Istanbul Basaksehir vs Gaziantep Prediction 20 April 2025
The upcoming clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Gaziantep promises to be thrilling. Both teams are near the top of the league standings, sitting in sixth and seventh place respectively. Istanbul Basaksehir have been solid at home, while Gaziantep have shown decent form on the road. The average scoring of both teams highlights their attacking style, but recent trends indicate low-scoring affairs - with under 2.5 goals recorded in most of their head-to-head encounters. Both squads are ready for the match, adding an extra layer of intrigue as we anticipate a tense battle.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Istanbul Basaksehir and Gaziantep:
- 12 matches played;
- home team victories - 7, away team wins - 4, draws - 1;
- total goals - 21 versus 11;
- average first-half total - 1, second-half - 1.67;
- average total goals per match - 2.67.
The last game took place on 23 November 2024 at Gaziantep's home ground and ended with a 3-0 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Istanbul Basaksehir - Gaziantep

Istanbul Basaksehir Team Overview
Istanbul Basaksehir are currently sixth in the league standings, showing consistent form this season. The team have won five of their last ten matches, averaging 1.2 goals per game while conceding 0.9. They prefer to control possession and often dominate on home turf, thanks to an organized defense and precise attacks through the center of the pitch. In their most recent head-to-head, the hosts secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Gaziantep, bolstering their position ahead of the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Istanbul Basaksehir

Gaziantep Team Overview
Gaziantep are sitting in seventh place in the league, boasting an impressive away record with goals scored in nearly every road game this season. However, they struggle to hold onto leads away from home, failing to win in 13 of their last 14 away matches, highlighting the instability of their defense under pressure from opposing attacks. Despite these challenges, the team consistently shows fighting spirit and an ability to create dangerous opportunities in front of their opponents' goal.
Match Results: Gaziantep
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 4, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Istanbul Basaksehir vs Gaziantep
- Matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- Wins: 13 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 45% vs 41%;
- Losses: 10 vs 11;
- Draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Gaziantep fail to win away in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- Gaziantep fail to win away in 12 of their last 13 matches (Super Lig).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.75, visitors - 0.92;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.67;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 4 times; at the home team's ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Istanbul Basaksehir vs Gaziantep
- Average total in the tournament: 2.93 vs 2.66;
- Average goals scored: 1.62 vs 1.34;
- Average total in the first half: 0.62 vs 0.52;
- Average total in the second half: 1 vs 0.83;
- Istanbul Basaksehir: Average home total in the tournament - 1.93;
- Gaziantep: Average away total in the tournament - 1.29;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.2) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Gaziantep score away in 17 of their last 19 matches (Super Lig).
- Gaziantep score in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.34 (1.67 for the home team and 1.67 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 1.8 (1 for the home team and 0.8 for the visitors).
Istanbul Basaksehir: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.28; at home - 1.87;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 2.2.
Gaziantep: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.72, away - 3.21;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; away - 3.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- At the home team's ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Istanbul Basaksehir vs Gaziantep
- Matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 17;
- Istanbul Basaksehir's BTTS at home - 7 (47%);
- Gaziantep's BTTS away - 11 (79%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- Istanbul Basaksehir's BTTS at home - 1 (20%);
- Gaziantep's BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, one can anticipate a cautious game with a strong defensive focus from the home side. Recent trends in their matchups show that it’s rare for these teams to score more than two goals-the total has gone under 2.5 in six of their last seven encounters. Given the visitors' average scoring record away from home and the home team's solid defense, betting on a total under 2.5 appears to be a sensible choice for this match-up.