Fatih Karagumruk vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction: Stalemate expected in Istanbul

Points and bragging rights are up for grabs in the Turkish capital on Wednesday night (18:00 BST) as Fatih Karagumruk host Istanbul Basaksehir at Ataturk Olympic Stadium.

Below are my Fatih Karagumruk vs Istanbul Basaksehir predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the Super Lig clash in Istanbul.

Team News

Karagumruk have a clean bill of health going into this game, while Chelsea loanee David Datro Fofana could feature in some capacity following his move from Stamford Bridge last week.

Football Odds

Basaksehir have Leo Duarte still out on the sidelines with a foot issue, while Omer Ali Sahiner is a doubt due to a muscle injury.

Ousseynou Ba is suspended for this game following his red card picked up against Besiktas.

Today's Football Fixtures

Fatih Karagumruk vs Istanbul Basaksehir Odds

Fatih Karagumruk are the underdogs at 11/4 to claim the three points in Wednesday's rearranged game, while Istanbul Basaksehir are 19/20 to secure the win.

A draw is available at 23/10, while both teams to score is available at 4/5.

Draw and both teams to score @ 16/5

Both these teams have made stuttering starts to the Super Lig season, with Karagumruk in 15th in the standings, while Basaksehir are a place behind, albeit having played a game less.

A lack of goals has been a real issue for both these teams, who have scored just four times between them in the league campaign so far.

There has been little to choose from between the city rivals in recent years, with four of the last five matches in this fixture ending in draws.

A stalemate, with both teams scoring, has occurred in three of the last four meetings between these sides, and there's value to be had backing that trend to continue on Wednesday.

Andre Gray (KAR) anytime goalscorer @ 11/4

With goals for each side expected in this game, experienced English forward Andre Gray is a player to consider in the anytime goalscorer market.

Joining Karagumruk in January following a spell in the Championship with Plymouth Argyle, Grey scored two goals in 12 games in his first half-season in the Turkish top flight.

Adapting more to life in this division, Gray has been earning more starting roles at the beginning of this campaign.

The 34-year-old can open his account for the Super Lig season with what would be a popular goal against rivals Basaksehir.

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