Istanbul Basaksehir vs Boluspor prediction, H2H and probable lineups — January 13, 2026
In the second round of the Turkish Cup, Basaksehir faces Boluspor in what promises to be an intriguing clash. The match will take place in Istanbul on Tuesday, January 13, with kick-off scheduled for 13:30 Central European Time. I'm tipping this game to deliver plenty of goals.
Match preview
Istanbul Basaksehir hasn't had the most consistent season in the Super Lig, but recent results have injected a sense of optimism. Under the guidance of Nuri Sahin, the team has shown clear progress after a shaky start, displaying more organized football and improving both offensively and defensively.
In their latest league outings, Basaksehir picked up some impressive results, including a draw against Fenerbahce and a commanding demolition of Gaziantep, with Eldor Shomurodov once again leading the charge. Remarkably, the Uzbek striker tops the Super Lig scoring charts with 12 goals.
The capital club entered the short winter break in seventh place, trailing significantly behind the league leaders. Securing a European spot will be a tough ask, but it's certainly not out of reach.
Basaksehir's Turkish Cup campaign began with a tough draw, suffering a narrow defeat to Galatasaray in the opening round, though they created plenty of dangerous chances.
Boluspor, competing in the Turkish First League in the 2025/26 season, has shown a mixed yet generally solid run of form. Throughout the campaign, the club has hovered near the top of the table, displaying resilience with a balanced approach in both attack and defense.
Statistics reveal that Boluspor is involved in high-scoring encounters—they find the net in most matches, but also concede almost as often.
Their away form may not be flawless, but it's certainly competitive: Boluspor has secured several good results on the road and regularly scores away from home. This demonstrates their willingness to attack and create opportunities even outside their own stadium.
That said, in the Turkish Cup, Boluspor steps in as an underdog against Super Lig opposition, and their experience in the First League may not quite match the challenge ahead. However, their attacking confidence could prove to be an advantage in what promises to be a pragmatic contest.
Match facts
- Basaksehir has scored in each of their last six home games.
- Boluspor has suffered just one defeat in their previous seven outings.
- Boluspor has won three consecutive away matches.
- Basaksehir averages 1.7 goals per home game, while Boluspor averages 1.8 goals per away game.
Probable lineups
- Istanbul Basaksehir: Sengezer, Sahiner, Opoku, Duarte, Bulut, Gunes, Ergun, Harit, Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Selke.
- Boluspor: Dirdiroglu, Artan, Arslan, Lima, Kouagba, Liko, Senyurt, Davas, Usluoglu, Balburdia, Alici.
H2H
Basaksehir has beaten Boluspor in all three of their previous head-to-head encounters.
Prediction
Expect Basaksehir to seize control from the opening whistle, applying consistent pressure around the visitors' penalty area. Boluspor, meanwhile, will look to respond with rapid counter-attacks and set pieces. Given the hosts' attacking firepower and the guests' tendency for open football, my bet is on the total goals to exceed two.
