Goztepe will host Gaziantep on Monday, 7 April, in the upcoming round of the Turkish Super Lig.
With both teams safely tucked in the top half of the standings, who will have the stronger motive to get the three points from this match? Find that out and more from our Goztepe vs Gaziantep prediction.
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Goztepe vs Gaziantep prediction: Plenty of goals expected
Key stats
- Goztepe have averaged 3.00 total goals per game in their home matches in the league this season, while Gaziantep have averaged 3.54 goals per game in away games in the Super Lig so far.
- We saw both teams score in 77% of all Gazaintep's away games in the league this season.
- Romulo Cardoso has scored 11 goals this season for Goztepe in the Super Lig.
Correct score prediction: Goztepe 2-1 Gaziantep
The two teams enter this match tied in points and with them being in the top half of the standings, but not close enough to battle for a spot in Europe, this game won't have high stakes.
Of course, we still expect the teams to battle for a win, but hosts will probably have stronger motivation since they'll be backed by their fans, which is the main reason why we can see Goztepe winning this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts favoured to win
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.90%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.70%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Goztepe vs Gaziantep odds that the bookies see the home team as the expected winners and since this is a duel between two teams tied in points in the Supe Lig standings, home-court advantage could play a key role.
That being said, Gaziantep have been in much better form lately in the league, but Goztepe enter this game high on confidence after secure a spot in the Turkish Cup semi-finals.
In any case, make sure to check out our betting tips today page for more reliable predictions and picks.
Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup in recent years
With two wins for each team and one draw in the last five duels between Goztepe and Gaziantep, the two teams have been tied in their duels lately. In fact, the same holds true even if we look at their overall H2H record: 5-7-5.
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Goztepe preview: Focused on the Cup
While Goztepe are having a solid season in the Super Lig too, where they're currently eighth in the standings, they haven't been that great lately since they've been without a win in the league for eight games in a row. Instead, their focus has been shifted to the Turkish Cup, where Goztepe have reached the semi-finals after eliminating Besiktas in the quarter-finals a few days ago.
Djalma Silva, Ahmed Ildiz, Novatus Miroshi, and Isaac Solet remain on the sidelines with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Lis (GK), Gunter, Bokele, Heliton, Koybasi, Erdogan, Dennis, Nielsen, Hugo, Romulo & Juan
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Konyaspor
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Trabzonspor
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Eyupspor
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Gaziantep preview: In great form and hoping for more
With four wins in their last six matches in the league, Gaziantep have been red hot lately. Thanks to this, they've climbed to the eighth spot in the Super Lig standings and could overtake Goztepe with a win in their upcoming duel.
Meanwhile, Badou Ndiaye is suspended for this game, while Godfrey Stephen is injured.
Predicted lineup: Bozan (GK), Guler, Kilzidag, Husic, Tasdemir, Ozcicek, Maxim, Kozlowski, Lungoyi, Boateng & Okereke
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Hatayspor
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Konyaspor
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Kayserispor
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Player to watch: Romulo Cardoso
With 11 goals in the Super Lig this season, Cardoso has been Goztepe's top scorer and is one of the best scorers in the entire league.
Furthermore, the 23-year-old Brazilian also has seven assists to his name for a total of 18 goal contributions, so Gaziantep will have to keep a close eye on him if they want to get a good result here.