İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük Predictions
1. Lig · Turkey
İstanbulspor
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 1 - 2
Fatih Karagümrük
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Fatih Karagümrük Win
Match Result
7/10Fatih Karagümrük Held by Resilient İstanbulspor in 1-1 Istanbul Stalemate
İstanbulspor and Fatih Karagümrük shared the spoils in a fiercely contested 1-1 draw in Istanbul, with both sides showing flashes of attacking intent but ultimately unable to find a decisive winner. The hosts struck first, taking the lead in the 7th minute, only for Karagümrük to respond swiftly with an equalizer just six minutes later. The remainder of the match saw both teams create chances—Karagümrük edging the shot count and possession—but neither could break the deadlock. Fatih Karagümrük enjoyed the lion's share of possession (57%) and fired 11 shots, 5 of which were on target, but were denied by a combination of wasteful finishing and resilient defending from İstanbulspor. The hosts, operating in a 4-4-2, were efficient on the break and defended stoutly, registering 3 shots on target from 7 attempts. Despite late pressure from the visitors and a flurry of yellow cards, the scoreline remained unchanged, reflecting a match where both sides had their moments but lacked the clinical edge to claim all three points.
😅 AI Prediction Report
CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
1 - 1
💰 Bet Results0/1 hit
Key Moments
7' — Goal
Phellipe puts İstanbulspor ahead with a well-taken finish, capping a bright start for the hosts.
13' — Goal
A. Pešić levels for Karagümrük, finishing off a swift attacking move.
28' — Yellow Card
First yellow card of the match goes to a Karagümrük player, signaling rising intensity.
54' — Yellow Card
İstanbulspor pick up their only booking as the match becomes increasingly physical.
77' — Yellow Card
Karagümrük see another player booked as they push for a winner.
İstanbulspor
İstanbulspor started brightly, capitalizing on an early opportunity to take the lead in the 7th minute. Their 4-4-2 setup allowed them to remain compact, absorb pressure, and threaten on the counter. Despite conceding possession (43%) and facing more shots, they defended with discipline and limited Karagümrük to largely speculative efforts. The midfield, marshaled by E. Mendy and I. Iliev, worked tirelessly to disrupt the visitors' rhythm. While their attacking threat waned after the opening exchanges, İstanbulspor showed resilience, especially after conceding the equalizer. They struggled to create clear-cut chances in the second half but held firm defensively, ultimately earning a hard-fought point.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Fatih Karagümrük
Fatih Karagümrük responded well after falling behind, equalizing in the 13th minute and gradually asserting control with 57% possession. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to dominate midfield and create more opportunities, registering 11 shots and 7 corners. The likes of D. Verde and E. Akbaba were influential in linking play and driving the team forward. Despite their territorial dominance and greater attacking output, Karagümrük were unable to convert their chances into a winning goal. Defensive lapses early on and a lack of composure in front of goal ultimately cost them, while three yellow cards reflected their aggressive approach in trying to wrestle control.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
İstanbulspor lined up in a classic 4-4-2, prioritizing defensive solidity and quick transitions. Their compact shape made them difficult to break down, especially after taking an early lead. The midfield quartet worked hard off the ball, with E. Mendy and I. Iliev providing energy and cover. Karagümrük's 4-2-3-1 allowed them to dominate possession and overload the midfield, with D. Verde and E. Akbaba pulling the strings. The visitors used their full-backs to provide width, resulting in a high number of corners (7), but struggled to convert set-piece opportunities. Both sides made tactical fouls to disrupt play, as reflected in the combined four yellow cards.
Turning Point
A. Pešić's equalizer in the 13th minute shifted momentum and prevented İstanbulspor from building on their early lead.
Man of the Match
A. Pešić
Scored the vital equalizer and remained a constant threat in attack, keeping the İstanbulspor defense on alert throughout.
İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük: Match Preview
İstanbulspor return to home soil still searching for their first league win, having taken just a single point from their opening two matches. Their recent form string of DLLLW underlines a side struggling for rhythm, with a heavy 0-3 defeat at Bandırmaspor followed by a more encouraging 2-2 draw at home to Bodrum FK. Fatih Karagümrük, meanwhile, are riding a wave of early-season confidence, sitting fourth in the table after back-to-back home wins and a competitive showing even in their lone defeat.
Statistically, the matchup tilts in Karagümrük’s favour. İstanbulspor’s defensive record is a major concern: they’ve conceded 1.8 goals per game over their last five, with no clean sheets and a worrying trend of fading after the break. The visitors, by contrast, have averaged just 1 goal conceded per game in the same span and have shown a knack for decisive second-half strikes—five of their last seven goals have come after half-time. Set-piece threat is limited on both sides, with corners per game low (İstanbulspor 3.0, Karagümrük 1.8), but Karagümrük’s lower card count (0.6 yellow per game) hints at greater discipline.
Given the momentum gap and recent head-to-head dominance, the model expects Karagümrük to dictate terms, especially as the game wears on. İstanbulspor’s attack should create chances, but their defensive lapses are likely to be punished by a Karagümrük side that has found its scoring touch. A 2-1 away win is the likeliest outcome, with the visitors’ form and psychological edge proving decisive.
How İstanbulspor and Fatih Karagümrük Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
İstanbulsporlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
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Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Fatih Karagümrüklast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
İstanbulspor’s recent run has been patchy, with a DLLLW form string and five goals conceded in just two league matches. Their only point came in a 2-2 home draw, but defensive issues remain unresolved. Fatih Karagümrük, on the other hand, are building momentum with two straight league wins and a five-match record of WWLWW, conceding just one goal per game on average over that stretch.
İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük — Last 3 Matches
Strengths
- +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
- +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of games this season
İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük that most previews miss.
- 1Fatih Karagümrük have scored in the second half in four of their last five matches, notching five of their last seven goals after the interval.
- 2İstanbulspor have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five matches, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game in that span.
- 3Six of the last ten head-to-head meetings have been won by Karagümrük, including three of the last four away from home.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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BTTS: Yes
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Likely Scores
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The Case For This İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük Prediction
Fatih Karagümrük arrive in Istanbul with momentum firmly on their side, having taken six points from their opening three matches and riding a two-game winning streak. İstanbulspor, by contrast, have yet to taste victory this season and have managed just one point from their first two outings, their only bright spot a spirited 2-2 home draw last time out. The table reflects these trajectories, with Karagümrük sitting fourth and İstanbulspor languishing in eighteenth. The tactical edge lies with Karagümrük’s ability to manage tight games and strike in the second half, as seen in their last five matches where they've netted five second-half goals to just two before the break. İstanbulspor’s defensive frailties are evident: they’ve conceded 1.8 goals per game across their last five, failed to keep a clean sheet, and shipped three at Bandırmaspor. While İstanbulspor do create chances (10.2 shots, 4.6 on target per game), their inability to convert pressure into results leaves them vulnerable, especially against a side that has proven clinical in recent weeks. Expect Karagümrük to control the tempo and exploit İstanbulspor’s defensive lapses, particularly after half-time. The away side’s recent form and historical head-to-head dominance (six wins in the last ten meetings) point to another positive result. The model sees a narrow away win, with İstanbulspor likely to get on the scoresheet but unable to stem the tide against a confident Karagümrük side.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →İstanbulspor have conceded five goals in their opening two league matches and failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five.
Match Context
- →Fatih Karagümrük have won four of their last five competitive matches, including consecutive league victories this season.
- →Head-to-head history strongly favours Karagümrük, who have claimed six wins from the last ten meetings.
Where the Model Sees Value: İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük(2)
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Match Result: Fatih Karagümrük Win
Fatih Karagümrük’s form string of WWLWW, with two wins to open the league campaign and a five-match run averaging just 1 goal conceded per game, stands in sharp contrast to İstanbulspor’s single point from two matches and a run of DLLLW. The away side’s momentum and head-to-head dominance (six wins from the last ten meetings) make them clear favourites, even away from home.
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
İstanbulspor’s last two league games have both gone over 2.5 goals (2-2, 0-3), and their last five average 3.8 total goals per game. Fatih Karagümrük’s last five include three BTTS matches and a 66% over 2.5 rate this season, suggesting the goal line is set a touch low for the form on show.
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🚩 İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.4 corners for İstanbulspor and 4.4 for Fatih Karagümrük, for an expected total of 9.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (52%). Over 8.5: 64% · Over 10.5: 39%.
What History Says: İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük
Karagümrük have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning six of the last ten meetings and three of their last four away to İstanbulspor. The fixture has seen a mix of tight contests and occasional high-scoring games, but Karagümrük’s edge is clear both in results and psychological advantage.
İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
2
İstanbulspor wins
2
Draws
6
Fatih Karagümrük wins
Things to Watch: İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük
- ⚠️Early in the season, so team strength may not be fully reflected in current league position.
- ⚠️Limited sample size for both teams’ new-season away/home splits.
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available; value assessment is incomplete.
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Final Verdict
İstanbulspor 1–2 Fatih KaragümrükThe model calls this 2-1 to Fatih Karagümrük, with the strongest data point being the visitors’ five-match form string (WWLWW) and their consistent ability to score in the second half. The biggest risk is İstanbulspor converting more of their attacking output into goals—if they finish better than their recent average, a draw or high-scoring stalemate could be on the cards.
İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük: Common Questions
Who will win İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük?
Fatih Karagümrük are favoured with a 48% win probability, compared to İstanbulspor’s 20%. The away side’s recent form (WWLWW) and head-to-head dominance tip the balance in their favour.
Will both teams score in İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük?
There’s a 56% probability of both teams scoring, with İstanbulspor averaging 2.0 goals scored per game at home and Karagümrük involved in three BTTS matches in their last five.
Can Karagümrük’s winning run continue?
Karagümrük have won four of their last five and are on a two-game winning streak, making their current momentum one of the strongest in the league. The model rates their chances of avoiding defeat (double chance X2) at 80%.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for İstanbulspor vs Fatih Karagümrük: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 22 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.