Umut Bozok. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. İstanbul Başakşehir is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Edin Višća and Stefano Okaka each having 2 goals in their last 5
Erdinç Sözer’s İstanbul Başakşehir squad will be without Deniz Türüç, while Ertuğrul Taşkıran is unavailable to play for Kasımpaşa.