Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(27) 14 Goals 23 (41)
(17) 7 Assists 16 (25)
(6.3) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.4 Average Age 28.7
181.9 Average Height (cm) 182.6
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(41%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 48% (50%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.3) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Istanbulspor
Samsunspor
Player Reason Status Rating
Mendy Mamadou Out 6.23
Player Reason Status Rating
Bedirhan Çetin Out N/A
Gaëtan Laura Out 6.38
Rick van Drongelen Out 6.62
Olivier Ntcham Out 6.42

Team News

Istanbulspor
Samsunspor
  • Mendy Mamadou, who wasn't expected to start here, is suspended.
  • Olivier Nitcham is still away on international duty. Emre Kilinc is set to deputise.
  • Marc Bola will start at left-back as Rick van Drongelen is injured.
  • Bedirhan Cetin and Gaeten Laura, neither of whom were expected to start here, are both on the injury list.
  • Marius Mouandilmadji has served his suspension and will return to the starting XI.

Prediction

  • Istanbulspor were beaten 3-1 by Galatasaray last time out. They started the game well and went 1-0 up but then the quality gap between the two sides came into play. And that is the fundamental problem with Istanbulspor. This squad is one of the weakest in the league and constantly changing managers is not helping. They will defend very deep and in numbers here.
  • Samsunspor's recent form continued with a 2-0 win against Kayserispor last time out. They haven't lost in their last three outings, which included an away draw at Fenerbahce. They play attractive, attacking oriented football and will dominate the game.
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