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Nov 5, 2022 at 11.30am UK at Giresun Atatürk Stadyumu
Giresunspor
3 - 2
Istanbulspor
Uludag (45+2'), Campuzano (48'), Mejia (56')
Piri (87')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Ethemi (18'), Topalli (87')
Mehremic (11'), Yilmaz (14'), Yesil (77'), Berber (90+2')

Preview: Giresunspor vs. Istanbulspor - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Giresunspor and Istanbulspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Two sides in the Turkish Super Lig relegation zone will face off on Saturday when Giresunspor welcome Istanbulspor to the Cotanak Stadium.

The hosts are winless in their last eight league games, while Istanbulspor have lost all of their previous four matches.


Match preview

Since beginning the season with two wins from three games, Giresunspor have been unable to record a victory in any of their last eight league games.

In their most recent encounter, they were comfortably beaten 3-1 by Istanbul Basaksehir, with Serginho scoring a late consolation for his side.

With nine points to their name after 11 matches, Giresunspor are only one point adrift of safety ahead of Saturday's contest.

If they are to move out of the relegation zone then the league's joint-lowest scorers will need to improve in the final third after scoring only eight goals this season.

They will also be aware of the importance of scoring first as they have lost six of the seven games in which they have conceded the opening goal.

Like their hosts, Istanbulspor have also won only two league games this season, and as a result of their poor form, Osman Zeki Korkmaz decided to leave his position as manager.

Fatih Tekke has replaced Korkmaz in the dugout, but his third spell as Istanbulspor boss did not begin on a positive note, as he oversaw a 5-2 home defeat to Fenerbahce.

Jetmir Topalli netted a brace for his side, but a Michy Batshuayi hat-trick as well as goals from Irfan Kahveci and Enner Valencia ensured that Istanbulspor are still winless at home this season.

After losing for the fourth straight game, Istanbulspor are currently one place behind their opponents, with two points separating them from safety.

Although they have lost their last two away fixtures, the visitors can take confidence from the fact that they have picked up seven of their eight points this season from away games.

Giresunspor Turkish Super Lig form:


Giresunspor Turkish Super Lig form:
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • L

Istanbulspor Turkish Super Lig form:


Istanbulspor form (all competitions):
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • L


Team News

Keles could make a couple of changes to his Giresunspor side following the 3-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir last weekend.

Alper Uludag is expected to return to the starting lineup after serving a one-match suspension, while Murat Cem Akpinar could be brought into midfield.

Riad Bajic will retain his place up front, and the forward will be looking to add to the three goals that he has scored this season.

As for the visitors, they are still without the services of Eslem Ozturk, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

Eduart Rroca missed the defeat to Fenerbahce through suspension, but the midfielder could return to the side for Saturday's contest.

After scoring two goals last weekend, Topalli is expected to retain his place on the right flank, while Valon Ethemi will operate on the left wing, and the pair will provide support for Ibrahim Yilmaz, who is set to lead the line.

Giresunspor possible starting lineup:
Piri; Bilazer, Arias, Perez, Uludag; Akpinar, Campuzano; Serginho, Saglam, Sainz; Bajic

Istanbulspor possible starting lineup:
Jensen; Berber, Erdogan, Mehremic, Yasar; Topalli, Kabasakal, Rroca, Sarikaya, Ethemi; Yilmaz


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We say: Giresunspor 1-1 Istanbulspor

With both sides finding victories hard to come by, we think a cagey contest could result in a draw that would end Istanbulspor's losing run.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


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How you voted: Giresunspor vs Istanbulspor

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Draw
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Istanbulspor
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12KasimpasaKasimpasa134361122-1115
13Fatih KaragumrukKaragumruk123362124-312
14AnkaragucuAnkaragucu123361520-512
15Giresunspor123361119-812
16SivassporSivasspor122461116-510
17Hatayspor11317819-1110
18Istanbulspor122281225-138
19UmraniyesporUmraniyespor121381322-96

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