Basaksehir vs Konyaspor: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — February 27, 2026
On Friday, February 27, at the Fatih Terim Stadium in Istanbul, Basaksehir hosts Konyaspor. This is a clash between two teams with completely different moods, but a shared hunger for points.
Match preview
Basaksehir currently sits in 6th place in the Super Lig and is desperately fighting to break into the European spots. Nuri Sahin’s side is playing some eye-catching and, most importantly, effective football this February. Despite a recent 2-3 defeat to Besiktas, the Istanbul club bounced back quickly with an away win over Alanyaspor (2-1). At home, Basaksehir always looks to dictate play, relying on high pressing and rapid transitions from defense to attack.
Konyaspor was the headline sensation last week. Despite sitting a modest 13th in the table, they managed to stun league leaders Galatasaray with a 2-0 victory. That result has certainly boosted their confidence, but consistency is still not their strong suit. Before that heroic win, the Green-and-Whites endured a string of lackluster league performances: a 1-2 loss to Alanyaspor, a goalless draw with Goztepe, and their previous league victory before beating Galatasaray dated all the way back to October 2025. In Istanbul, they’ll face even more organized pressure, and the big question is whether they have enough emotional energy left for another upset.
Tactically, Basaksehir is expected to control about 60% of possession. Konyaspor will likely opt for a "soak and counter" approach, packing the midfield. If the hosts fail to strike early, this could turn into a tense tug-of-war. Basaksehir is the favorite, especially at home, boasting a more balanced squad and a clearly defined attacking game. However, the momentum Konyaspor picked up after toppling the leaders can’t be underestimated. Most likely, the visitors will find a way to score, capitalizing on occasional defensive lapses from the Istanbul side.
Probable lineups
Basaksehir: Sengezer; Sahiner, Duarte, Opoku, Operi; Kemen, Gunes; Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Harit; Selke
Konyaspor: Gungordu; Jo, Yazgili, Demirbag, Bosluk; Kutlu, Bjorlo; Turuc, Svendsen, Muleka; Kramer
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, Konyaspor has won three times, Basaksehir twice
- Basaksehir has won six of their last ten games, losing just once, but has conceded in five straight matches
- Konyaspor has picked up two wins in their last five, keeping three clean sheets
Prediction
The attacking potential both teams have shown in this matchup suggests there will be plenty of goals. My prediction: both teams to score – YES at 1.72
