Before the Round – Trends on Turkey Super Lig (09/01-10/01)

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The Turkish Super Lig will play round No. 19 in midweek, as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray try to keep pace with each other in the title race.

The two Istanbul giants have pulled away from the rest of the competition. There is still plenty to play for in the second half of the campaign.

Kasimpasa - Basaksehir FK

Istanbul Basaksehir FK won their last six matches against Kasimpasa in all competitions. They outscored Kasimpasa 15-5 across the six fixtures.

Basaksehir took 11 points from their last six Super Lig games, scoring 11 goals and conceding six times. However, Basaksehir drew their last two league matches.

Kasimpasa went unbeaten in their last three league games, drawing two and winning one. The attack scored 11 goals but the defence allowed 11 to opponents. Kasimpasa conceded 20 goals in nine home matches.

• The team of Kasımpasa SK are on a poor run of 10 home matches in Süper Lig in all of which they have conceded 1+ goals.
• In their last 9 away games in Süper Lig, Istanbul Basaksehir have recorded only 1 wins.
• Kasımpasa SK have scored 2+ goals in all of their last 4 home league matches.
• Istanbul Basaksehir have won their last 5 matches against Kasımpasa SK in Süper Lig.
• Prediction: Both Teams to Score

Caykur Rizespor - Besiktas

Besiktas went unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions against Caykur Rizespor. The Eagles won five and drew one of the six games. Their last three meetings finished with over 2.5 goals.

Caykur Rizespor will go into round No. 19 in good form. They took 12 points from the last six games, going unbeaten during that time. Caykur Rizespor scored 13 goals and conceded just six times.

Besiktas will limp into midweek well out of the title race. The Eagles lost three of their last four Super Lig games, conceding 12 goals and scoring eight times.

• Rizespor are undefeated in their last 7 league games.
• In Besiktas JK's last 6 Süper Lig games both teams scored.
• Rizespor haven't lost in 8 of their last 9 home games in Süper Lig.
• Besiktas JK have scored at least one goal in their last 14 league games.
• Prediction: Rizespor

Fatih Karagumruk - Kayserispor

Fatih Karagumruk posted a record of 4W-1D-1L against Kayserispor in their last six meetings in all competitions. Fatih won the last three head-to-head encounters between the clubs.

Kayserispor lost their last three Super Lig matches. Although they scored four times in the last three games, Kayserispor conceded nine goals to opponents.

Fatih Karagumruk are in less form than Kayserispor ahead of Wednesday night’s match. They lost their last four Super Lig fixtures. Making matters worse, Fatih Karagumruk did not score in any of their last three games.

• Fatih Karagümrük are on a losing streak of 4 straight matches in Süper Lig.
• Kayserispor have failed to score a single goal in their last 3 away games against Fatih Karagümrük in Süper Lig.
• Fatih Karagümrük have won just 1 of their last 6 matches in Süper Lig.
• Kayserispor have managed to win just 1 of their 6 most recent encounters with Fatih Karagümrük (Süper Lig).
• Prediction: Kayserispor

Fenerbahce - Konyaspor

Fenerbahce lead the league thanks to goal difference. On Wednesday, they will try to stay ahead of Galatasaray in the standings. Fenerbahce won three matches and lost three matches against Konyaspor in their last six head-to-head encounters.

The Canaries won their last two home games versus Konyaspor. They go into the game unbeaten in their last six Super Lig games. Fenerbahce took 16 points during that time, scoring 18 goals and conceding seven.

Konyaspor won two of their last six games in the league. They are only outside the relegation zone thanks to goal difference. Konyaspor failed to win their last six away matches in the division.

• Fenerbahçe SK's most recent record of 7 consecutive games in Süper Lig consists of no losses.
• Konyaspor have been conceding 1.78 goals on average in their away games (Süper Lig).
• Fenerbahçe SK haven't lost a match in 27 of their last 29 matches in Süper Lig.
• Konyaspor's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 2 of their last 14 matches (Süper Lig).
• Prediction: Fenerbahce