Basaksehir vs St. Patricks Prediction & Betting Tips (28 August)

Champion of Turkey for the first time in its history in 2020, Istanbul BB was looking for continuity in its performances. Indeed, the long-term goal was to compete with Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor. Unfortunately, Istanbul BB has not set foot in the top 3 since, settling for 4th place, synonymous with qualification for the C4. Present since the 2nd round, Istanbul BB swept aside all its opponents, namely La Fiorita 6-1/0-4 and Saburtalo 0-1/2-0. In the first leg against the Irish, this 0-0 is synonymous with a poor performance given the difference in level between the two teams. Finally, in the league, Edin Visca's former club dominated Alanyaspor at home 4-2 last weekend.

For their part, Saint Patricks FC won the 2023 Irish Cup allowing them to qualify for C3. A champion shaken up in 2024 who occupies 7th place only after around twenty days and whose title has not been accessible for a long time. On the other hand, the journey in Europe is heroic for the moment. After a success in the 2nd round against Lichtenstein champion FC Vaduz 3-1/2-2, Saint-Patricks beat the odds by dominating Sabah FK 1-0/0-1. Once again surprising, the last winner of the Irish Cup held the first leg to a draw against the formidable Istanbul BB team 0-0.

Among the Turks, only Ousseynou Ba is out (starter behind), for the rest, all these boys are not registered for the UEFA list. Namely Yilmaz (4th goalkeeper), Wu, Karagaz, Miguel Crespo (freshly arrived from Fenerbahce), Ozfesli, Fofana, Karaal, Djalo, Szysz and Suruz. Scorer twice last week in qualifying and in the championship, Polish international Piatek (17 goals in the league last season) finds himself mentally at the forefront of the attack. Normally starting but replacing against Alanyaspor, the Brazilian Joao Figueiredo (8 pawns, 2 pancakes last year) and the altruistic midfielder Deniz Turuc (2 goals, 12 offerings in the league last season) are formidable offensive players. Absent from the match sheets since the start of the season, the Englishman Arran Pettifer will probably be missing this evening, and on his return. Probable absence of Cian Kavanagh (1 goal, 1 assist in the league), injured, while Nolan (2 goals this season) is doubtful after missing the first leg between the two teams.

Arriving on loan from Goztepe, Romal Palmer knows Istanbul BB well. Crucial element in the championship with 4 goals and 9 assists, Brandon Kavanagh is wreaking havoc in Ireland. Striker Keating (4 league goals) left the club for Cork City. Mason Melia (3 goals) occupies the forefront of this 4-2-3-1.