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Başakşehir vs Gençlerbirliği S.K. Prediction, Tips & Odds

Başakşehir vs Gençlerbirliği S.K.

Süper LigRegular Season - 6
Başakşehir
#10 · Süper Lig
LDLLD
4 - 0
Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium, Istanbul
Referee: A. Karaoglan
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
#6 · Süper Lig
DWLWL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.65
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.59 (implied 62.7%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 65.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.53). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.2% vs 62.7%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Gençlerbirliği S.K. to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in 6th place, Gençlerbirliği has enjoyed a solid start to the season with two wins, one draw, and one loss from their first four matches. Their goal-scoring has been modest with four goals, but they have managed to remain competitive despite conceding seven, indicating potential defensive vulnerabilities. In contrast, Başakşehir is positioned 10th in the standings and has struggled to find consistency, with only one win from their last five matches. Their attacking output has been reasonable with six goals scored, but they have also conceded six, resulting in a neutral goal difference. This inconsistency could be a concern as they look to build momentum. According to the model, Gençlerbirliği has a win probability of approximately 60%, with the predicted score leaning towards a close contest. However, if Başakşehir can improve their defensive performance or capitalize on set pieces, they may disrupt Gençlerbirliği's plans. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction methodology, including expected goals and actual results, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section from The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Başakşehir Win52%1.61
Draw20%4.14
Gençlerbirliği S.K. Win28%4.88
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5956.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5856.1%

Combined goal output is high (2.8 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Başakşehir 2-1 Gençlerbirliği S.K.
7.7113.0%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.0% probability.

Asian Handicap
Başakşehir -0.0
1.2546%

Başakşehir have been the stronger side, winning 46% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.71
13.0%
1-1
7.88
12.7%
1-0
8.51
11.8%
2-0
8.74
11.5%
3-1
11.42
8.8%
3-0
12.70
7.9%

Our model projects a 2-1 Başakşehir win as the most likely scoreline at 13.0% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Başakşehir clean sheets, in line with their 29% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Başakşehir
-0.0
1.25
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
+0.0
3.60
Başakşehir
-1.5
2.63
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
+1.5
10.00

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Başakşehir are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Başakşehir vs Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.614.154.701.552.351.562.24
Betfair
1.574.205.001.572.381.652.20
Pinnacle
1.664.255.021.592.46
SBO
1.463.814.94
William Hill
1.624.004.601.572.25
Bet365
1.624.104.751.532.401.622.20
1xBet
1.684.324.901.612.441.562.28
Betano
1.654.305.301.652.321.652.15
BetVictor
1.624.104.751.552.251.552.25

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.3%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
56.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
39%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XBaşakşehir or Draw
72%1.16
12Başakşehir or Gençlerbirliği S.K.
80%1.21
X2Draw or Gençlerbirliği S.K.
49%2.27

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Başakşehir leads 6-2)
6 Başakşehir2 Draw2 Gençlerbirliği S.K.
11 Apr
Başakşehir
3-0
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Süper Lig
Nov 25
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
2-1
Başakşehir
Süper Lig
Mar 21
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
0-1
Başakşehir
Süper Lig
Nov 20
Başakşehir
2-1
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Süper Lig
Jan 20
Başakşehir
3-1
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Süper Lig
Sept 19
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
1-2
Başakşehir
Süper Lig
Feb 18
Başakşehir
1-1
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Süper Lig
Sept 17
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
1-0
Başakşehir
Süper Lig
May 17
Başakşehir
2-1
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Süper Lig
Dec 16
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
0-0
Başakşehir
Süper Lig

In the last 10 matches between Başakşehir and Gençlerbirliği S.K., Başakşehir has won 6 times, with 2 draws and 2 victories for Gençlerbirliği S.K. The scorelines indicate a tendency for Başakşehir to secure narrow wins, with four matches decided by a single goal. However, Başakşehir also recorded a couple of more comfortable victories, including a 3-0 win. Gençlerbirliği S.K.'s last win in this matchup came in November 2025, suggesting a challenging trend for them in recent encounters. Overall, Başakşehir holds a clear advantage in this head-to-head record.

Süper Lig Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Galatasaray
4310126610
WWWD
2
Beşiktaş
43019459
WWLW
3
Kocaelispor
43015329
WWWL
4
Trabzonspor
42119457
WLWD
5
Amed
42117527
DWLW
6
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
421147-37
LDWW
10
Başakşehir
41126604
LDLW
16
Eyüpspor
410326-43
LWLL
17
Göztepe
301257-21
LLD
18
Konyaspor
400438-50
LLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
BaşakşehirHome
1W1D1L
3 playedGF 5 · GA 41.33 pts/game
Gençlerbirliği S.K.Away
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 1 · GA 51.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
BaşakşehirGençlerbirliği S.K.
1.71Goals p.g.1.04
1.29Goals conceded p.g.1.33
29%Clean sheets25%
46%Win rate29%
3Avg goals in match2.38
1.73xG per game1.48
0.10xGA per game0.21
54%Possession %46%
4.4Shots on target / game4.0
4.8Corners per game4.3
Başakşehir
Recent Form

Başakşehir have won 6 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Galatasaray 2-3 and drew with Kasımpaşa 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 7D 8L from the last 28 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BaşakşehirAll competitions
04 Sept
Başakşehir
2-3
Galatasaray
Süper Lig
30 Aug
Başakşehir
1-1
Kasımpaşa
Süper Lig
23 Aug
Trabzonspor
2-1
Başakşehir
Süper Lig
30 Jul
Inter Turku
2-0
Başakşehir
UEFA Europa Conference League
22 Jul
Başakşehir
1-1
Inter Turku
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Jul
Puskas Academy
0-2
Başakşehir
Friendlies Clubs
13
Win
46%
7
Draw
25%
8
Lost
29%
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Recent Form

Gençlerbirliği S.K. have won 4 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include beat Göztepe 0-1 and lost to Kasımpaşa 3-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 6D 11L from the last 24 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Gençlerbirliği S.K.All competitions
28 Aug
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
1-1
Erzurumspor FK
Süper Lig
23 Aug
Göztepe
0-1
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Süper Lig
24 Jul
Kasımpaşa
3-0
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Friendlies Clubs
17 May
Trabzonspor
0-3
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Süper Lig
13 May
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
1-2
Trabzonspor
Türkiye Kupası
09 May
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
3-2
Kasımpaşa
Süper Lig
7
Win
29%
6
Draw
25%
11
Lost
46%

Lineups

Confirmed

Başakşehir4-2-3-1Confirmed

23Emin BayramDEF
33Michał KarbownikDEF
27Ousseynou BaDEF
38Saba KharebashviliDEF
9Davie SelkeFWD
16Muhammed ŞengezerGK
70Andreas Skov OlsenMID
20Umut GüneşMID
8Olivier KemenMID
14Eldor ShomurodovMID
77Ivan BrnićMID
15Hamza GürelerDEF
21Christopher OperiDEF
6Onur BulutDEF
91Bertuğ YıldırımFWD
7Yusuf SarıFWD
98Deniz DilmenGK
4Onur ErgünMID
18Jakub KałuzińskiMID
11Abbosbek FayzullaevMID
19Berkay ÖzcanMID

Gençlerbirliği S.K.4-1-4-1Confirmed

13Pedro PereiraDEF
77Abdurrahim DursunDEF
2ThalissonDEF
6Dimitris GoutasDEF
9Pedro MendesFWD
70İrfan Can EğribayatGK
42Ousmane DiabateMID
14Adama Malouda TraoréMID
35Oğulcan ÜlgünMID
10Franco TongyaMID
7Tiago GouveiaMID
53Ensar ÇavuşoğluDEF
88Fıratcan ÜzümDEF
90Metehan BaltacıDEF
93Yiğit Hamza AydarDEF
45Prince MartorFWD
12Victor OrakpoFWD
22Sekou KoitaFWD
1Gökhan AkkanGK
83Rafael LuisMID
48Salih UçanMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Başakşehir

No reported absences

Gençlerbirliği S.K.

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.58 (56.1%)
Both Teams Score1.59 (56.4%)
Value Bets
Başakşehir Win1.61 (51.5%)
Gençlerbirliği S.K. Win4.88 (28.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.37 (43.9%)
BTTS No2.22 (43.6%)
Speculative
Draw4.14 (20.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

A. Karaoglan has averaged 5.0 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Başakşehir have averaged 4.8 corners per match at home; Gençlerbirliği S.K. 4.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Başakşehir have generated 1.73 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 46% of them. They put 4.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Başakşehir player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.