- Eyupspor have won two of the last three meetings between the two sides, but Gazisehir Gaziantep FK are fresh from a 3-0 home blowout of Kayserispor.
- Eyupspor have won one of their last five games, losing four, while Gazisehir Gaziantep FK have won two, drawn one and lost two.
- Gazisehir Gaziantep FK have won four, drawn five and lost six of their 15 Super Lig away matches, averaging 1.33 goals per away game.
Sides with contrasting styles will meet in a close match
Eyupspor will look to build on their last meeting with Gazisehir Gaziantep FK when the two Super Lig 2025-2026 clubs meet on Saturday evening. Eyupspor ran out 2-1 away winners four months ago, but Gazisehir are much improved under Burak Yilmaz, who has brought some much-needed discipline to the team since he took charge in August 2025. As part of our Eyupspor vs Gazisehir Gaziantep FK preview, it's important to note the tactical changes both managers have implemented since then.
Eyupspor currently sit 16th in the table on 25 points from 30 games, and have found it difficult to climb out of the lower echelons of the Super Lig table. Gazisehir, on the other hand, have reached 37 points in 30 games and find themselves comfortably in mid-table in 10th spot.
Atila Gerin’s Eyupspor side play a high-tempo game, pressing forward and playing with high numbers in advanced positions when they have the ball. They have been involved in some close contests recently, particularly at home, and they have looked the most dangerous when they have been able to pick out their players with quick vertical combinations from midfield. Metehan Altunbas is the team’s top scorer with four Super Lig goals in 14 appearances, so he will be a big threat this weekend according to our Eyupspor vs Gazisehir Gaziantep FK prediction.
Gazisehir have the talent to win
Gaziantep, on the other hand, are much more conservative and like to sit back and be compact, especially when playing away from home, before hitting their opponents on the counter-attack. Burak Yilmaz’s side have been much better organised since his appointment and have played some good soccer at times, particularly in recent weeks when they have won two of their last five games.
Mohamed Bayo is their top marksman with 14 Super Lig goals from 25 appearances, four of which have come in their last five outings. The striker will give the hosts plenty of trouble throughout the game, and he could help Gazisehir record an away victory on Saturday. This is one of the key factors in our Eyupspor vs Gazisehir Gaziantep FK prediction.
Gazisehir are on a roll with their best performance of the season coming in their 3-0 home blowout of Kayserispor recently. Eyupspor have lost their last two home games. In their 15 Super Lig home matches they have won only three, drawing four and losing eight, while Gazisehir have won just four of their 15 away games, drawing five and losing six. In addition, this fixture is set up perfectly for some interesting Eyupspor vs Gazisehir Gaziantep FK betting tips.
An open game is expected
Eyupspor have averaged just 0.80 goals per Super Lig game at home this season, but their high-tempo, proactive pressing should see plenty of goal-mouth action this weekend. Gazisehir have averaged 1.33 goals for per away game, but also concede 1.73 goals on average in away matches. This matchup of styles is an interesting one, and the form of the teams suggests Gazisehir are in the better position to take advantage of Eyupspor’s defensive weaknesses, so the Eyupspor vs Gazisehir Gaziantep FK prediction is that I’m backing the visitors to edge this one at 2.55.
The odds for both teams to score in this game are 1.62, which is a bit short, but there will be plenty of chances for both sides in what could be a high-scoring game, so I’m also backing over 2.5 goals at 1.86.